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......»»
Meta protecting teens by blurring nude photos in Instagram DMs, with warnings
Instagram is rolling out a new safety feature, designed to protect teens from being exposed to unwanted nude photos in Instagram direct messages. The system will blur nude photos in Instagram DMs when the recipient is believed to be a teenager. Th.....»»
Scientists are grasping at straws while trying to protect infant corals from hungry fish
South Florida researchers trying to prevent predatory fish from devouring laboratory-grown coral are grasping at biodegradable straws in an effort to restore what some call the rainforest of the sea......»»
A new coating method in mRNA engineering points the way to advanced therapies
Medicine can help to treat certain illnesses; for example, antibiotics can help overcome infections, but a new, promising field of medicine involves providing our body with the "blueprint" for how to defeat illnesses on its own......»»
US announces tough tap water standards for "forever chemicals"
US President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced the first nationwide tap water standards to protect the public from toxic "forever chemicals" linked to serious health harms ranging from cancers to developmental damage in children......»»
Election disinformation: How AI-powered bots work and how you can protect yourself from their influence
Social media platforms have become more than mere tools for communication. They've evolved into bustling arenas where truth and falsehood collide. Among these platforms, X stands out as a prominent battleground. It's a place where disinformation camp.....»»
Europe Rules That Insufficient Climate Change Action Is a Human Rights Violation
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights found that Switzerland had not done enough to protect its citizens from climate change—blowing open the door for further cases against governments......»»
Coastal wetlands can"t keep pace with sea-level rise, and infrastructure is leaving them nowhere to go
Wetlands have flourished along the world's coastlines for thousands of years, playing valuable roles in the lives of people and wildlife. They protect the land from storm surge, stop seawater from contaminating drinking water supplies, and create hab.....»»
Eclipse viewing safety: Keeping your & your kid"s vision safe
People preparing to watch Monday's total eclipse of the sun need to protect their vision during the event, eye doctors say......»»
Understanding how fire shapes plants can help protect them
Fire is an important part of plant life in Australia, influencing where plants grow and how abundant a species will be......»»
Study describes zinc oxide nanoparticle strategy for inactivation of multidrug-resistant bacteria
An article published in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering describes a possible strategy for promoting selective inhibition of multidrug-resistant bacteria, which are increasingly abundant owing to the indiscriminate use of antibiotics.....»»
Identity theft: Protect yourself online with a VPN!
Identity theft is unfortunately a pretty common occurrence these days, but using a VPN like Surfshark can minimize and even prevent that. The post Identity theft: Protect yourself online with a VPN! appeared first on Phandroid. Identity th.....»»
5 reasons you need a VPN on your phone today
There are a lot of bad actors out there today, so if you’re looking to protect your online privacy, a VPN like Surfshark could be key. The post 5 reasons you need a VPN on your phone today appeared first on Phandroid. These days, there a.....»»
Ancient trees help to protect an endangered species
The oldest trees in the forest help to prevent the disappearance of endangered species in the natural environment, according to a study led by the University of Barcelona. This is the case of the wolf lichen—threatened throughout Europe—which now.....»»
New antibiotic class effective against multidrug-resistant bacteria discovered
Scientists at Uppsala University have discovered a new class of antibiotics with potent activity against multi-drug resistant bacteria, and have shown that it cures bloodstream infections in mice. The new antibiotic class is described in an article i.....»»
Fungal resources: Eleven new species of Trichoderma from China
Trichoderma spp. are globally distributed and are considered significant fungal resources. They are widely studied and applied due to their economic and ecological importance, offering numerous benefits, such as producing enzymes and antibiotics, aid.....»»
As climate change and pollution imperil coral reefs, scientists are deep-freezing corals to repopulate future oceans
Coral reefs are some of the oldest, most diverse ecosystems on Earth, and among the most valuable. They nurture 25% of all ocean life, protect coasts from storms and add billions of dollars yearly to the global economy through their influences on fis.....»»
‘App Lock’ lets you protect and hide any app from the iPhone Home Screen
iOS provides developers with an API to lock apps with Face ID or Touch ID. However, not every app has this option, and there’s no way to completely hide apps from your device. Luckily, “App Lock” is a simple but powerful app that helps users pr.....»»
Best dash cam deals: Protect your ride from just $39
Want a dash cam? We've rounded up the best deals, along with tips on making the right choice for your needs......»»
Best Pixel 4a 4G screen protectors to buy in 2024
Protect your Pixel 4a 4G display safe with these best screen protectors. The post Best Pixel 4a 4G screen protectors to buy in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 4a 4G is a smartphone with a smaller display. It has a 5.81-inch OLE.....»»
Here’s how to protect against iPhone password reset attacks
One of the latest attacks on iPhone sees malicious parties abuse the Apple ID password reset system to inundate users with iOS prompts to take over their accounts. Here’s how you can protect against iPhone password reset attacks (often called “MF.....»»