Thawing Permafrost Exposes Old Pathogens—and New Hosts
Climate change is disrupting delicate arctic habitats, which could unearth frozen viruses and transport them elsewhere......»»
Plant receptors that control immunity and development share a common origin, study finds
Plants are continuously evolving new immune receptors to ever-changing pathogens. Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) have traced the origin and evolutionary trajectory of plant immune receptors. Their discovery wi.....»»
Researchers engineer viruses to kill deadly pathogens
Northwestern University researchers have successfully coaxed a deadly pathogen to destroy itself from the inside out......»»
Biologists discover that rising temperature accelerates aging in mosquitoes, weakening their immune systems
A study published January 10, 2024 in PLOS Pathogens found that mosquitoes age more quickly when temperatures are higher. This aging, in turn, weakens the mosquito immune system and makes them more likely to get infected with disease. Because global.....»»
New Hue lights, Qi2 devices, and Apple Vision Pro home potential on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we talk about smart home possibilities for Vision Pro, Philips Hue's new lights, & check out some Qi2 chargers.HomeKit Insider PodcastBefore we get into the news, your hosts can't help but talk about Ap.....»»
West Nile virus emergence and spread in Europe positively associated with agricultural activities
The spread of West Nile virus in Europe is strongly linked to agricultural activities, urbanization, and bird migration, according to a modeling study published January 25, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Lu Lu from the University.....»»
Study explores spectacular ionization cones of the galaxy NGC 5252
The nearby lenticular galaxy NGC 5252 hosts extremely extended cones of ionized material. Recent observations conducted by an international team of astronomers have inspected these remarkable structures, providing important insights into their proper.....»»
Trello data breach exposes over 15 million user email addresses
In a significant cybersecurity incident, Trello, the popular project management tool, was at the center of a data breach in January.Trello suffers data breachAn extensive user data cache was scraped from the platform and surfaced for sale on a well-k.....»»
New potato-threatening pathogens reported for first time in Pennsylvania, US
As the home of beloved snack companies like Martin's Potato Chips, Utz and Snyder's of Hanover, Pennsylvania values its potatoes. Tasty tubers across the state may face the threat of newly identified pathogen strains, though, according to Penn State.....»»
Improved mapping gives decision makers a new tool for protecting infrastructure as Arctic warms
New insights from artificial intelligence about permafrost coverage in the Arctic may soon give policymakers and land managers the high-resolution view they need to predict climate-change-driven threats to infrastructure such as oil pipelines, roads.....»»
Early CES releases, new version of Thread, & listener questions on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts go through some of the CES products that have already been announced, talk about the new version of Thread, and answer your listener questions.HomeKit InsiderAt CES 2024, the Thread Group ann.....»»
One"s trash is another"s treasure: How landfills support Andean condors
The largest landfill in Chile, Loma Los Colorados, hosts the largest known aggregation of Andean condors (Vultur gryphus) at a single site. That's according to a new study published in the Journal of Raptor Research, which highlights several insights.....»»
Microbial awakening restructures high-latitude food webs as permafrost thaws
Alaska is on the front lines of climate change, experiencing some of the fastest rates of warming of any place in the world. And when temperatures rise in the state's interior—a vast high-latitude region spanning 113 million acres—permafrost ther.....»»
Using UV disinfection instead of antibiotics in poultry farming
Infectious diseases pose a huge problem in poultry farming. Poultry farmers are often forced to rely on antibiotics to tackle this issue. However, this can sometimes result in germs developing resistance to these drugs. These resistant pathogens then.....»»
CES preview, Qi2 chargers, AI kitchens, & more on the HomeKit Insider podcast
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts talk about Samsung's AI kitchen, new Qi2 chargers, and preview what they expect to see at CES 2024.HomeKit InsiderThis week, Nomad announced its new wave of Qi2 chargers. The Qi2-enabled stan.....»»
CES preview, Qi2 chargers, AI kitchens, & more on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts talk about Samsung's AI kitchen, new Qi2 chargers, and preview what they expect to see at CES 2024.HomeKit InsiderThis week, Nomad announced its new wave of Qi2 chargers. The Qi2-enabled stan.....»»
The 10 Best Saturday Night Live hosts, ranked
Who's the king or queen of SNL? We're sharing our picks for the 10 best Saturday Night Live hosts of all-time......»»
One-pot fermentative growth of predatory bacteria
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified antibiotic resistance as one of the greatest threats to human health and life. With the alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogens and the decline in antibiotic development and discove.....»»
"Operation Triangulation" exposes advanced iMessage attack on security firm
Security experts have disclosed an astonishing four-year campaign of iPhone hacking targeting the Russian security company Kaspersky, which has been labeled "the most sophisticated exploit ever."Researchers uncover a sophisticated iPhone attackOperat.....»»
Eve Matter Devices, Next Gen CarPlay, & ESR MagSafe Chargers on HomeKit Insider
On this Christmas episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts talk about the latest Matter device from Eve, break down new Sonos rumors, and go hands-on with new MagSafe chargers.HomeKit InsiderSonos has decided to lean into the litany of rumo.....»»
Microplastic-associated pathogens in aquatic environments: A hidden health risk
Microplastics, which are minute plastic particles under 5mm in size, are becoming ever more ubiquitous in marine and freshwater ecosystems around the globe. These particles, derived from primary and secondary sources, such as industrial raw material.....»»