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......»»
Apple TV+ debuts new Original Podcast about a real life treasure hunt
Apple TV+ has announced a new original podcast series dubbed "Missed Fortune," which will tell the true story of one man's obsession with a treasure hunt.Apple TV+Hosted by journalist and former Outside Podcast host Peter Frick-Wright, the podcast wi.....»»
Kids" noses can better fight COVID-19
University of Queensland-led research has found the lining of children's noses is better at inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 infections than adult noses......»»
Newly developed COVID-19 test detects and identifies specific variants with 100% accuracy
University of California, Irvine researchers have developed a COVID-19 test that detects and identifies specific SARS-CoV-2 variants with 100% accuracy. In a study, the RNA-encoded viral nucleic acid analytic reporter correctly determined the Alpha,.....»»
Nano-sponges with potential for rapid wastewater treatment
Efficient adsorbents for industrial wastewater treatment are important to minimize potential environmental damage. In particular, organic dyes, as a significant group of industrial pollutants, are usually highly water soluble, non-degradable and many.....»»
A Minimalist Approach to the Hunt for Dark Matter
In a new experiment, researchers looked for tiny flickers in the fundamental constants of nature......»»
Reynolds and Reynolds still on acquisition hunt
President Chris Walsh said in February the company would look for acquisitions in 2022 to bolster its product portfolio and offerings. Since then, the dealership management system provider has completed two acquisitions......»»
Nanoparticle Vaccine for Many SARS-Like Coronaviruses
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology, better known as Caltech, have developed a nanoparticle vaccine that appears to confer broad protection against SARS-like betacoronaviruses. This includes SARS-CoV-2, responsible for the current p.....»»
These Vaccines Will Take Aim at Covid—and Its Entire SARS Lineage
Scientists are developing vaccines to target the virus family that spawned Covid-19. Their efforts could thwart future variants, or even new related viruses......»»
This Australian experiment is on the hunt for an elusive particle that could help unlock the mystery of dark matter
Australian scientists are making strides towards solving one of the greatest mysteries of the universe: the nature of invisible "dark matter.".....»»
SARS-CoV-2 hijacks nanotubes between neurons to infect them
COVID-19 often leads to neurological symptoms, such as a loss of taste or smell, or cognitive impairments (including memory loss and concentration difficulties), both during the acute phase of the disease and over the long term with "long COVID" synd.....»»
Wildfire-smoke observations fill gap in estimating soot"s role in climate change
New research refining the amount of sunlight absorbed by black carbon in smoke from wildfires will help clear up a long-time weak spot in earth system models, enabling more accurate forecasting of global climate change......»»
The Hunt for Drugs for Mild COVID
People who are unlikely to develop severe COVID-19 have no widely approved medications to ease the illness.....»»
Benchmarking eight software tools for de novo genome assembly, including for SARS-CoV-2
A new study compares and assesses eight de novo genome assembly software tools on actual viral next-generation sequencing data. The study, which includes the whole genome sequence data of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is published in OM.....»»
Producing COVID-19 antibodies in hen eggs
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have been able to produce antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in hen eggs. Antibodies harvested from eggs might be used to treat COVID-19 or as a preventative measure for people exposed to th.....»»
"Future-proof" method using bacteria to remove phosphorus from wastewater
Singapore Center for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the National University of Singapore, have developed a technique to remove phosphorus from wastewater.....»»
Not a fan of AirPods? Powerbeats Pro are $50 off for Prime Day
If you're on the hunt for new wireless earbuds, you should consider this Powerbeats Pro Prime Day deal from Amazon that brings their price down to just $200......»»
"Everywhere they dig": looters hunt Albanian antiques
Shards of ceramics litter the fields of an ancient city in southeastern Albania, where looters have raided the area's highlands in search of antiquities to sell to international traffickers......»»
Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg hunt vampires in Day Shift trailer
The City of Angels is infested with vampires in Netflix's new action-comedy, Day Shift. And it's up to Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and David Franco to stop them......»»
Camo Sharks documents hunt for evidence that great white sharks change color
NatGeo's new documentary follows marine biologist Ryan Johnson's quest for evidence. Enlarge / A Great White shark swims off the coast of South Africa. The new NatGeo documentary Camo Sharks explores whether these apex predators of the.....»»
How the Large Hadron Collider Will Hunt for Dark Matter
It's the world's largest particle accelerator — and after a three-year pause for upgrades, CERN's Large Hadron Collider now detects more data, runs at higher speeds, and performs at its highest energy level ever — a whopping 13.6 trillion.....»»