Ivermectin overdose death probed in NM: “I don’t want more people to die”
A second person is in intensive care, a health official with the state says. Enlarge / A box and container of ivermectin. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg) A person in New Mexico is suspected of dying from an overdose of ivermectin, a state officia.....»»
Lenovo knocks $1,080 off one of it’s best Chromebooks
If you don't want to spend over a thousand on a powerful laptop, check out this great Chromebook deal that includes a 12th gen Intel i7 CPU.....»»
An ill kitten in Nebraska sparked efforts to stamp out the spread of rabies
The 2023 illness and death in Nebraska of a stray kitten infected with rabies set off a large-scale effort to discover how the feline became infected in the first place......»»
North Carolina"s hurricane damage is not just destroyed homes, but contaminated water systems, experts say
Hurricane Helene brought death and destruction to North Carolina, with the western part of the state in particular seeing entire towns and homes washed away......»»
Research finds 1.1 billion people in multidimensional poverty, with nearly a half-billion in conflict settings
New research from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) has found that poverty rates in conflict-affected nations are almost three times higher than in countries free from conflic.....»»
Schools for the blind can have positive psychological transformative effects on people with visual impairment
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered that for individuals with acquired visual impairments, "segregated placements," such as schools for the blind, play a significant role in fostering positive psychological transformation after the o.....»»
New iPad mini announced, cheaper Vision Pro, more executive departures
Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement of the new iPad mini this week, and some new branded company logo features coming to iOS soon. Apple’s Chief People Officer Carole Surface departs after less than two years, plus we have more v.....»»
Tesla FSD crashes in fog, sun glare—Feds open new safety investigation
Four crashes and one death could lead to a costly recall or FSD being banned. Today, federal safety investigators opened a new investigation aimed at Tesla's electric vehicles. Th.....»»
The refrigerator as a harbinger of a better life
To get a good sense of a country's level of development, you need to look at the items people have in their homes, according to economists Rutger Schilpzand and Jeroen Smits from Radboud University......»»
Global study reveals people, including those most affected by climate change, do not understand climate justice
An international study involving people from 11 countries has shown that most people, including those in areas most affected by climate change, don't understand the term "climate justice." However, they do recognize the social, historical, and econom.....»»
Windows 11 to let you use your phone as a webcam
If you have an Android phone and you've updated to 24H2, you don't need a third-party app to use your phone as a webcam anymore......»»
What to do if your iPhone or Android smartphone gets stolen?
A lost, stolen, or compromised smartphone today means we are in serious trouble. Most people have everything related to their personal and professional lives stored on their phones, a fact that criminals are well aware of. Cybersecurity risks resulti.....»»
Amazon AWS CEO: Quit if you don"t want to return to office
Amazon AWS CEO: Quit if you don"t want to return to office.....»»
iPhone 16 and iOS 18 could spur a new wave of Android switchers
At this point, you’ve probably read a lot about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. You don’t need me to recap new features like the Camera Control, bigger screens, upgraded Ultra Wide camera, or better battery life. I’ll offer some of those thoug.....»»
Smashed hotel room, narcotics found as Liam Payne death probe unfolds
Smashed hotel room, narcotics found as Liam Payne death probe unfolds.....»»
Study: Smaller, more specific academic journals hold more sway over conservation policy
Scientists don't just want their results to be published; they want them to be published in the most influential journal they can find. This focus on a high impact factor is driven by their concerns about promotion and tenure, but it may be overlooki.....»»
How iPhone 16 and iOS 18 could spur a new wave of Android switchers
At this point, you’ve probably read a lot about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. You don’t need me to recap new features like the Camera Control, bigger screens, upgraded Ultra Wide camera, or better battery life. I’ll offer some of those thoug.....»»
It’s increasingly unlikely that humans will fly around the Moon next year
It's not just Orion's heat shield; the mission's ground systems are running out of time. Don't book your tickets for the launch of NASA's Artemis II mission next year just yet. W.....»»
New study reveals a global consensus on what democracy means
Most people in most countries state that they wish to have a democratic government. But the definition of democracy has been constantly contested. Without understanding what people really mean by democracy, the concept is vulnerable to being exploite.....»»
How images of knives intended to stop youth knife crime may actually be making things worse
You'd be forgiven for thinking that young people are behind most knife crime in the UK. Media coverage often focuses on youth involvement, and the government's plan to halve knife crime focuses specifically on young people and vulnerable teenagers......»»
Identifying the genes that viruses "steal" from ocean microbes
The microbes that cycle nutrients in the ocean don't do the work on their own—the viruses that infect them also influence the process. It's a vital job for the rest of the planet, enabling oceans to absorb half of the human-generated carbon in the.....»»