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Over half the deer tested in Michigan have been exposed to SARS-CoV-2

A survey of wild deer finds a lot of antibodies that target the virus. Enlarge / Plague-bearing Bambi? (credit: Cheryl E Davis / Getty Images) On Wednesday, the US Department of Agriculture released some rather disturbing news: a survey of wil.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaJul 30th, 2021

I"ve tested a ton of robot vacuums — these 4 work the best on carpet

From pet hair to crumbs, I'm continuously testing top vacs from Roborock, iRobot, and more to find the best robot vacuums for carpet. Nearly any robot vacuum can sufficiently clear tile or hardwood floors of the hair and crumbs blowing across t.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Accelerating 3D nanofabrication using a sensitive cationic photoresist

Two-photon laser direct writing lithography or TPL is a cutting-edge technique used for creating nanoscale structures. It works by leveraging specific materials known as photoresists, which change their chemical properties when exposed to light. Thes.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Learner driver data exposed in worrying breach - thousands affected

A Brazilian driving school kept an unprotected database online, exposing hundreds of thousands of people......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Findings from veterinary research may help to improve deer health, one test at a time

The cervid livestock business is one of the fastest-growing industries in rural America. In Missouri alone, more than 250 farms are dedicated to raising deer. To improve overall herd health and support the state's economy, researchers at the Universi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Satellite imagery now identifies plastic on remote beaches

Australian researchers have developed a new method for spotting plastic rubbish on our beaches and successfully field tested it on a remote stretch of coastline......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

For the love of suckers: Volunteers contribute to research on key freshwater fishes

A new paper published today, led by Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, reveals how volunteers across Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan enabled researchers to gather seven years of data on the spawning migrations of suckers, an understudied yet essential group.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

What animal societies can teach us about aging

Red deer may become less sociable as they grow old to reduce the risk of picking up diseases, while older house sparrows seem to have fewer social interactions as their peers die off, according to new research showing that humans are not the only ani.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Seeing a black hole"s jet in a new light: A look at high-energy particles being blasted across space

Research led by the University of Michigan has pored over more than two decades' worth of data from NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory to show there's new knotty science to discover around black holes......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Qualcomm"s 8-Core Snapdragon X Plus, Tested: A Competitive, Cheaper Chip

Qualcomm"s 8-Core Snapdragon X Plus, Tested: A Competitive, Cheaper Chip.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

Apple tested a blood-sugar app that it will never release, but there’s good news

Apple is about to release sleep apnea detection support for Apple Watch users with watchOS 11.1. However, that isn’t the only health feature the company … The post Apple tested a blood-sugar app that it will never release, but there’.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Report: Apple ran ‘highly secretive’ test of blood glucose app

A new report from Bloomberg today details that Apple quietly tested an app this year designed to “help people with prediabetes manage their food intake and make lifestyle changes.” The test comes as Apple continues its work on a noninvasive.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Ripples of colonialism: Decarbonization strategies perpetuate inequalities in human rights, says study

A University of Michigan study of a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo finds that the necessary process of decarbonization is repeating and recreating colonial inequalities......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

I tested the Core Ultra 9 285K against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — and it’s ugly

Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K is an impressive CPU, but it faces stiff competition from the last-gen Ryzen 7 7800X3D......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

More than 100 million Americans had their health data exposed in a UnitedHealth hack

A UnitedHealth hack exposed the personal information and health data of more than 100M Americans – the first time the company has put a specific number on the security breach. A ransomware attack was made on Change Healthcare back in February, b.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Large python swallows 77-pound deer, stunning researchers with the size of its mouth

Large python swallows 77-pound deer, stunning researchers with the size of its mouth.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Warming lakes and rivers may spread fish pathogens

Michigan's rivers and lakes were once cold enough that fish were protected from some infection-causing parasites. As the Great Lakes ecosystem warms, a Michigan State University researcher is investigating new pathogens that may become relevant to th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

A simple password mistake led to 5.3 million leaked health records

Unprotected Mexican health care database left unprotected leads to 5.3 million users with their data stolen and exposed to identity theft and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

In political ad barrage, EVs get the short end of the stick, especially in Michigan

Some $21.5 million has been spent on EV-related ads this election cycle. About 88 percent, or $18.9 million, of it is negative, according to a study......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Reducing moose numbers could help protect Canadian caribou populations from wolf predation

Woodland caribou populations in Canada are declining because of habitat changes that benefit common prey species of wolves (such as moose and deer), leading to increasing numbers of wolves that kill caribou. To protect caribou, wildlife managers have.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Michigan mom speaks out after Grand Valley State University sends son $84K bill for FOIA files he requested

Michigan mom speaks out after Grand Valley State University sends son $84K bill for FOIA files he requested.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024