New active agent against parasites
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have identified a chemical compound that may be suitable as an active agent against several different unicellular parasites. Among these are the pathogens that cause malaria and toxoplasmosis. The point.....»»
Can some snakes do cartwheels to escape or startle predators?
In research published in Biotropica, investigators report that the Dwarf Reed Snake (Pseudorabdion longiceps) performs cartwheels when threatened. This is the first time such an active rolling motion has been documented in snakes, with images and a d.....»»
Sony debuts the WF-C700N, its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds
Sony has brought the price of active noise cancellation down to $120 with the WF-C700N, its latest wireless earbuds......»»
Sony debuts the WF-C700, its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds
Sony has brought the price of active noise cancellation down to $120 with the WF-C700, its latest wireless earbuds......»»
Now we know how a solar storm took out a fleet of Starlinks
On March 23, sky observers marveled at a gorgeous display of northern and southern lights. It was reminder that when our sun gets active, it can spark a phenomenon called "space weather." Aurorae are among the most benign effects of this phenomenon......»»
Hubble views Z 229-15, an intriguing active galaxy
This luminous image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows , a celestial object that lies about 390 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra. Z 229-15 is one of those interesting celestial objects defined as several different.....»»
Deadly fungal outbreak in Wisconsin linked to neighborhood construction
The outbreak centered around a one-mile area where the fungus wasn't known to lurk. Enlarge / This micrograph shows the presence of the fungal agent Blastomyces dermatitidis, 1978. (credit: Getty | CDC/Dr. Libero Ajello).....»»
Scientists share "comprehensive" map of volcanoes on Venus—all 85,000 of them
Intrigued by reports of recent volcanic eruptions on Venus? WashU planetary scientists Paul Byrne and Rebecca Hahn want you to use their new map of 85,000 volcanoes on Venus to help locate the next active lava flow. Their study was posted online ahea.....»»
The Night Agent season 1’s ending, explained
Want to know how season 1 of the action-packed Netflix show The Night Agent ends? Digital Trends has all the spoilers for you......»»
Where TikTok users may go if the app gets banned
On the eve of a high-profile TikTok hearing this week, the company shared that it now has more than 150 million US monthly active users. But after the heated, hours-long hearing, filled with lawmakers telling TikTok's CEO the app should be banned, so.....»»
CISA releases free tool for detecting malicious activity in Microsoft cloud environments
Network defenders searching for malicious activity in their Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory (AAD), and Microsoft 365 (M365) cloud environments have a new free solution at their disposal: Untitled Goose Tool. Released by the Cybersecurity and.....»»
Facing floods, non-white homeowners prepare, protect property
In flood-prone areas of New York state, non-white homeowners are more likely than white homeowners to take active, sometimes-costly measures—such as finding a way to protect a furnace, a water heater or installing a sump pump—to prepare for a pos.....»»
Amazon is having a big sale on Sony wireless earbuds right now
Amazon has slashed the prices of various Sony wireless earbuds, including an $82 discount on the Sony WF-1000XM4 with the active noise cancellation feature......»»
TikTok CEO to tell lawmakers its parent company is "not an agent of China"
TikTok CEO Shou Chew plans to tell US lawmakers that the app's parent company, ByteDance, does not work for the Chinese government as he seeks to avert a US ban and reassure policymakers TikTok poses no national security threat......»»
TikTok says it has 150 million US users amid renewed calls for a ban
TikTok now has 150 million monthly active users in the United States, CEO Shou Chew confirmed on Tuesday, in a clear attempt to highlight the platform's vast and growing reach in the country amid renewed calls for a ban......»»
Jabra"s new Elite 4 earbuds offer clarity in noisy environments
Jabra has released a new pair of true wireless earbuds called Elite 4, which offer active noise cancellation and microphones.Elite 4 earbudsFollowing the entry-level Elite 3, the Jabra Elite 4 headphones have more advanced features. The essential tru.....»»
Transforming India"s semiconductor industry: insights from L&T Tech Services CEO
Although India's semiconductor manufacturing plans are relatively new, the country has been a strong player in the chip design engineering services sector. One of the key Indian companies active in this field is L&T Technology Services (LTTS). Recent.....»»
Venus: Proof of active volcanoes—at last
Venus is almost the same size, mass and density as Earth. So it should be generating heat in its interior (by the decay of radioactive elements) at much the same rate as the Earth does. On Earth, one of the main ways in which this heat leaks out is v.....»»
Study shows social media content opens new frontiers for sustainability science researchers
With more than half of the world's population active on social media networks, user-generated data has proved to be fertile ground for social scientists who study attitudes about the environment and sustainability......»»
We finally have proof of active volcanoes on Venus
Researchers pored over images from Magellan's visit to Venus in the early 1990s. Enlarge / A perspective view across Maat Mons on Venus, based on Magellan radar data. (credit: NASA/JPL) Venus is almost the same size, ma.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 true wireless earbuds are $40 off
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, which Samsung is selling for $40 off, offer active noise cancellation and up to 29 hours of battery life with their charging case......»»