Stopping SARS-CoV-2 in its tracks by blocking its main protease
Inasmuch as therapeutic options against coronavirus have been focused mainly on blocking the interaction between its spike protein and the ACE2 receptor on host cells, SARS-CoV-2 has several additional critical proteins that could potentially be targ.....»»
What I learned from using a Raspberry Pi 5 as my main computer for two weeks
Pi 5's speed makes it a useful and usable general-purpose desktop, with limits. Enlarge / The Raspberry Pi 5 inside its official case. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) I bought an 8GB Raspberry Pi 5 as soon as they went up fo.....»»
Notre Dame cathedral first to use iron reinforcements in 12th century
Devastating 2019 fire gave scholars access to previously hidden parts of the cathedral. Enlarge / The Notre-Dame de Paris has been under restoration since a devastating fire destroyed the main spire and roof in April 2019. (credi.....»»
Apple is blocking a new HEY app, and DHH isn’t having it (again)
App Store Review is blocking another Basecamp camp, and David Heinemeier Hansson isn’t happy. It happened in 2020 with the iOS app for their Hey email service. This time, it’s the standalone Hey Calendar app that Apple says violates App Store rul.....»»
The next iPhone could have the biggest increase in battery life ever
One of the main reasons to update to a new iPhone is the promise of a better battery life. While this is not true for … The post The next iPhone could have the biggest increase in battery life ever appeared first on BGR. One of the m.....»»
The iPhone 16 could wow us with a surprise camera upgrade
After treating the main camera on iPhones to its fair share of hardware and software upgrades, Apple will show some love to the ultrawide cameras in 2024......»»
Everlasting African wildfires fueled by aerosol feedback
Africa is on fire. It has been for thousands of years. The continent contains more than 50% of the total area on Earth that is burning, on average, and there is no sign of it stopping; indeed, the migrating, hemisphere-hopping African wildfire season.....»»
How to stop Apple Music from adding songs you favorite to your library
The release of iOS 17.2 introduced a few great new features to Apple Music and one potentially major annoyance. Here's how to keep favorited tracks from being added to your Apple Music library.Some of Apple Music's newest features can cause some clut.....»»
Face to face with sun-eclipsing Proba-3
Through exquisite, millimeter-scale, formation flying, the dual satellites making up ESA's Proba-3 will accomplish what was previously a space mission impossible: Cast a precisely held shadow from one platform to the other, in the process blocking ou.....»»
The best 6 smart scales for 2024
With connected apps, fitness trackers, and ample health data, your smart, upgraded bathroom scale could be the main tool to help you reach your fitness goals......»»
Apple Watch ban, passcode thieves and Beeper -- December 2023 in review
In December 2023, Apple couldn't prevent an Apple Watch ban, but it could block Beeper's hijacking of its iMessage, and it did have a go at stopping more iPhone thefts.It would be cruel to describe this Apple Watch Ultra as "red faced" about the banN.....»»
Smartphone manufacturers still want to make foldables a thing
Foldables are barely 1% of the market, but that's not stopping anyone but Apple. Enlarge / A Huawei Technologies Co. Mate X5 smartphone arranged in Hong Kong, China, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (credit: Bloomberg via Getty).....»»
8 updated Apple Watch apps that make watchOS 10 absolutely gorgeous
watchOS 10 brings a revamped UI to take advantage of larger Apple Watch displays. While Apple said it has virtually redesigned all main Watch apps, … The post 8 updated Apple Watch apps that make watchOS 10 absolutely gorgeous appeared first on.....»»
Safety of aquatic animals as human protein sources amid SARS-CoV-2 concerns
Aquatic animals have historically constituted a vital and nutritious dietary component for humans, contributing to nearly 20% of animal protein intake for approximately 3.3 billion people. Unlike terrestrial animals, there has been no evidence indica.....»»
Scientists chart diversity, function and activity of global supraglacial DNA viruses
Supraglacial environments mainly consist of four main types of habitats for microbes and viruses, including snow, ice, meltwater and cryoconites (the granular sediment on glacier surfaces). A new paper published in Science Bulletin reveals that there.....»»
AirTag saves Christmas, tracks down luggage stolen from Charlotte airport
A family successfully tracked their stolen luggage from Charlotte Douglas International Airport using an Apple AirTag — though police warn against tracking down suspects without help.AirTags can be used to track stolen luggageThe Gavino family, pla.....»»
Unusual ancient elephant tracks had our team of fossil experts stumped—how we solved the mystery
Over the past 15 years, through our scientific study of tracks and traces, we have identified more than 350 fossil vertebrate tracksites from South Africa's Cape south coast. Most are found in cemented sand dunes, called aeolianites, and all are from.....»»
US Apple Watch import ban is on hold, for now
Apple has won a temporary stay blocking the ITC sales and import ban on the Apple Watch in the United States, two days after the ban was implemented.Apple Watch Series 9 (left) and Apple Watch Ultra (right)On December 25, an ITC order banned the impo.....»»
Apple Pay now available in Lowe"s home improvement stores
Home improvement retail giant Lowe's now accepts Apple Pay in its U.S.-based locations, beating its main competitor — Home Depot — to the punch.If you're planning to visit Lowe's soon, you can now pay with your iPhone or Apple Watch. After years.....»»
Customers can now pay for goods with Apple Pay in Lowe"s home improvement stores
Home improvement retail giant Lowe's now accepts Apple Pay in its U.S.-based locations, beating its main competitor — Home Depot — to the punch.If you're planning to visit Lowe's soon, you can now pay with your iPhone or Apple Watch. After years.....»»
3 main tactics attackers use to bypass MFA
Notable security breaches have bypassed MFA to compromise taxi broker Uber, games company EA, and authentication business Okta, according to SE Labs. CISOs must bolster MFA protections SE Labs advised CISOs to step-up their efforts against attacks on.....»»