Refining the hunt for SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater
A new study determines the best method yet for finding signs of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in municipal wastewater......»»
Creating an artificial protein shell to combat COVID-19
During the first COVID-19 wave, when Saumitra Das and colleagues were sequencing thousands of samples every day to check for SARS-CoV-2 variants as part of INSACOG, the Government of India's genome surveillance initiative, they were racing against ti.....»»
This powerful HP laptop is down to $550 this weekend
If you're on the hunt for one of the best budget laptop deals, this HP Pavilion 15-inch laptop is packed with power, and is just $550 right now......»»
Scientists uncover how SARS-CoV-2 blocks antiviral defenses
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found one way SARS-CoV-2 manipulates the environment within human cells to prevent them raising a full antiviral response......»»
Engineered multivalent self-assembled binder protein against SARS-CoV-2 RBD
Since it appeared in 2019, COVID-19 has claimed over 6 million lives and upended society across the globe. The condition, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, attacks cells in the lungs, heart and brain, among other organs. Researchers soon realized that.....»»
Modified nucleotides used in COVID-19 vaccines work as designed
The remarkable effectiveness of mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 has generated much interest in synthetic mRNA therapeutics for treating and preventing disease. But some basic science questions have remained about whether the modified nucleotides use.....»»
SARS-CoV-2 has evolved an incubation time more like seasonal coronaviruses
Meta-analysis finds the gap between infection and symptoms has gradually shortened. Enlarge (credit: Getty | picture alliance) The incubation period for COVID-19—the time between when SARS-CoV-2 first infects a person and wh.....»»
Biologists track DNA "parasites" in the hunt for disease treatments
They are considered "parasitic genes." Even though they comprise over half of human DNA, much remains to be learned about them. Now University of California, Irvine biologists offer new insights into these entities known as transposons, providing kno.....»»
Best QLED TV Deals: 55-inch for $300
Looking for the very best QLED TV deals? We've gone on the hunt to bring you the best deals on these high-end TVs......»»
Should we be trying to create a circular urine economy?
Urine has lots of nitrogen and phosphorus—a problem as waste, great as fertilizer. Enlarge (credit: Peter Dazeley) Removing urine from wastewater and using it as fertilizer has the potential to decrease nutrient loading in w.....»»
U.S. Cyber Command deploys defensive operators to Croatia to hunt for malicious cyber activity
For the first time in U.S. Cyber Command history, a team of elite defensive cyber operators deployed to Croatia to hunt for malicious cyber activity on partner networks, returning with new insights and partnership that bolster the Nation’s defense......»»
iOS 15.6.1 now available with bug fixes and performance improvements
As iOS 16 beta testing continues ahead a public release next month, Apple is still refining iOS 15. The company has now released iOS 15.6.1. The update includes bug fixes and performance improvements, and Apple has not provided any more specific inf.....»»
Hunting pythons in Florida, for profit and therapy
Enrique Galan is seldom happier than when he disappears deep into the Everglades to hunt down Burmese pythons, an invasive species that has been damaging Florida's wetland ecosystem for decades......»»
Intel Arc Alchemist may be a lot cheaper than we thought
The winners of Intel's Scavenger Hunt were offered alternate prizes instead of Arc GPUs. Surprisingly, this gives us a clue about the pricing of Intel Arc......»»
New method can remove dyes from wastewater
North Carolina State University researchers have demonstrated that a synthetic polymer can remove certain dyes from water, and that the polymer can be recovered and reused. The findings offer a new potential method for cleaning wastewater after use b.....»»
With California expected to lose 10% of its water within 20 years, Gov. Newsom calls for urgent action
With California enduring historic drought amplified by global warming, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday released a new plan to adapt to the state's hotter, drier future by capturing and storing more water, recycling more wastewater and desalinating seaw.....»»
Billionaires are Searching for ‘Green’ Minerals Under Greenland’s Melting Ice
Scientists around the world now regularly sound the alarm over Greenland's crumbling ice sheet, but there may be a silver lining. Wealthy investors are funding expeditions to hunt for rare resources in newly thawed.....»»
SARS-CoV-2 genomic recombination is uncommon but disproportionately occurs in spike protein region
An analysis of millions of SARS-CoV-2 genomes finds that recombination of the virus is uncommon, but when it occurs, it is most often in the spike protein region, the area which allows the virus to attach to and infect host cells......»»
Scientists identify mechanism crucial for COVID-19 virus replication
A team led by UT Southwestern researchers has identified how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, builds a structure called the RNA cap that's critical for successful viral replication. The finding, published in Nature, could lead to new strat.....»»
The world’s richest men are paying people to hunt for treasure in Greenland
Climate change continues to devastate our planet. As global temperatures rise, ice caps around the world are melting. In Greenland, the changing temperatures have led to record-breaking ice melts. As the ice melts, a treasure trove of minerals capabl.....»»
The Risk of Heart Disease after COVID
Some studies suggest that the risk of cardiovascular problems, such as a heart attack or stroke, remains high even many months after a SARS-CoV-2 infection clears up.....»»