New mRNA and gene editing tools offer hope for dengue virus treatment
Dengue virus, a painful and sometimes fatal mosquito-borne infection well known in tropical countries, is surging rapidly across the planet. Now, 4 billion people live in places at risk for the disease, like the southeastern United States, which does.....»»
Creating a global map of different physics laboratory classes
Physics lab courses are vital to science education, providing hands-on experience and technical skills that lectures can't offer. Yet, it's challenging for those in Physics Education Research (PER) to compare course to course, especially since these.....»»
Tilted magnetic materials offer fresh path for thermoelectric applications
A research team from NIMS and UTokyo has proposed and demonstrated that the transverse magneto-thermoelectric conversion in magnetic materials can be utilized with much higher performance than previously by developing artificial materials comprising.....»»
Oxidation in glacial rivers and lakes could help mitigate methane emissions
A new study offers a rare glimmer of hope in the face of climate change, suggesting glacial rivers and lakes may play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of methane—a powerful greenhouse gas that recent studies have shown emerges as glaciers m.....»»
Uncovering the evolutionary origins of the hepatitis E virus
An international team of virologists, mammalian ecologists and zoologists has uncovered the evolutionary origins of the hepatitis E virus. In their study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group analyzed genomic da.....»»
Study shows diverse virus populations coexist on single strains of gut bacteria
Viruses that infect and kill bacteria, called phages, hold promise as new treatment types for dangerous infections, including strains that have become resistant to antibiotics. Yet, virologists know little about how phages persist in the populations.....»»
Apple reviving its discontinued AirPort router has never looked more likely
Once upon a time, Apple made Wi-Fi routers called AirPorts. But the company abandoned the router scene with its last AirPort discontinued in 2018. Now, a slew of recent rumors provide hope that a new AirPort could be on the way. more….....»»
United Airlines and Air Canada first to offer official support for AirTag link sharing
Those traveling for the holidays via United Airlines and Air Canada can now generate a shareable AirTag tracking link with airlines.Image Credit: AppleThere's little else more frustrating than waiting at a luggage carousel only to find out that your.....»»
Studies pin down exactly when humans and Neanderthals swapped DNA
We may owe our tiny sliver of Neanderthal DNA to just a couple of hundred Neanderthals. Two recent studies suggest that the gene flow (as the young people call it these days) betw.....»»
Costco, Electrify America add EV-charging stations in three states
Costco is partnering with Electrify America to offer EV fast-charging at five new locations in California, Colorado, and Florida......»»
How influenza A moves: New simulation offers potential to stop spread
A team of bioengineers from the Biohub at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has created a simulation to mimic the way the influenza A virus moves through host tissue, presenting a possible new way to stop the.....»»
Mosquito genetics may explain why Zika virus outbreaks are rare in Africa: Climate change could shift the balance
A study reveals that Africa's low rates of Zika virus outbreaks may be due to a surprising factor: the genetic makeup of local mosquito populations......»»
Deals: M3/Pro MacBook Pro up to $700 off, iPhone 15 Pro up to $450 off, Apple Watch Series 10, Find My gear, more
Alongside the return of Black Friday pricing on Apple Watch Series 10 configurations starting from $330 with Christmas delivery, we are tracking some serious clearance pricing on M3 and M3 Pro MacBook Pro models. For today only, Best Buy is now offer.....»»
Apple announces redesigned Beats iPhone 16 case with sapphire crystal Camera Control
Beats surprised us all in September when the Apple-owned audio company launched . It turns out Beats has even more to offer for the iPhone 16 line with a second design launching this week. more….....»»
Apple issues updates for iPadOS 17, macOS Ventura, Sonoma
As part of Apple's operating system update releases, it has also brought out updates for older iPadOS and macOS generations for the public to install.An iMac running an older macOS versionWhile the main focus of software updates is on the latest gene.....»»
Noninvasive imaging method can penetrate deeper into living tissue
Metabolic imaging is a noninvasive method that enables clinicians and scientists to study living cells using laser light, which can help them assess disease progression and treatment responses......»»
This 75-inch Roku TV is $700 off at Best Buy — hurry!
Upgrade your home theater setup with Best Buy's offer for the 75-inch Roku Pro Series Mini-LED QLED 4K TV. It's on sale for only $1,000 after a $700 discount......»»
Get noise-canceling headphones for only $90 with this Amazon deal
The Treblab Z2 wireless headphones offer noise cancellation, IPX4 resistance, and a 35-hour battery life for an affordable $90 after Amazon's $40 discount......»»
These Treblab wireless earbuds are designed for workouts, and they’re 40% off
The Treblab X3 Pro wireless earbuds offer ergonomic ear hooks, an IPX5 rating, and 145 hours of battery life with their charging case for only $60 from Amazon......»»
New tools for tourism businesses to meet sustainable development goals
Quality control tools offer actionable solutions for businesses to build sustainability and address the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)......»»
Deals: M2 iPad Air now $130 off, Navy Alpine Loop, 25W Apple MagSafe Charger 29% off, Sonos Ace $100 off, more
Today’s best deals are headlined by a particularly notable offer on the most affordable M2 iPad Air down at one of the best prices ever – you can now score the 11-inch model at $130 off the going rate for today only. Then we move over to nearly 3.....»»