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Sugar Additive Trehalose Could Have Helped Spread Dangerous Superbug Around the US

A sugar additive used in several foods could have helped spread a seriously dangerous superbug around the US, according to a 2018 study. ScienceAlert reports: The finger of blame is pointed squarely at the sugar trehalose, found in foods such as nutr.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotDec 31st, 2021

Spectroscopy study determines how catalysts remove dangerous nitrogen oxides

Catalysts belonging to the zeolite family help to remove toxic nitrogen oxides from industrial emissions. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have now discovered that their complex nano porous structure is crucial. Specifically, individual.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Nissan dealership sues after toxic chemical fire forced 3-day closure

Conyers Nissan, located less than 3 miles from a fire that released dangerous levels of chlorine, is seeking class-action status to represent thousands of affected businesses......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Here"s what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual

With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton powered into a very rare threat flirting with experts' worst fears......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Widening talent pool in cyber with on-demand contractors

Filling roles within the cyber sector is an ongoing battle. The shortfall of workers risks creating a vicious cycle within existing cyber teams: With fewer team members to spread the workload on, you risk burning out security professionals. Many make.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Novel etching technique enhances absorptivity of powders for metal 3D-printing

In a significant advancement for metal additive manufacturing, researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and their academic partners have developed a technique that enhances the optical absorptivity of metal powders used in 3D prin.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Satellite data show massive bombs dropped in dangerous proximity to Gaza Strip hospitals in 2023

Satellite data on the proximity of hundreds of M-84 bomb craters to hospitals in the Gaza Strip suggest that, as of November 2023, hospitals were not being given special protection from indiscriminate bombing, as mandated by international humanitaria.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Nobel-winning physicist "unnerved" by AI technology he helped create

A US scientist who won the 2024 Nobel physics prize for his pioneering work on artificial intelligence said Tuesday he found recent advances in the technology "very unnerving" and warned of possible catastrophe if not kept in check......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Study reveals how parasites thrive by balancing specialization with exploiting diverse species communities

A single shift of a parasite from one host species to another can trigger catastrophic infectious disease outbreaks. Despite this, scientists continue to debate the role of species diversity in natural environments on the spread of these parasites......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

How a witch-hunting manual and social networks helped ignite Europe"s witch craze

The sudden emergence of witch trials in early modern Europe may have been fueled by one of humanity's most significant intellectual milestones: the invention of the printing press in 1450......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

PSA: Install iOS 18 with Messages via satellite for your Hurricane Milton prep

Hurricane Milton currently looks like an extremely dangerous threat to the state of Florida. If you are in Milton’s path, or you know someone who is, there’s a key piece of hurricane prep I highly recommend: install iOS 18 so you can start using.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

New polymer design breaks the tradeoff between toughness and recyclability

Plastics underpin much of modern life—areas like medicine, technology, and food safety would be unrecognizable without plastics and their useful properties. However, the toughness of plastics, which is often desirable, also makes them a dangerous p.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs may have led to the invention of "ant agriculture"

The event that wiped out the dinosaurs wasn't all bad. The low-light environment caused by the meteor impact some 66 million years ago favored the spread of fungi that feed on organic matter, which was abundant at the time as plants and animals were.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 6th, 2024

Human cases of H5N1 confirmed in California amid rapid dairy spread

The CDC confirmed two new bird flu cases, bringing the human tally to 17. Two California dairy farm workers who had contact with H5N1-infected cows have contracted an H5 avian inf.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Why trolls, extremists, and others spread conspiracy theories they don’t believe

Some just want to promote conflict, cause chaos, or even just get attention. There has been a lot of research on the types of people who believe conspiracy theories, and their rea.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Making an RSV Vaccine Was Hard. Getting People to Take It Is Even Harder

New vaccines could help stem the spread of respiratory syncytial virus, but there are already huge inequities in access and uptake......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Research reveals how media coverage helped successfully mitigate forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon

A new study from the University of California San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals that public outcry can lead to significant environmental action, even when public administrations are openly hostile to environmental priorities......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Scientists develop novel method for strengthening PVC products

Researchers have developed a way to make one type of plastic material more durable and less likely to shed dangerous microplastics. Their study has identified a secure way to attach chemical additives to polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The work is publishe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Study reveals invasive Apple Snail could spread further in Africa

New research reveals that the invasive Apple Snail—which threatens rice crops—could spread further in Africa. The study is published in the journal CABI Agriculture and Bioscience......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Chemist challenges traditional views on crystal growth

Remember that old high school chemistry experiment where salt crystals precipitate out of a saltwater solution—or maybe the one where rock candy crystals form from sugar water? It turns out that your understanding of how crystals formed in those so.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

How higher-order interactions can remodel the landscape of complex systems

Networks, which include nodes and connections, can help researchers model dynamic systems like the spread of disease or how the brain processes information......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024