How the Omicron Variant Got So Many Scary Mutations So Quickly
The numerous changes in the coronavirus’s spike protein could have arisen in an isolated population or an immunocompromised person, or in animals -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
True Detective: Night Country brings back the show’s best element: cosmic horror
HBO's True Detective is finally scary again. Here's how Night Country takes the show even further into the horror genre than its first season......»»
How can I get ice off my car? An engineer who studies airborne particles shares quick, easy techniques
If you live somewhere that gets cold in the winter, you've probably seen cars parked outdoors covered in a thin layer of ice on a chilly morning. But what causes this frost, and how can you get rid of it quickly?.....»»
Can Nicolas Cage’s new film Longlegs be the scariest movie of 2024?
Not much is known about Longlegs, the new horror film starring Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe, but the first trailer gives a sense of just how scary it will be......»»
What Apple"s jailbroken iPhone kits for security researchers looks like
Pictures have surfaced of one of Apple's Security Research Device kits, which at present consists of a specially-built variant of the iPhone 14 Pro.The iPhone 14 ProApple launched the iPhone Security Research Device Program in 2019. The program has r.....»»
FritzFrog botnet exploits Log4Shell, PwnKit vulnerabilities
The FritzFrog cryptomining botnet has new potential for growth: a recently analyzed variant of the bot is exploiting the Log4Shell (CVE-2021-44228) and PwnKit (CVE-2021-4034) vulnerabilities for lateral movement and privilege escalation. The FritzFro.....»»
Ford Explorer gets bigger screens but drops hybrid variant
The 2025 Ford Explorer, on sale this summer, includes a new front end with a larger grille, a bigger 13.2-inch touchscreen and updated center console. It starts at $41,220 including shipping......»»
How to quickly make desktop aliases from Dock apps in macOS
Apple has long provided the ability to create desktop aliases in macOS by Command-Option dragging. Here's how to do it from the macOS Dock.macOS DockGiven most macOS desktop items such as files, apps, disk volumes, and folders, Apple has long provide.....»»
Biologists discover that rising temperature accelerates aging in mosquitoes, weakening their immune systems
A study published January 10, 2024 in PLOS Pathogens found that mosquitoes age more quickly when temperatures are higher. This aging, in turn, weakens the mosquito immune system and makes them more likely to get infected with disease. Because global.....»»
The emergence of JN.1 is an evolutionary "step change" in the COVID pandemic: Why this is significant
Since it was detected in August 2023, the JN.1 variant of COVID has spread widely. It has become dominant in Australia and around the world, driving the biggest COVID wave seen in many jurisdictions for at least the past year......»»
Study shows cells respond quickly to small light-induced micro-environment movements
Life sciences and photonics researchers at Tampere University have made a remarkable discovery in studying superficial cells' response to mechanical stimuli. By simulating the deformation of the extracellular matrix below the cells, researchers have.....»»
Ice storms, January downpours, heavy snow, no snow: Diagnosing "warming winter syndrome"
One of the most robust measures of Earth's changing climate is that winter is warming more quickly than other seasons. The cascade of changes it brings, including ice storms and rain in regions that were once reliably below freezing, are symptoms of.....»»
Guardian Air boosts Nozomi Networks threat detection, securing from endpoint to air
Nozomi Networks has introduced Guardian Air, the wireless spectrum sensor purpose-built for OT and IoT environments worldwide. With 80 percent of new IoT deployments wirelessly connected, wireless is quickly becoming a preferred network. The explosio.....»»
The New RTP Payment Method Is Here
Imagine sending a payment, and it arrives as quickly as a text message. Welcome to the world of real-time payments – a game-changer in financial transactions. This innovative method is changing how we think about money transfers, offering speed.....»»
Google Announces Pixel 8 “Mint” Variant; Updates Thermometer Function on the 8 Pro
Google launches the Pixel 8 series in a "cool" new color. The post Google Announces Pixel 8 “Mint” Variant; Updates Thermometer Function on the 8 Pro appeared first on Phandroid. Not too long ago, Google teased fans about a new.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy S24 fast chargers
Charge your Samsung Galaxy S24 quickly with these best fast chargers. The post Best Samsung Galaxy S24 fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is the latest Android flagship from the South Korean tech giant. It is.....»»
Passkey support rolls out for the X iOS app
After the SEC's X account was hacked, the company quickly implemented passkey support for improved account security.X on the App StorePasskeys are a relatively new standard implemented by Apple, Google, and Microsoft in partnership with the FIDO Alli.....»»
Here are Apple’s secret plans for adding AI to your iPhone
The likes of Google Assistant are quickly racing ahead by adopting generative AI smarts, so are iPhone rivals. 2024 could finally see Siri getting the AI boost......»»
Researchers quickly and easily predict emerging contaminant concentrations in wastewater with AI
The global consumption of pharmaceuticals is growing rapidly every year, reaching 4 billion doses in 2020. As more and more pharmaceuticals are metabolized by the human body and enter sewage and wastewater treatment plants, the amount and types of tr.....»»
How to factory reset a PS5 to fix issues or for resale
No matter if you want to sell, trade-in, or just troubleshoot your PlayStation 5, our guide will help you figure out how to reset your PS5 quickly and easily......»»
Immune cells drive sex reversal in zebrafish, a discovery that could improve treatments for female infertility
Mutations that disrupt development of germ cells cause infertility or birth defects. Mutations that cause female infertility in humans, such as mutations in the gene BMP15, also cause infertility in zebrafish. However, female zebrafish can undergo a.....»»