The $6 Billion Shot at Making New Antibiotics
Antimicrobials cost as much to develop as other drugs, but don’t earn the same returns. Congress could give drugmakers a boost, but time is running out......»»
PyPI halted new users and projects while it fended off supply-chain attack
Automation is making attacks on open source code repositories harder to fight. Enlarge / Supply-chain attacks, like the latest PyPI discovery, insert malicious code into seemingly functional software packages used by developers......»»
Employees keep home distractions at bay by using their working memory
Are family challenges distracting you at work, making your job feel demanding and stressful?.....»»
Making the future too bright: How wishful thinking can point us in the wrong direction
Everyone indulges in wishful thinking now and again. But when is that most likely to happen, and when could it actually be harmful? A new study led by the University of Amsterdam (UvA) demonstrates unequivocally that the greater the insecurity and an.....»»
Gemini is making its way onto Google Messages
Google has started to roll out Gemini support in Google Messages for beta testers after announcing the feature last month. The post Gemini is making its way onto Google Messages appeared first on Phandroid. Last month, Google announced tha.....»»
Debunking compliance myths in the digital era
Despite recent economic fluctuations, the software-as-a-service (SaaS) market isn’t letting up. The industry is set to grow annually by over 18% and be valued at $908.21 billion by 2030. It’s evident the industry is fueled by an increasing relian.....»»
SWAT team’s Spot robot shot multiple times during standoff
It's believed to be the first time Boston Dynamics' dog-like robot has taken a bullet during active duty and highlights how it can make police work safer......»»
Future of 1 billion people in South Asia hinges on water pact, says new analysis
Better collaboration is urgently needed to mitigate the impacts of climate change on three key river basins in South Asia—the Brahmaputra, Indus and Ganges—according to new analysis......»»
Starlink mobile plans hit snag as FCC dismisses SpaceX spectrum application
SpaceX application tossed but firm will get another shot in spectrum rulemaking. Enlarge / A Starlink user terminal during winter. (credit: Getty Images | AntaresNS) Starlink's mobile ambitions were dealt at least a temp.....»»
NASA"s Europa clipper survives and thrives in "outer space on Earth"
In less than six months, NASA is set to launch Europa Clipper on a 1.6-billion-mile (2.6-billion-kilometer) voyage to Jupiter's ocean moon Europa. From the wild vibrations of the rocket ride to the intense heat and cold of space to the punishing radi.....»»
Hyundai plans $51 billion investment in EVs, software-defined vehicles over 3 years
Hyundai is adding 80,000 new employees, including 44,000 new hires in electrification, SDVs and carbon neutrality......»»
Cybersecurity essentials during M&A surge
The volume of mergers and acquisitions has surged significantly this quarter. Data from Dealogic shows a 130% increase in US M&A activity, totaling $288 billion. Worldwide M&A has also seen a substantial uptick, rising by 56% to $453 billion. Conside.....»»
The psychological poverty trap: How lack of money impacts decision-making, procrastination and loss of control
Lack of money impacts how a person takes financial decisions: now or preferably later. Procrastination and avoidance behaviors in turn have an effect on lack of money, which can result in a sense of loss of control. These are the findings of psycholo.....»»
Elephant hunting by early humans may explain proximity between extensive Paleolithic stone quarries and water sources
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University have uncovered the mystery surrounding extensive Paleolithic stone quarrying and tool-making sites: Why did Homo erectus repeatedly revisit the very same locations for hundreds of thousands of years? The answer.....»»
Enjoy Your Favorite Wine Before Climate Change Destroys It
Extreme heat and droughts are making it harder to grow grapes in many traditional regions. Here’s how scientists are helping the industry adapt......»»
Micro-Lisa: Making a mark with novel nano-scale laser writing
High-power lasers are often used to modify polymer surfaces to make high-tech biomedical products, electronics and data storage components......»»
Billionaire brothers Thomas and James Duff buy dealerships
Thomas and James Duff, second-generation owners of a tire-retail empire, are on Forbes' roster of the richest people in the world, each listed with $3 billion in net worth......»»
12P/Pons-Brooks: How and when to see the "Devil Comet"
A Mount Everest-sized 'devil' comet making its first visit to the inner solar system in more than 70 years could be visible to the naked eye over the next few weeks......»»
A microalgae–material hybrid promotes carbon neutrality
Microalgae, including cyanobacteria and green algae, represent the most important biological systems for producing biomass and high-value products. It is estimated that microalgae can fix about 90 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year, which accoun.....»»
Apple promotes ‘Reasons to Upgrade’ on new iPhone comparison website
Apple is making it easier for iPhone users to know what’s new when they’re shopping for a new device. A new “Reasons to Upgrade” tool on Apple’s website offers an in-depth look at the differences between the iPhone 15 and older models datin.....»»
Gut microbiota and antibiotics: Missing puzzle piece discovered
The intricacies of how intestinal bacteria adapt to their environment have yet to be fully explored. Researchers from the Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) in Würzburg and the University of California, Berkeley, U.S., have.....»»