Quails could be the unknown reservoir of Tuscany and Sicilian viruses
Quails could be the unknown reservoir of the Toscana virus (TOSV) and the Sandfly Fever Sicilian virus (SFSV), mosquito-borne pathogens that can infect domestic animals and also cause disease in humans. This conclusion is drawn from a study published.....»»
Mystery of curling paper solved
Although mankind has been using paper for at least 2,000 years, it still presents us with one or two mysteries. For example, it was previously unknown why paper printed on one side using inkjet printing starts to curl up after a few hours to days, ev.....»»
The best VPN deals in March 2024
The best deals on popular VPNs like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and CyberGhost VPN. The online world can be a dangerous place, with hackers, viruses, and surveillance software lurking in every corner of the web. We're not trying to scare you, but have.....»»
Satellite SOS Feature for Pixel Phones Spotted
Spotted inside the latest build of the Adaptive Connectivity Services app, a new feature called Satellite SOS is being prepared by Google for Pixel devices. Unknown exactly which Pixel phones will receive support, we do at least have a basic understa.....»»
CDC ditches 5-day COVID isolation, argues COVID is becoming flu-like
The agency released a unified "practical" guidance for respiratory viruses. Enlarge / A view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta. (credit: Getty | Nathan Posner) COVID-19 is becomin.....»»
Novel RNA- or DNA-based substances can protect plants from viruses, scientists show
Individually tailored RNA or DNA-based molecules are able to reliably fight off viral infections in plants, according to a new study by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences......»»
Microbial viruses act as secret drivers of climate change, new study finds
In a new study, scientists have discovered that viruses that infect microbes contribute to climate change by playing a key role in cycling methane, a potent greenhouse gas, through the environment......»»
How climate change is messing up the ocean"s biological clock, with unknown long-term consequences
Every year in the mid-latitudes of the planet, a peculiar phenomenon known as the phytoplankton spring bloom occurs. Visible from space, spectacular large and ephemeral filament-like shades of green and blue are shaped by the ocean currents......»»
How "the strong force" influences the gravitational wave background
Gravitationally speaking, the universe is a noisy place. A hodgepodge of gravitational waves from unknown sources streams unpredictably around space, including possibly from the early universe......»»
An 80-mph speed record for glacier fracture helps reveal the physics of ice sheet collapse
There's enough water frozen in Greenland and Antarctic glaciers that if they melted, global seas would rise by many feet. What will happen to these glaciers over the coming decades is the biggest unknown in the future of rising seas, partly because g.....»»
Potential gene targets for managing cassava whitefly, a viral diseases vector threatening food security
Whiteflies, particularly the African cassava whitefly (Bemisia tabaci, SSA1-SG1), pose a significant threat to agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa by transmitting viruses that cause cassava brown streak disease and cassava mosaic virus di.....»»
70,000 AT&T customers were without service this morning across the US
Cause of outage is unknown, but some suspect it's network-to-network "peering." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) More than 70,000 AT&T cellular customers reported being unable to connect to service early Thursday morning......»»
Apple users are increasingly falling victim to malware, phishing, and viruses
In a report going over the state of malware in 2024, device management firm Jamf says that 9% of mobile users were caught by phishing, while 20% of companies were at risk because of bad smartphone configurations.Jamf logoJamf is a service for compani.....»»
70,000 AT&T customers are without service across the US
Cause of outage is unknown, but some suspect it's network-to-network "peering." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) More than 70,000 AT&T cellular customers reported being unable to connect to service early Thursday morning......»»
The best VPN deals in February 2024
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New aging mechanism discovered in nematodes
Even the genes and proteins that have been most closely studied are still far from having given up all their secrets. Like a Swiss Army knife, they have many different, often unknown functions......»»
Prolific Redditors will get preferential access to Reddit shares in IPO plans – WSJ
Prolific Redditors are to be given preferential access to Reddit shares in the company’s initial public offering (IPO), according to a new report. The plan would see an as-yet-unknown proportion of the shares set aside for the 75,000 most active.....»»
Scientists track world"s largest turtles to previously unknown foraging locations
Leatherback sea turtles, the largest of all living turtles, undertake extensive migrations that can span multiple years. They travel from subtropical and tropical nesting locations to temperate foraging areas. Despite decade-long tracking efforts, th.....»»
This overlooked 2023 disaster movie is Netflix’s newest hit right now. Here’s why you should watch it
Netflix has another hit movie this month with this previously unknown 2023 disaster flick. Find out what it is and why you should watch it as soon as possible......»»
Apple TV+ drama "Masters of the Air" is most-watched series launch ever for the service
Apple never shares exact viewer numbers, but "Masters of the Air" has surpassed the previous unknown record for the most-watched series launch on Apple TV+.'Masters of the Air' on Apple TV+"Masters of the Air" debuted on Apple TV+ on January 26. It i.....»»
Notorious NSO Group exploits flaw to send malicious messages and more
Old court documents were hiding a previously unknown flaw that allowed data exfiltration......»»