How will "chipageddon" affect you?
Carmakers and consumer-gadget companies are struggling to source enough computer chips......»»
AT&T"s 3G shutdown won"t just affect old phones
On February 22, AT&T plans to close the book on 3G to make room for the upgrade to 5G. It says it has given companies and consumers that rely on their networks three years' notice about this, but the Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC) wan.....»»
Tonga eruption doubles concentration of carbon dioxide in air
The massive underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga has brought heated discussions concerning how it may affect the global climate......»»
How your work colleagues affect your home life, and vice versa
There are benefits to being part of a couple in which both are in paid work. A dual income brings, if not necessarily great wealth, at least an element of greater economic freedom, while the relationship can be a source of love and support......»»
Orphaned elephants struggle to assess the threat posed by roaring lions
Traumatic events coupled with the lack of experienced adults in elephant family groups can affect the ecological knowledge of younger animals, and ultimately their ability to make crucial decisions when faced with threatening situations......»»
Air Pollution May Affect Sperm Quality, Says Study
Air pollution may affect semen quality, specifically sperm motility -- the ability of sperm to swim in the right direction -- according to a new study analysing the sperm of over 30,000 men in China. From a report: The research, published today in th.....»»
The 3G shutdown will affect everyday devices you probably own
The looming shutdown of 3G networks won't just impact older phones......»»
Herbicide residues in soil affect hormone levels in crop plants
A new study finds that glyphosate residues in soil affect phytohormones in aboveground plant parts. Academy of Finland funded postdoctoral researcher Dr. Benjamin Fuchs investigates the effects of herbicide residues in soil on plant physiology and ch.....»»
COVID causes “substantial” longterm cardiovascular risks, huge study finds
COVID will affect cardiovascular health, health care for years to come, authors say. Enlarge / X-ray technicians take a chest X-ray of an unvaccinated COVID-19 patient on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) floor at Hartford Hospital in Hart.....»»
Molecular cage gives cryo-EM researchers new insights into a cancer protein
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the American Cancer Institute estimates, will affect more than 20,000 Americans this year and kill more than 11,000 of them. Many of those who are treated with intensive chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation will hav.....»»
Past landscape changes may affect future bird biodiversity, leading to species extinction
A new statistical method suggests that past landscape changes can cast a shadow on future bird biodiversity, leading to avian communities facing impeding species extinctions, as well as the arrival of new colonizing species......»»
Metabolism found to regulate production of killer cells
In a recent study from Lund University in Sweden, researchers discovered that metabolic changes affect how blood cells are formed during embryonic development. They found a previously unknown metabolic switch with a key role in how different types of.....»»
Olympic skiers and snowboarders are competing on 100% fake snow: Does it affect performance?
The winter Olympics conjure up images of snowy mountain ranges, frozen ice rinks and athletes in cold-weather gear. And for good reason. Winter Olympic venues have often been in places that receive an average snowfall of 300 inches per year or more......»»
Climate Scientists Encounter Limits of Computer Models, Bedeviling Policy
magzteel shares a report: For almost five years, an international consortium of scientists was chasing clouds, determined to solve a problem that bedeviled climate-change forecasts for a generation: How do these wisps of water vapor affect global war.....»»
Are mosquito-killing natural pesticides unintentionally harming frogs?
The question of how pesticides affect public health and the environment has generated a lot of attention in Québec. Pesticides are widely used and often end up in our natural environment......»»
New Maps Show US Flood Damage Rising 26 Percent in Next 30 Years
Future flooding will disproportionately affect black communities -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Ill-considered area-based biodiversity conservation could affect food security and health
Area-based conservation targets aimed at stopping and reversing global biodiversity loss are set to form an integral part of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework discussions later this year. An international team of researchers have however fo.....»»
Study: Look into the camera during video meetings to be perceived positively
People who look directly into the camera during video meetings are seen as more sociable and sympathetic. This is the finding of a study that investigated how gaze, camera angle and distance affect how we are perceived during video meetings......»»
New UEFI firmware vulnerabilities affect several PC vendors
Researchers at enterprise security firm Binarly have discovered no less than 23 high-impact vulnerabilities in the BIOS/UEFI firmware used by several computer vendors like Intel, AMD, Lenovo, Dell, HP, Asus, Microsoft, Fujitsu, Juniper Networks, Acer.....»»
Moons may yield clues to what makes planets habitable
Earth's moon is vitally important in making Earth the planet we know today: The moon controls the length of the day and ocean tides, which affect the biological cycles of lifeforms on our planet. The moon also contributes to Earth's climate by stabil.....»»
How bats, wolves and moths can shape our lives
What happens if you reintroduce wolves into certain areas? Or if bats become ill, and their population declines? How does climate change affect a particular species—and what does that mean for human well-being?.....»»