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......»»
Tracking Facebook connections between parent groups and vaccine misinfo
Tracking connections pre and post COVID also shows the pull of conspiracy groups. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Joe Amon) Misinformation about the pandemic and the health measures that are effective against SARS-CoV-2 has been a si.....»»
The hunt is on for a “new Eden” in Snowpiercer S3 trailer
"For the first time since the world ended, a brighter future awaits beyond the train." Sean Bean is back as Mr. Wilford in the third season of Snowpiercer. We finally have a full trailer for the upcoming third season of Snowpiercer, and t.....»»
Best QLED TV deals for January 2022
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......»»
The James Webb Space Telescope is about to supercharge our hunt for exoplanets
The James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch in the coming months, and when it does, it will completely revolutionize how we hunt for habitable planets......»»
Need last-minute gift ideas? Here are 10 great picks for Pixel users
We rounded up the best gifts for Google Pixel users, so if you're still on the hunt for a good gift, then look no further!.....»»
SARS-CoV-2 goes "underground" to spread from cell to cell
The virus that causes COVID-19 has adopted some stealth moves to stay alive and kicking, and one secret to its success is hiding from the immune system by spreading through cell-to-cell transmission, a new study has found......»»
Too many gorillas? The great apes" hunt for space in Rwanda
A huge male silverback gorilla nibbles on a tasty bamboo shoot before farting loudly, oblivious to his neighbours—farmers working fertile fields a stone's throw away......»»
US Army Creates Single Vaccine Against All COVID, SARS Variants
Slashdot readers fahrbot-bot and Tangential share a report from Defense One: Within weeks, scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research expect to announce that they have developed a vaccine that is effective against COVID-19 and all its v.....»»
Coating surfaces with a thin layer of copper has the potential to kill the virus causing COVID-19 faster
Researchers have discovered that using a thin-film coating of copper or copper compounds on surfaces could enhance copper's ability to inactivate or destroy the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for COVID-19......»»
Exploring genetics of SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses in animals around the world
A genetic and geographic analysis of variants of SARS-CoV-2 -- the virus that causes COVID-19 -- and related viruses in humans and animals may provide evidence of interspecies transmission worldwide......»»
Breakthrough infections generate "super immunity" to COVID-19, study suggests
Breakthrough infections greatly enhance immune response to variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, according to new research. The study is the first to use live SARS-CoV-2 variants to measure cross-neutralization of blood serum from breakthrough.....»»
UK National Crime Agency Finds 225 Million Previously Unexposed Passwords
The United Kingdom's National Crime Agency and National Cyber Crime Unit have uncovered a colossal trove of stolen passwords. From a report: We know this because Troy Hunt, of Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) fame, yesterday announced the agency has handed t.....»»
Rise of alternative data could be a boon, not a bust, for hedge funds, says study
Whether it's satellite images or social media activity, alternative data has become hot property as hedge funds and other large asset managers hunt for new ways to gain a competitive edge in their trading strategies......»»
Details released on the Trump administration’s pandemic chaos
Report provides details of how Trump's appointees got in the way. Enlarge / Scott Atlas, a White House adviser, used his position to advocate for allowing the SARS-CoV-2 virus to spread and tried to block testing for it, which would fu.....»»
An aptasensor has been designed to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus in saliva
Scientists at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have developed the first photo-electrochemical aptasensor that detects the SARS-CoV-2 virus in a saliva sample. This sensor, which uses aptamers (a type of artificial antibody), is more sensit.....»»
h-BN/NiS2/NiS nanocatalysts for removing rhodamine B and Cr(VI) in wastewater
The human health is suffering from effluent containing heavy metal ions (such as Cr(VI)) and organic dyes (such as rhodamine B). Among numerous strategies to remove pollutants from water, photocatalysis has attracted extensive attention due to its lo.....»»
Destiny 2 Xur Location This Week – Dec 17 – Dec 20, 2021
If you’re on the hunt for the Agent of Nine, you’ve come to the right place. Discover the Destiny 2 … The post Destiny 2 Xur Location This Week – Dec 17 – Dec 20, 2021 appeared first on PlayStation Universe. If youR.....»»
Hydroelectric dams take toll on endangered big cats, study shows
Big cats are among the most widespread top predators on Earth. Lions stalk zebra in the African savanna, tigers ambush antelope in the forests of Asia and jaguars hunt deer in the jungles of South America. They play an important role in ecosystems by.....»»
Pfizer’s anti-COVID drug still looks effective after further analysis
No deaths, ~80 percent drop in hospitalization compared to the placebo group. Enlarge / Scenes like this might become less common if a new SARS-CoV-2 protease inhibitor becomes widely available. (credit: Getty Images) On Monda.....»»
Scientists develop an RNA-based breath test to detect COVID-19
A breathalyzer that reverse-transcribes RNA from airborne SARS-CoV-2 in breath predicts lower respiratory tract involvement and is less invasive than alternative testing approaches, report researchers......»»