Patients Are Turning to Vibrators to Relieve Their Migraines
One billion people experience migraines, yet the perfect treatment is still out of reach. Can a vibrator offer a surprising solution?.....»»
Twitter is starting to turn into a messaging app
According to Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk, it looks like some of the changes coming to Twitter will be turning it into a messaging app. Twitter is primarily viewed as a social media app where people use it to share updates on their lif.....»»
The Far North Is Burning—and Turning Up the Heat on the Planet
Wildfires and human meddling are transforming the Arctic and its surroundings from a carbon sink into a carbon emitter, exacerbating the climate crisis......»»
Botticelli"s Venus is an "influencer" and Italy is not happy
The Italian tourism ministry thought it had a sure-fire way to bring travelers into the country: turning a 15th century art icon into a 21st century "virtual influencer.".....»»
The Long Covid Mystery Has a New Suspect
Immune cells called monocytes are triggered to help clear infection—but in some cases they never switch off, leaving patients breathless for months......»»
Gmail is hopping onto the blue checkmark bandwagon
Google has announced that emails sent from verified users will now show a blue checkmark. Prior to Elon Musk taking over Twitter and turning the blue checkmark verification into a mess, one of the ways to identify people who say they are.....»»
New York City tells car owners to use AirTags to stop theft, will hand out 500 freebies
As New York City battles with growing numbers of car thefts, officials are turning to Apple’s AirTag item tracker as a potential solution. In fact, city officials and NYPD officers will be dolling out 500 AirTags to citizens to help discourage and.....»»
The people turning time into a currency
So-called "time-banking" schemes are letting people get paid in time credits for the work they do......»»
Diagnosing deception: How doctors solved a woman’s dramatically faked condition
The woman said she had a rare, serious condition, but the details didn't add up. Enlarge / A health care worker in a medical intensive care unit. (credit: Getty | BSIP) Diagnosing medical conditions is not easy. Patients.....»»
Researchers monitor real-time single-breath exhaled hydrogen cyanide profiles
Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) featured with high volatility and high adsorption is a common toxic and hazardous gas. Traces of HCN are also found in human exhaled breath. Unusual high HCN concentration in the breath of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients is assoc.....»»
Why green ammonia may not be that green
Ammonia has been in the news because of its suitability as a hydrogen carrier and fuel, in addition to being a vital ingredient in fertiliser. Existing distribution networks and the ease of turning ammonia gas into a liquid make ammonia a cost-effect.....»»
Another week, another Apple Store: Apple MixC Shenzhen
April is turning into quite a month for new Apple Stores. Last week saw the launch of two new stores in India, and this week sees the opening of another in China: Apple MixC Shenzhen. This latest addition is a mall store, whose design is virtually i.....»»
ChatGPT Gives Users More Control Over Their Chat History
Some users already have the option of turning their history off, while others may have to wait a little longer as OpenAI gradually rolls out the new feature. Some us.....»»
Project seeks to make bioplastics more attractive for industry
In the RUBIO project, 18 partners are turning the vision of a sustainable plastics industry into reality. Their goal is to use regionally available plant residues to create versatile, sustainable products that are recyclable and biodegradable. As par.....»»
Can Putting a Price on a Whale Save the Environment?
A single whale can lock up as much carbon as 1,000 trees. By turning them into carbon credits, a new project hopes to save the climate and the whales.....»»
Examining mortality and leadership succession in family business
By 2030, more than 30% of family businesses in the U.S. will lose their aging leaders to retirement, or death. Many of those leaders don't have a strategy for letting go of their business, turning it over to a successor, or selling it. While it is ra.....»»
Subsurface microbes capture toxic uranium and remediate groundwater
A new research study describes a previously unknown chemical process for removal of uranium from groundwater. Deep down in the bedrock, in an oxygen-free environment, microbes assist in the process of turning uranium "into rock." This finding might b.....»»
Exclusive: TikTok is turning into gaming’s discovery engine
It's no secret that TikTok is driving culture, but the platform is quietly revolutionizing how gamers discover new titles and creators. It's no secret that TikTok is driving culture, but the platform is quietly revolutionizing how gamers discover.....»»
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket is turning into a space policy disaster
Now the Ariane 6 rocket is failing even its most basic task. Enlarge / Under the stars with the Ariane 6 launch base at Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana. (credit: ESA) After much political wrangling among Germany, F.....»»
Asteroid hits Earth hours after being spotted, meteor turns into "beautiful" fireball over Europe
An asteroid hit Earth hours after it was discovered Monday, turning into a dazzling fireball that was spotted throughout Europe......»»
NASA plans could threaten the future of New Horizons
The New Horizons mission currently flying through the Kuiper Belt could be facing an unexpected change of plans. NASA's Science Mission Directorate is soliciting input on turning the spacecraft into a heliospheric science probe. The agency wants to d.....»»