Ohio lawmakers want to abolish vaccine requirements—all vaccine requirements
Someone would only have to verbally decline vaccination and site "reasons of conscience." Enlarge / A child with measles. (credit: Greene, Charles Lyman) Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s “Vax-a-Million” program began Wednesday, running the first.....»»
New route to quantum spin liquid materials discovered
A new route to materials with complex disordered magnetic properties at the quantum level has been produced by scientists for the first time. The material, based on a framework of ruthenium, fulfills the requirements of the Kitaev quantum spin liquid.....»»
First tests of oral anthrax vaccine are successful in white-tailed deer
Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are closer to developing an oral vaccine for anthrax, thanks to a recent study showing an immune response in white-tailed deer......»»
Massive fire damaged steel beams, deck on Daniel Carter Beard Bridge over Ohio River
Massive fire damaged steel beams, deck on Daniel Carter Beard Bridge over Ohio River.....»»
Massive fire closes Ohio River bridge near Cincinnati and damages its steel structure
Massive fire closes Ohio River bridge near Cincinnati and damages its steel structure.....»»
Recruiting the world"s first disabled astronaut doesn"t mean space travel is inclusive—here"s how to change that
In the past, spaceflight was the preserve of government-funded astronauts who had to meet stringent physical, cognitive, psychological and social requirements for selection. But in recent years, that has all been changing......»»
Idaho health district abandons COVID shots amid flood of anti-vaccine nonsense
Prominent anti-vaccine figures convinced the district not to offer COVID shots at all. Residents in the Southwest District Health in Idaho are no longer able to get COVID-19 vacci.....»»
99% of CISOs work extra hours every week
The most common challenge for CISOs is resource constraints: not enough staff, budget or technology to support the security program needed or meet compliance requirements, according to DirectDefense. Cybersecurity industry faces ongoing talent shorta.....»»
A Bird Flu Vaccine Might Come Too Late to Save Us from H5N1
If the influenza virus infecting cattle workers starts a pandemic, help in the form of a vaccine is months away.....»»
Rare dime bought by Ohio farm family and hidden for decades fetches $500,000 at auction
Rare dime bought by Ohio farm family and hidden for decades fetches $500,000 at auction.....»»
Climate scientists identify water requirements for climate mitigation through ecosystem restoration
Worldwide, deforestation and farming practices are responsible for the degradation of vital ecosystems. While there is a significant amount of interest in climate mitigation by restoring those degraded lands with forests and other ecosystems, it is u.....»»
Achieving peak cyber resilience
Climbing Mount Everest isn’t a feat for the faint hearted. Extreme weather, dangerous terrain and acclimatization requirements make the trek challenging for even the most experienced climbers. It’s estimated that the expedition takes more than tw.....»»
Removal of Russian coders spurs debate about Linux kernel’s politics
Torvalds defends move, says "Russian troll factories" won't deter him. "Remove some entries due to various compliance requirements. They can come back in the future if sufficient.....»»
Facing the uncertainty of cyber insurance claims
Cyber insurance is vital for companies mitigating cyber risks, but the industry still encounters significant challenges, including shifting policy requirements and uncertainty around coverage in the event of an incident. As cyberattacks continue to c.....»»
Chile launches vaccine that neuters dogs for a year
Chile has launched a vaccine described as the first of its kind that sterilizes dogs for a year and is expected to be sold in several dozen countries......»»
First mRNA vaccine against C. difficile infection developed in animal model
A new vaccine provides hope for treating and even preventing the highly contagious and difficult-to-treat Clostridioides difficile infection, more commonly known as C. difficile or C. diff......»»
All smartphones will have to be compatible with all Bluetooth hearing aids
The FCC has announced new requirements for all smartphones to be compatible with all Bluetooth hearing aids, and one quirky impact is that this will include AirPods Pro 2. It will also require iPhones to support all Bluetooth hearing aids, not jus.....»»
Asus’ insane new PSU looks fully RTX 5090-ready
The new ROG Thor III series of power supplies from Asus seem to be capable of handling top-of the line power requirements......»»
mRNA vaccines for disease outbreaks can be synthesized in less time with new technique
In an era where viral outbreaks can escalate into global pandemics with alarming speed, the ability to quickly develop new vaccines has become crucial. However, the speed of vaccine production is limited because the mRNA used in it is partly chemical.....»»
Employees should not bear the sole responsibility for learning in remote work
Competence requirements in the workplace are growing at a tremendous pace as technology advances and remote work is becoming increasingly normalized. Work-related formal training, too, increasingly takes place on online platforms. However, online cou.....»»
Candidate experience matters in elections, but not the way you think
Ever since he was chosen as Donald Trump's running mate back in July, U.S. Sen. JD Vance, a Republican from Ohio, has come under a level of scrutiny typical for a vice presidential candidate, including for some of his eyebrow-raising public statement.....»»