New marker for better assessing the severity of COVID-19
Researchers have found a new marker in the blood of COVID-19 patients. The finding provides insights into the course and development of the disease and could lead to better diagnoses......»»
Why foreigners who endured China"s Covid lockdowns are now leaving
Why foreigners who endured China"s Covid lockdowns are now leaving.....»»
Social workers can help children more effectively by assessing the needs of the whole family, says study
What do children need most? The answer often depends on a person's relationship with the child......»»
CDC reports dips in flu, COVID-19, and RSV—though levels still very high
The dips may be due to holiday lulls and CDC is monitoring for post-holiday increase. Enlarge / The influenza virus from an image produced from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from arou.....»»
COVID shots protect against COVID-related strokes, heart attacks, study finds
Data provides more evidence older people should stay up to date on COVID vaccines. Enlarge / A vial of the updated 2023-2024 formula of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at a CVS Pharmacy in Eagle Rock, California, on September 14, 2023......»»
Research explores race politics associated with wearing a mask in public to combat COVID-19
Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that can improve the lives of Americans are still ongoing, thanks to the help and insight of UNM's Center for Social Policy (CSP.).....»»
Long COVID: Damaged mitochondria in muscles might be linked to some of the symptoms
It's estimated around 3% of people in the UK experience long COVID—persistent, long-lasting symptoms after a COVID-19 infection......»»
Climate disclosures: Corporations underprepared for tighter new standards, study reveals
Companies and the carbon emissions that they generate are one of the key drivers of anthropogenic climate change. Because of this, however, they also hold precious potential of curbing its severity. The 2021 Glasgow Pact stated that rigorous sustaina.....»»
2023 U.S. sales: Who’s up, who’s down
With COVID-19 disruptions, the microchip shortage and other supply snags now largely in the rearview mirror, U.S. auto sales rebounded to the highest level since 2019......»»
Study finds high levels of job satisfaction among copy editors, little negative effects from pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted jobs across the workforce, including the editorial sector. But a new study from the University of Kansas found it did not significantly affect how copy editors, proofreaders, and fact-checkers felt about their work and.....»»
Analysis finds soaring demand for people skills in Aussie post-pandemic jobs market
Aussie employers' demand for workers with strong interpersonal skills has surged following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency......»»
Stellantis opts out of Chicago Auto Show but will have its popular Camp Jeep at the New York auto show this spring
Stellantis says it's assessing its presence at U.S. events on a case-by-case basis but will have its popular Camp Jeep at the New York auto show this spring......»»
Researchers explore farmers" response to high fertilizer prices
In 2022, fertilizer prices reached record high levels due to the Russia-Ukraine war and supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. This has created a financial strain on farmers as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium—elements found in most.....»»
2023 Apple year in review: iPhone 15, 15-inch MacBook Air, Vision Pro unveiling, and more
Benjamin and Chance look back on the year in Apple news, assessing the state of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the rest of Apple’s product lineup in light of the 2023 releases, and what is rumored to come in 2024. Sponsored by Pillow: Pillow is a.....»»
Many models are better than one for COVID-19 scenario projections, study finds
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub generated look-ahead projections for COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths under specific, policy-relevant scenarios. Those projections were provided to federal agencies such as t.....»»
Contact-tracing software could accurately gauge COVID-19 risk
Time spent with infected individuals is a key determinant of risk. Enlarge (credit: Maridav) It’s summer 2021. You rent a house in the countryside with a bunch of friends for someone’s birthday. The weather’s gorge.....»»
Xfinity waited to patch critical Citrix Bleed 0-day. Now it’s paying the price
Data for almost 36 million customers now in the hands of unknown hackers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection/Gado ) Comcast waited as many as nine days to patch its network against a high-severity vulnerabi.....»»
Mineral coatings could enable shelf-stable mRNA therapies
A protective mineral coating identified by University of Wisconsin–Madison biomedical engineering researchers could allow powerful messenger RNA therapeutics like COVID-19 vaccines to be stored at room temperature, making them more accessible to lo.....»»
New nuclear deflection simulations advance planetary defense against asteroid threats
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a modeling tool for assessing the potential use of a nuclear device to defend the planet against catastrophic asteroid impacts......»»
Turquoise taillights tell you this Mercedes is driving autonomously
California and Nevada have approved a test of the new light color. Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz receives approvals for turquoise-colored automated driving marker lights in California and Nevada (credit: Mercedes-Benz) Authori.....»»
How government payments to the vulnerable can multiply to create economic growth for everyone
The economic fallout of COVID-19 left people around the world facing a significant threat to their livelihood. As governments scrambled to mitigate the pandemic's impact on their populations, many decided to use direct payments to support vulnerable.....»»