Omicron is rising rapidly in the US—3% of cases nationally, 13% in NY and NJ
Dr. Tedros: "Omicron is spreading at a rate we have not seen with any previous variant." Enlarge / Medical workers carry a patient to a hospital in New York, the United States, Dec. 13, 2021. (credit: Getty | Xinhua News Agency ).....»»
Atlanta neighborhood hired case manager to address rising homelessness. It"s improving health and safety for everyone
Homelessness has surged across the United States in recent years, rising 19% from 2016 through 2023. The main cause is a severe shortage of affordable housing. Rising homelessness has renewed debates about the use of public space and how encampments.....»»
Newly developed methodology breaks molecular symmetry to back one theory about life"s origin
The vast majority of organic molecules (based on a carbon structure) are not flat, but have a three-dimensional geometry. Various results can be obtained depending on the way the atoms are arranged inside each molecule. In some cases, a molecule and.....»»
Modeling study shows that marshes provide cost-effective coastal protection
Images of coastal houses being carried off into the sea due to eroding coastlines and powerful storm surges are becoming more commonplace as climate change brings a rising sea level coupled with more powerful storms. In the U.S. alone, coastal storms.....»»
How to run apps outside system security policies in macOS Sequoia
Security policies are provided in macOS to restrict which apps can run outside of the usual protective system policies. Here's how macOS Sequoia can override system policies in some cases.The System Settings app in macOS SequoiaApple's macOS is one o.....»»
Streaming subscription fees have been rising while content quality is dropping
Surveys show decline in customer satisfaction with what is available to stream. Subscription fees for video streaming services have been on a steady incline. But despite subscrib.....»»
Here are some of the best protective cases and lanyards for the new AirPods 4
Apple last month launched AirPods 4, which are available in two different versions: one with ANC active noise cancellation and support for MagSafe chargers. And if you’ve bought new AirPods 4, read on as we’ve put together a list of some of the b.....»»
Alleged iPhone SE 4 dummy units show iPhone 14 design, apparent ‘Plus’ size option
Some new images of iPhone SE 4 dummy units have been shared by Japanese Apple blog Macotakara today, showcasing a similar form factor to the iPhone 14, as we’d been expecting. The blog also highlights compatibility with existing iPhone 14 cases, an.....»»
OnePlus 13 spotted at eSports event in China
The OnePlus 13 is expected to be announced later this month, but the handset was already spotted in an event in China. The post OnePlus 13 spotted at eSports event in China appeared first on Phandroid. OnePlus is expected to announce their.....»»
Best Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) cases
Keep your new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) safe and protected with these best cases. The post Best Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) cases appeared first on Phandroid. Amazon has refreshed the Kindle Paperwhite with noticeable upgrades ov.....»»
Pick up Apple"s M3 13-inch MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB storage for $1,299
This M3 MacBook Air is a popular configuration due to a bump up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. And thanks to an October discount, it's on sale for $1,299.Save on Apple's upgraded MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleThe $1,299 price is available at.....»»
New price drops hit Apple"s M3 MacBook Air, on sale from $899
A price war has developed between Amazon and Best Buy, with Apple's M3 MacBook Air now marked down to just $899.Save $200 on Apple's M3 MacBook Air.We covered a $200 price drop on the upgraded 13-inch MacBook Air with 16GB RAM/512GB storage earlier t.....»»
People around the world are using courts to question whether climate policies are fair
Coal workers suing their government over job losses. Indigenous people using the courts to block wind farms or anti-deforestation policies that violate their cultural rights. What these cases have in common is they challenge the fairness of climate p.....»»
May 2024 super geomagnetic storm challenges current space weather prediction models
During May 2024, a series of eruption events on the sun saw the largest geomagnetic storm hit Earth in two decades. The largest since the solar storms of Halloween 2003, it occurred from May 10 to May 13, producing aurorae as far south as the Canary.....»»
A blueprint for mapping melting ice sheets: Open-source tool can help make radar systems at a fraction of the cost
Researchers in the Stanford Radio Glaciology lab use radio waves to understand rapidly changing ice sheets and their contributions to global sea-level rise. This technique has revealed groundwater beneath Greenland, the long-term impacts of extreme m.....»»
Engineers unlock lithium from extreme environments
The demand for lithium—critical to powering sustainable technologies—is rapidly growing, but up to 75% of the world's lithium-rich saltwater sources remain untappable using current methods......»»
Accurately weighing costs and benefits of different methods for controlling invasive species
Invasive insect species bring a host of health, social, ecological and economic consequences, including crop damage, food insecurity, biodiversity loss, ecosystem disruption, human disease transmission and rising allergy rates......»»
Satellite-derived data on artificial light at night indicate rapidly increasing industrial activities in the Arctic
More than 800,000 km2 of the Arctic were affected by human activity in 2013, according to an analysis of satellite-derived data on artificial light at night. On average, 85% of the light-polluted areas are due to industrial activities rather than urb.....»»
OnePlus 13: latest news, rumors, and everything we’ve heard so far
The OnePlus 13 is landing on October 31, and we have a good idea of what to expect from it......»»
Photonic computing method uses electromagnetic waves to rapidly solve partial differential equations
In the fields of physics, mathematics, and engineering, partial differential equations (PDEs) are essential for modeling various phenomena, from heat diffusion to particle motion and wave propagation. While some PDEs can be solved analytically, many.....»»
The first official look at the OnePlus 13 stuns with a design makeover
OnePlus is keeping it familiar, yet fresh with the design language of its next flagship. The blue shade with a leather texture, in particular, will turn heads......»»