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How staphylococci protect themselves against antibiotics

The skin bacterium Staphylococcus aureus often develops antibiotic resistance. It can then cause infections that are difficult to treat......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagOct 21st, 2021

Colorado"s demand for water is slated to surpass supplies by 2050: Did lawmakers do enough to address the crisis?

As Colorado's rivers shrink and its soils dry out, state lawmakers this year passed a slew of water bills that advocates say will help reduce water use and protect the critical natural resource......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Protect yourself online with a 5-year VPN subscription for £32

Save 88% on a five-year subscription to AdGuard VPN at the Mashable Shop. Through May 13, pay just £31.54. TL;DR: As of May 13, you can secure a five-year subscription to AdGuard VPN for just £31.54 instead of £283.63 — .....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Concerns over addicted kids spur probe into Meta and its use of dark patterns

EU is concerned Meta isn't doing enough to protect children using its apps. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) Brussels has opened an in-depth probe into Meta over concerns it is failing to do enough to protect ch.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Researchers discover new family of bacteria with high pharmaceutical potential

Most antibiotics used in human medicine originate from natural products derived from bacteria and other microbes. Novel microorganisms are therefore a promising source of new active compounds, also for the treatment of diseases such as cancer or vira.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

How to use Startup security in macOS to protect your Mac

There are several utilities you can use on your Mac to secure it at startup. Here's how to use them to keep your Mac and data safe.There are ways to shore up startup security in macOS. Computer security is an important topic in today's digital world.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

$59B UAW retiree benefits trust hires ex-GM exec as CEO

The UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust has appointed a former General Motors Co. executive as its CEO. Jessica Gubing will take on the role June 4, heading up a trust launched in 2010 to protect retiree health benefits, which has grown to $58.6 billi.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Penalties for dropping out of ecosystem services incentive programs should equal lost environmental benefits

Payment for Ecosystem Services programs (PES) are important tools that governments around the world use to improve water quality, protect forests and wildlife habitat, and sequester carbon. Under these programs, landowners—usually farmers—are pai.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Smashing into an asteroid shows researchers how to better protect Earth

Slowing down an asteroid by just one-tenth of a second makes all the difference. Enlarge / Riding atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, spacecraft sets off to collide with an asteroid.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Google will use AI to protect users from scam calls

Google will be leveraging the power of its AI in Gemini Nano to screen for potential scam calls and protect users. The post Google will use AI to protect users from scam calls appeared first on Phandroid. We’ve all received scam calls in.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Study finds antimicrobial resistance in soils Scotland-wide

Resistance to antibiotics has been found in the environment across Scotland, according to a new international study involving Strathclyde......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

iOS 17.5 is now available: Here’s everything you need to know

9to5Mac is supported by Incogni: Keep Your Private Data Off The Dark Web with Incogni. Help protect yourself from identity theft, scams, and spam calls. Use the code “Apple55” for -55% off the annual plan. Apple has officially released iOS 17.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Best Samsung Galaxy A03 screen protectors to buy in 2024

These are the best Samsung Galaxy A03 screen protectors you can use to protect the display. The post Best Samsung Galaxy A03 screen protectors to buy in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a budget Android smartphon.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Changes in pig farming in the 20th century spread antibiotic-resistant Salmonella around the world, finds study

Historical changes in pig farming led to the global spread of Salmonella, resistant to antibiotics—a new international study led by researchers at the University of Warwick suggests......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Researchers target spermidine production to combat emerging drug resistance in Salmonella

Food-borne diseases like typhoid, caused by Salmonella Typhimurium, are a severe threat to public health, especially in India. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics has allowed this bacterium to become resistant, posing a major hurdle in treating inf.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Fisker files for reorganization in Austria after production idled; Magna cutting 500 jobs

Fisker said the move gives it 'breathing room to protect its business while it conducts a value-maximizing strategic transaction or other sale of assets.'.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Cranium AI Exposure Management Solution helps organizations secure internal and third-party AI systems

Cranium has launched Cranium AI Exposure Management, the exposure management solution to help organizations protect and secure internal and third-party AI solutions. The Cranium Platform features an AI-augmented workflow with a secure LLM architectur.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Vectra AI Platform enhancements combat GenAI attacks

Vectra AI announced an expansion of the Vectra AI Platform to protect enterprises from new threat vectors introduced by the rapid adoption of GenAI tools. The Vectra AI Platform’s patented Attack Signal Intelligence uses behavior-based AI to de.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Dogma-challenging telomere findings may offer new insights for cancer treatments

A new study led by University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center researchers shows that an enzyme called PARP1 is involved in repair of telomeres, the lengths of DNA that protect the tips of chromosomes, and that impairing this process can.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Only 45% of organizations use MFA to protect against fraud

Most businesses struggle with identity verification and have concerns over ability to protect against AI, according to Ping Identity. Despite stronger protection solutions available, many organizations aren’t taking full advantage. The report, base.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Study of new method used to preserve privacy with US census data suggests accuracy has suffered

A small team of political scientists, statisticians and data scientists from Harvard University, New York University, and Yale University, has found that by switching to a new method to better protect privacy, the U.S. Census Department has introduce.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024