Snail competition leads to fewer parasites that cause schistosomiasis
Schistosomiasis is a debilitating disease caused by a parasitic worm that develops in freshwater snails before infecting people. Knocking back snail populations with pesticides is one method to control the spread of the disease, also known as "snail.....»»
Trojan horse method gives malaria parasites a taste of their own medicine
More than a quarter of Australians over the age of 50 take cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes, but our bodies also need cholesterol to survive. Now, scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) say its role as.....»»
"Mirror" nuclei help connect nuclear theory and neutron stars
Adding or removing neutrons from an atomic nucleus leads to changes in the size of the nucleus. This in turn causes tiny changes in the energy levels of the atom's electrons, known as isotope shifts. Scientists can use precision measurements of these.....»»
Confidential Apple data revealed by antitrust reports; now recalled
Two reports published by India’s competition regulator contained confidential Apple data, according to a complaint by the company. The antitrust body has now asked recipients to return the reports so that the sensitive data can be redacted in ne.....»»
Apple makes India withdraw its antitrust accusations
India's antitrust regulator is backtracking from its accusations against Apple and the App Store because of a legal technicality.India says Apple has abused its dominant market share of iOS appsIn 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) began.....»»
Urban growth leads to more intense droughts for many world cities—Sydney is a case study for areas at risk
The growth of cities worldwide is contributing to more intense drought conditions in many cities, including Sydney, a new Chinese study has found. This is adding to urban heat and water stress. These important findings point to the need to improve ho.....»»
Would you trust an ant to amputate your limb? Science is showing they are skilled surgeons
An insect bites off another insect's leg. Is this predatory behavior, aggression, defense, competition or something else? In the case of carpenter ants, it's for the good of the amputee and to the benefit of the colony......»»
A common parasite could deliver drugs to the brain—how scientists are turning Toxoplasma gondii from foe into friend
Parasites take an enormous toll on human and veterinary health. But researchers may have found a way for patients with brain disorders and a common brain parasite to become frenemies......»»
How to watch Breaking in the Olympics
For the first time in Summer Olympics history, breakdancing is an official sport in 2024. The highly-anticipated debut in Paris gets underway with the women’s competition on Friday, followed up by the men on Saturday. In the United States, both.....»»
Playing to prosper: How sports participation leads to long-term success for girls
The 2024 Paris Olympics mark the first gender-equitable Olympic Games in history, with equal numbers of men and women athletes. Audiences today are being exposed to the phenomenal accomplishments of women athletes more than ever before......»»
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 benchmarks will blow the competition out of the water!
According to benchmarks of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, it looks like it is going to be one super powerful chipset! The post Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 benchmarks will blow the competition out of the water! appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcom.....»»
Amazon defends $4B Anthropic AI deal from UK monopoly concerns
Amazon risks heavy fines if Anthropic deal violates UK's latest competition law. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially launched a pr.....»»
Our lakes are teeming with parasites. Why that"s good… and bad
If you're a fishing enthusiast, you may have already noticed abnormalities or parasites in the wild fish you catch. In fact, the fish we commonly find in our lakes, such as bass or trout, harbor several species of parasites. Although parasites are a.....»»
Olympic Training Centers Are Using Big Data and AI to Give Team USA an Edge in Paris
"Big data" and artificial intelligence are changing how elite American athletes train for the biggest competition in the world......»»
Cancer Case Rates Are Rising Across Generations, and a SpaceX Private Spacewalk Is Delayed
A new blood test for cancer, helpful cat parasites and a new kind of wood are featured in this week’s news roundup......»»
Dr. Devon Hoover murder: Massive amount of evidence leads to charges against Detroit man
Dr. Devon Hoover murder: Massive amount of evidence leads to charges against Detroit man.....»»
Machine learning leads to first regional scale forest mapping using 1-meter measurements
An Arkansas researcher has developed the first high-resolution forest canopy cover dataset for an entire state, providing valuable insights for forest management and conservation to a major economic sector in Arkansas......»»
Sustainable products give manufacturers an edge over competition, suppliers say
Suppliers and automakers increasingly see developing sustainable products not just as a way to check a box on climate targets but to help them save costs and differentiate themselves from competitors......»»
Competition over millions of years preserves genetic diversity of three crustaceans
Hosts and their parasites are in constant competition. Through genetic diversity, the host can change in such a way that infection is no longer possible. However, the parasite adapts quickly—and the game starts all over again. This is also referred.....»»
Google’s $20B default search deal with Apple violates antitrust law, judge rules
A federal judge today ruled that Google’s deals with Apple and other companies to be the default search engine violated antitrust law. As reported by Bloomberg, Judge Amit Mehta concluded that these agreements reduced competition in the search indu.....»»
Rivian won’t add CarPlay to its cars. It doesn’t need to
Carmakers are struggling to build great software, but some new startups are head and shoulders above the competition -- like Rivian......»»