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.....»»
Engineers muffle invading pathogens with a "molecular mask"
Vaccines remain the gold standard of protection against dangerous pathogens, but take considerable time and vast resources to develop. Rapidly mutating viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can blunt their effectiveness and even render them obsolete......»»
Crinkled coatings could prevent medical implants from failing
Medical implants could fail less often when coated with a microscopically crinkled, ceramic material designed by researchers at the University of Michigan. The coating is described in a paper published in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces......»»
North Korea is evading sanctions by animating Max and Amazon shows
Thousands of exposed files on North Korean server tell the tale. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty) For almost a decade, Nick Roy has been scanning North Korea’s tiny Internet presence, spotting new websites comin.....»»
People doubt their own ability to spot AI-generated deepfakes
23% of Americans said they recently came across a political deepfake they later discovered to be fake, according to McAfee. The actual number of people exposed to political and other deepfakes is expected to be much higher given many Americans are no.....»»
Researchers set new standards for nanoparticles, helping patients with MS, ALS, Parkinson"s disease
Is it possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue? Researchers from Michigan State University say yes, and their latest findings are expected to benefit patients with neurodegenerati.....»»
Apple"s macOS 15 to get rare cognitive boost via Project GreyParrot
Exclusive: Apple has been working on the most significant update to its Calculator app in years and the version being tested in early betas of macOS 15 sports brand-new features and exciting enhancements to the unit conversion system.The Calculator a.....»»
9 best 2-in-1 laptops in 2024: tested and reviewed
The 2-in-1 market has exploded over the last several years, with convertible notebooks and tablets of all kinds. Here are the best models available......»»
Effects of organic matter input and temperature change on soil aggregate-associated respiration and microbial carbon use
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is one of the most dramatically affected regions by global warming. For a long time, the region has been exposed by low temperature and soil moisture, which led to the severe inhibition of the soil biological activities and.....»»
Scientists grow human mini-lungs as animal alternative for nanomaterial safety testing
Human mini-lungs grown by University of Manchester scientists can mimic the response of animals when exposed to certain nanomaterials. The study is published in Nano Today......»»
9 best processors for PC gaming: tested and reviewed
Your graphics card is important, but don't discount the best processors for gaming when building your next PC. Here are the top options from Intel and AMD......»»
Arboviruses, mosquitoes and potential hosts tracked in real time in São Paulo city
The technology used to sequence SARS-CoV-2 at record speed early in the COVID-19 pandemic has been successfully tested as a technique to monitor arboviruses and diseases transmitted mainly by mosquitoes......»»
Tons of robot vacuums also mop, but only these 4 hybrids actually ace the job
The best 2-in-1 robot vacuums and mops do more than drag a damp cloth across the floor. We tested and loved these hybrids from iRobot, Shark, and Narwal. UPDATE: Apr. 13, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EDT Roborock, Ecovacs, Eufy, and Samsung debuted new.....»»
GM plans downtime for retooling at Fort Wayne pickup plant
Four components plants in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio also will be idled connected to the downtime at Fort Wayne Assembly, GM said......»»
Single and over 40? Here are the best dating sites for finding your match
Ready to meet your match? We tested the top dating sites and apps for finding love after 40. Deciding to get back into the dating game can be nerve-wracking, regardless of age. But it may feel like the stakes are a little higher if you're in yo.....»»
I went hands-on with Sony"s new ULT Field 1 speaker
Sony released the new ULT Power Sound series with a focus on bass. We tested the ULT Field 1 portable Bluetooth speaker. There’s cause for celebration: Sony just announced a new line of products with names that don’t sound like stro.....»»
I tested Intel’s XeSS against AMD FSR — and the results speak for themselves
In a lot of modern games, you'll have the choice between AMD FSR and Intel XeSS, and there are some significant differences between them......»»
Meta protecting teens by blurring nude photos in Instagram DMs, with warnings [U]
Instagram is rolling out a new safety feature, designed to protect teens from being exposed to unwanted nude photos in Instagram direct messages. The system will blur nude photos in Instagram DMs when the recipient is believed to be a teenager. Th.....»»
Meta protecting teens by blurring nude photos in Instagram DMs, with warnings
Instagram is rolling out a new safety feature, designed to protect teens from being exposed to unwanted nude photos in Instagram direct messages. The system will blur nude photos in Instagram DMs when the recipient is believed to be a teenager. Th.....»»
Viture One glasses now support Vision Pro-like multiple Mac monitors in VR [Video]
One of Vision Pro’s most exciting capabilities, to me personally, is the ability to display multiple Mac monitors in virtual form. Viture One XR glasses have now gained that same capability. When I first tested the glasses, I noted that while th.....»»
Malwarebytes Digital Footprint Portal offers insights into exposed passwords and personal data
Malwarebytes has launched Malwarebytes Digital Footprint Portal, a web portal that gives individuals deep visibility into their exposed personal information, including clear text passwords. Now, anyone can easily see where and when a breach compromis.....»»