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.....»»
Researchers reveal an ancient mechanism for wound repair
It's a dangerous world out there. From bacteria and viruses to accidents and injuries, threats surround us all the time. And nothing protects us more steadfastly than our skin. The barrier between inside and out, the body's largest organ is also its.....»»
New types of viruses discovered that infect plankton in the world"s oceans
An international team of oceanologists, chemists and microbiologists has announced the discovery of several new viruses that infect plankton in all of the world's oceans. In their paper published in the journal Nature, the group describes how they fo.....»»
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.....»»
Radar satellite data reveals 19,000 previously unknown undersea volcanoes
A team of oceanographers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, working with a colleague from Chungnam National University and another from the University of Hawaii, has mapped 19,000 previously unknown undersea volcanoes in the world's oceans u.....»»
Security beyond software: The open source hardware security evolution
Mention IT security, and most people immediately think of software-based protections against software-based threats: ransomware, viruses, and other forms of malware. But recognition of the importance of hardware security—upon which all software sec.....»»
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Contrary to popular belief, Macs are not immune to computer viruses and malware. Now, you can protect your Mac or PC with several excellent deals from Intego, offering up to 70% in savings.Save up to 70% on Intego for Mac.Intego is offering huge disc.....»»
New discovery stops bacterial virus contamination
A new discovery by researchers at the University of Warwick could help stop bacteria being contaminated with viruses, reducing disruption and decreasing costs in industry and research......»»
iPhone SE 4 once again in flux as Kuo updates latest planning
The state of the iPhone SE 4 is once again unknown. While analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported in February that Apple had resumed development of the device, he’s now walking back those claims. What exactly this means for the future of the iPhone SE lineu.....»»
Diseases Didn’t Just Shape History, They Control the Future
A new book explores the far-reaching impact of germs and viruses on human society......»»
Researchers uncover the tissue-resident eukaryotic DNA virome in humans
Many common viruses responsible for childhood illnesses establish a home for life within us. This is evidenced in a new study carried out at the University of Helsinki and published in Nucleic Acids Research on March 23, 2023. The study is the first.....»»
From waste to wonder: Unlocking nature"s biochemical recycling secrets
A new perspective published in the journal Nature Chemical Biology uncovers a previously unknown biochemical recycling process in animals. The authors review a flurry of recent papers demonstrating that animals extensively recycle biochemical waste t.....»»
Kodi forum breach: User data, encrypted passwords grabbed
The developers of Kodi, the widely used open-source media player app, have revealed a data breach of its user forum. What happened? The breach did not happen due to a vulnerability. Instead, an unknown attacker used the account of a legitimate but in.....»»
How to Find Someone’s Name by Phone Number for Free
Have you ever just wanted to find a person’s name but only had his or her cell phone number? Have you found your child talking with an unidentified number? Is it troublesome to find the name of an unknown caller? These kinds of scenarios do happen.....»»
In the War on Bacteria, It’s Time to Call in the Phages
Researchers say viruses can kill antibiotic-resistant microbes and help treat infections. Regulators have to figure out how to get them on the market......»»
McAfee+ offers identity restoration and lost wallet assistance in Italy
The new McAfee+ product suite, launched in Italy, allows users access to identity restoration and lost wallet assistance, as well as the ability to secure all their devices with award-winning protection against threats and viruses. As part of the new.....»»
Universal Control not working right for some in latest iPadOS and macOS
A bug in iPadOS 16.4 and macOS Ventura 13.3 is causing Universal Control to stop working for an unknown number of users. Here's what you can try.Apple's most recent macOS Ventura 13.3 and the iPadOS 16.4 release featured bug fixes, as well as new fea.....»»
Bitcoin whitepaper found hidden in macOS with unknown "Virtual Scanner II" app
Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin whitepaper can be found in any Mac running macOS Catalina or newer, but no one knows why.The Bitcoin whitepaper his hidden within macOSThere are a lot of hidden files on macOS that won't appear unless the user is performing.....»»
Previously unknown isotope of uranium discovered
A team of nuclear physicists affiliated with multiple institutions in Japan, working with a colleague from Korea, has discovered a previously unknown uranium isotope with atomic number 92 and mass 241. In their study, reported in the journal Physical.....»»
Ocean warming intensifies viral outbreaks within corals
The breathtaking colors of reef-building corals come from photosynthetic algae that live inside the corals. A groundbreaking three-year study has found that viruses may increase their attacks on these symbiotic algae during marine heat waves......»»
Aphid salivary protein found to promote virus infection in plants
The risk for pandemic diseases caused by arboviruses is rising as the dispersal rate of their arthropod vectors increases. During probing and feeding of arthropod vectors, vector-borne viruses are delivered into vertebrate/plant hosts together with t.....»»