How the Chagas pathogen changes the intestinal microbiota of predatory bugs
In Central and South America, predatory blood-sucking bugs transmit the causative agent of the widely prevalent Chagas disease. As the disease can induce severe symptoms and to date there is no vaccine against the Trypanosoma parasites, the main appr.....»»
Google Fixes 7 Bugs in Pixel’s November Update
The November Android update for Pixel devices that Google just released wasn’t expected to be a major update. We just got Android 14 last month as a Pixel Feature Drop, and we know that December’s update is a big QPR1 build, so for Novemb.....»»
11 Common iPhone 15 Problems & How to Fix Them
iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro owners are complaining about a variety of bugs and performance issues. Fortunately, there are ways to fix many of these problems. If you run into issues on your iPhone 15, there’s a good.....»»
"Superbugs" with hypervirulence and carbapenem resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae
A new bacterial threat, the carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (CR-hvKP), is rapidly spreading in clinical environments in China, posing a significant public health challenge. This pathogen is simultaneously multidrug-resistant,.....»»
5 Things to Know About the iOS 17.1.1 Update
As expected, Apple’s pushed a new iOS 17.1.1 update to iPhone users in an effort to fix some of the more glaring bugs affecting the operating system. iOS 17.1.1 had been rumored to arrive in the near future and the information was spot on. iOS.....»»
Apple releases iOS 17.1.1 & iPadOS 17.1.1 updates to fix various bugs
Apple has released iOS 17.1.1 and iPadOS 17.1.1 updates that addresses charging-related NFC issues and the weather Lock Screen widget.Apple has issued an interim iOS 17.1.1 updateFollowing both the official release of iOS 17.1 in October 2023, and al.....»»
Apple pauses iOS 18, macOS 15 work to stomp bugs now
Apple has reportedly stalled development on iOS 18, macOS 15, iPadOS 18, and other major updates it will introduce in 2024 to work on fixing bugs.The expected introduction of iOS and iPadOS 18, macOS 15, and Apple's other milestone releases in WWDC 2.....»»
iOS 17.1.1 coming soon, potentially fixing these iPhone bugs
iOS 17.1 was released to the public two weeks ago with a handful of new features for AirDrop, Apple Music, and more. Now, Apple is prepping iOS 17.1.1 with bug fixes and performance improvements – and signs point to the update being released soone.....»»
It’s not just you: Apple Weather widget is showing a file icon instead of snow
A few days ago, Apple released a watchOS update that fixed an annoying bug affecting the Weather app complication, which had been broken for months since the watchOS 10 beta. But it seems that Apple still has other bugs to fix in its Weather app, as.....»»
Apple Needs to Release iOS 17.1.1 ASAP [u]
Apple’s iOS 17.1 update fixed a ton of bugs, but the company needs to push a new iOS 17.1.1 update to iPhone in the near future. Here’s why. In October, Apple confirmed a new iOS 17.2 update for iPhone. The software, a milestone upgrade,.....»»
Fruit, nectar, bugs and blood: How bat teeth and jaws evolved for a diverse dinnertime
They don't know it, but Darwin's finches changed the world. These closely related species—native to the Galapagos Islands—each sport a uniquely shaped beak that matches their preferred diet. Studying these birds helped Charles Darwin develop the.....»»
Discovery of three novel Minorisa species, the smallest predatory marine picoplankton
Minorisa, a group of unicellular eukaryotes (protists), is renowned as one of the smallest predators in the world. These microorganisms are widely distributed in oceans, with a particular abundance in coastal regions, where they are believed to play.....»»
"Time bomb": Tree-killing bugs threaten France"s lush forests
Last year, ferocious wildfires destroyed thousands of hectares of one of France's most picturesque forests......»»
Bed bugs are a global problem, yet we still know little about how they spread
Bed bugs have recently exploded into the limelight amid widespread reports of a major outbreak in Paris. The more people share photos of bed bug bites on social media, the more concerned we feel. That's understandable, but the really worrying thing i.....»»
macOS Sonoma 14.1 is now available with Music update, warranty status feature, and 2 bug fixes
After a few weeks of beta testing with users, Apple has officially released macOS Sonoma 14.1 for all Mac users. The update brings changes to the Music app and warranty information in System Settings. It also address two bugs dealing with Location Se.....»»
Study shows maternal microbiota can affect fetal development
In a Finnish study, significant differences in the gene activity of the fetal intestine, brain and placenta were identified, depending on the microbes in the mother's body and the compounds produced by them. The findings indicate that maternal microb.....»»
iOS 17.1 Doesn’t Fix Two Glaring iPhone Bugs
iOS 17.1 Doesn’t Fix Two Glaring iPhone Bugs is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Apple’s new iOS 17.1 software doesn’t fix two of the more glaring bugs iPhone users are dealing with in the weeks after the operating system&.....»»
iOS 17.1 Fixes Several Annoying Bugs
iOS 17.1 Fixes Several Annoying Bugs is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Apple’s new iOS 17.1 update is bringing new features to the iPhone, but the software is also poised to fix several annoying bugs plaguing the operating system. i.....»»
Pathogen that plagues food processing plants eradicated by blue light
Blue light kills both dried cells and biofilms of the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes, a frequent contaminant of food processing facilities. Demise of L. monocytogenes occurred quickest when cells or biofilms were placed on polystyrene, a widely used.....»»
The deep slumber of a hospital pathogen: Why infections with Acinetobacter baumannii can flare up again and again
The bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii is an extremely dangerous pathogen that is found, among other places, in hospitals. Many of the bacterial strains are resistant to different classes of antibiotics. Infections with Acinetobacter baumannii were fi.....»»
Bed bug outbreaks are real. Here"s what experts want you to know.
Bed bug infestations and invasions have been reported in places like Paris and Mexico City. Here are pictures and information about how they spread, prevention, and what to do if you find bed begs at home. Bed bugs, possessing mouths designed t.....»»