Three New Ebola Vaccines Will Soon Be Tested in Uganda
Health care workers in Uganda will be among the first people to receive candidate Ebola vaccines in a clinical trial that could expand the available tools for the control of Sudan ebolavirus outbreaks.....»»
Molecular biology technique allows for discovery of novel targets for candidate vaccines against schistosomiasis
Researchers in Brazil have used an innovative technique in molecular biology to identify targets for candidate vaccines against Schistosoma mansoni, the parasite that causes schistosomiasis......»»
"Frankenstein design" enables 3D printed neutron collimator
The time-tested strategy of "divide and conquer" took on a new, high-tech meaning during neutron experiments by scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. They discovered that the problems they faced while attempting to 3.....»»
UK"s summer 2022 drought provides warning for future years, say scientists
The UK will be increasingly tested by more droughts like 2022, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for similar extreme weather in future, say scientists who have analyzed that summer's events......»»
Chemists develop method to confirm mRNA vaccine stability
University at Albany researchers at the RNA Institute have developed a new method to test COVID-19 vaccine integrity that could allow anyone with basic skills in vaccine handling to detect expired vaccines quickly and effectively, without specialized.....»»
I tested the three best 14-inch gaming laptops. There’s a clear winner
The Zephyrus G14, Blade 14, and Omen Transcend 14 are all great gaming laptops, but only one can win in this 14-inch laptop shootout......»»
Indonesia hunts clues as study suggests Javan tiger may still exist
Indonesia is hunting for more clues that the extinct Javan tiger may still exist in the wild, a government official said Tuesday, after a new study suggested links between a DNA-tested hair and the big cat......»»
Testing the 2024 BMW M2—maybe the last M car with a manual transmission
We've tested the three-pedal, stickshift BMW M2 on the road and on track. Enlarge / BMW's M2 might be the last M car it builds with three pedals and a stick shift. (credit: Peter Nelson) We're at an interesting crossroad.....»»
Novel microsatellite tags hold promise for illuminating sea turtles" cryptic lost years
In the new article "Novel Microsatellite Tags Hold Promise for Illuminating the Lost Years in Four Sea Turtle Species" published in Animals, researchers tested new prototypes of microsatellite tags on 160 juvenile sea turtles of four species in the N.....»»
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 review: a nearly flawless inkjet
We tested the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850, an all-in-one inkjet tank printer that's fast enough to compete with high-quality color laser printers......»»
Can mRNA vaccines help boost livestock production?
University of Queensland researchers say mRNA vaccine technology could play an important role in boosting livestock production to meet global food demands......»»
Messenger RNAs with multiple "tails" could lead to more effective therapeutics, say researchers
Messenger RNA (mRNA) made its big leap into the public limelight during the pandemic, thanks to its cornerstone role in several COVID-19 vaccines. But mRNAs, which are genetic sequences that instruct the body to produce proteins, are also being devel.....»»
Tested: ESR’s new 3-in-1 Qi2 charger is one of the most affordable 15W iPhone 15 stands
ESR just recently launched its , and I’ve been using it with my Apple setup for the past week. It might not be the most premium option on the market, but it’s the most affordable way to enjoy 15W speeds with a desktop form-factor, AirPods power p.....»»
Best car vacuum 2024: tried and tested by us
Keep your car dust and crumb-free with the best car vacuums from the likes of Dyson, Shark and Eufy.....»»
Ebola: Scientists reveal a new way it replicates
Scientists in Canada and the U.S. have discovered a new way in which Ebola—an often deadly virus affecting people mostly in sub-Saharan Africa—reproduces in the body......»»
Arctic Weather Satellite tested for life in orbit
ESA's Arctic Weather Satellite has passed its environmental test campaign with flying colors—meaning that the satellite has been declared fit for liftoff and its life in the harsh environment of space......»»
I tried Belkin’s ridiculous new iPhone accessory — and I love it
The Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro is one of the most ridiculous iPhone accessories of 2024. But it's also fantastic, and I tested it out......»»
"GPS nanoparticle" platform precisely delivers therapeutic payload to cancer cells
A newly developed "GPS nanoparticle" injected intravenously can home in on cancer cells to deliver a genetic punch to the protein implicated in tumor growth and spread, according to researchers from Penn State. They tested their approach in human cel.....»»
13 of 14 driver-assist systems rated ‘marginal" or ‘poor" in IIHS test
Driver-assist systems were tested for driver monitoring, involvement and encouragement of safety feature usage. The Teammate with Advanced Drive was the only system out of fourteen tested to receive an "acceptable rating" from the IIHS......»»
13 of 14 automated driving systems rated ‘marginal" or ‘poor" in IIHS test
Automated driving systems were tested for driver monitoring, involvement and encouragement of safety feature usage. The Teammate with Advanced Drive was the only system out of fourteen tested to receive an "acceptable rating" from the IIHS......»»
Early experiments show Ebola-fighting potential of engineered bacteria
Since its 1976 emergence in Africa, the Ebola virus has proven an especially lethal contagion, killing roughly 50% of the people who contract it. The 2019 FDA approval of a vaccine, combined with the subsequent development of two antibody-based drugs.....»»