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Smells may prime our gut to fight off infection

Many organisms react to the smell of deadly pathogens by reflexively avoiding them. But a recent study from the University of California, Berkeley, shows that the nematode C. elegans also reacts to the odor of pathogenic bacteria by preparing its int.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 7th, 2024

Downey Jr. plans to fight AI re-creations from beyond the grave

In podcast interview, actor takes firm stance against digital recreations of his likeness. Robert Downey Jr. has declared that he will sue any future Hollywood executives who try.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

New study explores adoption of robotic weeding to fight superweeds

Most corn and soybean fields in the U.S. are planted with herbicide-resistant crop varieties. However, the evolution of superweeds that have developed resistance to common herbicides is jeopardizing current weed management strategies. Agricultural ro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

South Africa"s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy—model shows how social grants could work

South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

12 best TV shows to stream this Halloween

Halloween is a prime time to binge-watch scary shows, and horror fans can stream these ten exciting and terrifying TV shows to celebrate All Hallows' Eve......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

New gold nanorod technology can fry bacteria to sterilize implants

In the fight against antibiotic resistance, a new technology developed at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, can be of great importance when, for example, hip and knee implants are surgically inserted. By heating up small nanorods of gold.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

The best shows on Amazon Prime Video right now (November 2024)

Alex Cross from the James Patterson novels comes to the small screen in Cross this month, one of the best shows on Amazon Prime Video right now......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

New class of encrypted peptides exhibits significant antimicrobial properties

In a significant advance against the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, researchers have identified a novel class of antimicrobial agents known as encrypted peptides, which may expand the immune system's arsenal of tools to fight infect.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Shaken Baby Syndrome Has Been Discredited. Why Is Robert Roberson Still on Death Row?

Convicted of a crime that never happened, Roberson’s case is a prime example of how the U.S. legal system often fails to recognize advances in scientific knowledge.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Entrust helps banks fight fraud during account opening

Entrust announced an all-in-one consumer banking platform that allows banks and credit unions to provide high-assurance security throughout the customer lifecycle – from account opening to financial credential issuance to on-going, everyday transac.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Jury rules Masimo smartwatches infringe Apple design patents

Apple and medical device company Masimo are currently embroiled in multiple legal battles, headlined by the ongoing fight over the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen sensor. In a separate case, however, Apple was handed a victory today courtesy of a ju.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (October 25-27)

From a raucous sex comedy to a drama about a cult leader, these Amazon Prime Video movies are the perfect way to spend a late October weekend......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Apple trials app to manage a person"s blood sugar levels

Apple is still working to help fight diabetes, with a report claiming it is internally testing an app to help people manage their blood sugar levels.Glucose monitoring on an Apple Watch using a Dexcom appApple has long been rumored to be working on w.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Synthesis method improves catalytic activity by controlling the surface structure of metal particles

Fine-tuning the reactions that produce hydrogen (H2) for use as a clean fuel is an important endeavor to fight against climate change. Researchers at Tohoku University and the Tokyo University of Science have succeeded in improving the catalytic acti.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Study shows weak external electric fields may protect crops from infection

Research from Dr. Giovanni Sena's group in the Department of Life Sciences highlights an intriguing method to help protect plants from pathogen attacks using weak electric fields......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Rocket Report: Sneak peek at the business end of New Glenn; France to fly FROG

"The vehicle's max design gimbal condition is during ascent when it has to fight high-altitude winds." Welcome to Edition 7.17 of the Rocket Report! Next week marks 10 years since.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

5 of the best new series to watch on Paramount+, Apple TV+, Disney+, and Prime Video

Netflix remains the biggest streaming service compared to all other comers by an order of magnitude, but that doesn’t mean its myriad rivals aren’t continually … The post 5 of the best new series to watch on Paramount+, Apple TV+, D.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Good Omens will wrap with a single 90-minute episode

Creator Neil Gaiman has exited the series in the wake of sexual assault allegations. The third and final season of Good Omens, Prime Video's fantasy series adapted from the classi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Research on how gut bacteria breaks down dietary fiber could lead to helpful new probiotics

There are trillions of bacteria in the human gut microbiome. When we eat fruits and vegetables, some of these bacteria break down the dietary fiber and provide us with metabolites, small molecules our body can use for energy or cell repair......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Scientists invented a powder that can suck carbon dioxide from the air

The fight against climate change may have found a new secret weapon in the form of a carbon-capturing powder that is capable of sucking up … The post Scientists invented a powder that can suck carbon dioxide from the air appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Warming lakes and rivers may spread fish pathogens

Michigan's rivers and lakes were once cold enough that fish were protected from some infection-causing parasites. As the Great Lakes ecosystem warms, a Michigan State University researcher is investigating new pathogens that may become relevant to th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024