Titanium micro-spikes skewer resistant superbugs
A new study suggests rough surfaces inspired by the bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings may be more effective at combating drug-resistant superbugs, including fungus, than previously understood......»»
Study describes zinc oxide nanoparticle strategy for inactivation of multidrug-resistant bacteria
An article published in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering describes a possible strategy for promoting selective inhibition of multidrug-resistant bacteria, which are increasingly abundant owing to the indiscriminate use of antibiotics.....»»
New antibiotic class effective against multidrug-resistant bacteria discovered
Scientists at Uppsala University have discovered a new class of antibiotics with potent activity against multi-drug resistant bacteria, and have shown that it cures bloodstream infections in mice. The new antibiotic class is described in an article i.....»»
April Fools! Sony Teases Fans with a “New” Xperia Model
Dubbed the "Xperia 5 V Micro," the obviously fictitious phone is designed to be as small as possible. The post April Fools! Sony Teases Fans with a “New” Xperia Model appeared first on Phandroid. With April 1st now upon us, it&.....»»
Save $100 on the water-resistant GoPro Max 360 action camera
The GoPro Max is a durable and water-resistance action camera that's capable of taking 360-degree videos at 5.7K resolution. It's down to $400 from Best Buy......»»
iPhone 16 Pro may have polished titanium instead of brushed – here’s how it might look
A new report claims that Apple has developed a new finish for the titanium frame of the iPhone 16 Pro models, with the brushed look of the iPhone 15 Pro replaced by “a more polished material.” The switch from stainless steel to titanium frame.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro may gain a new polished, glossy titanium finish
Apple is believed to be sticking with titanium for the forthcoming iPhone 16 Pro, but a new leak claims that an improved manufacturing process will give it a more polished look.iPhone 16 Pro could have a new, more polished titanium finishFollowing re.....»»
China has a big problem with super gonorrhea, study finds
Drug-resistant gonorrhea is a growing problem—one that doesn't heed borders. Enlarge / A billboard from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation is seen on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California, on May 29, 2018, warning of a drug-res.....»»
Micro-influencers play pivotal role in crises, study reveals
You don't need to be an influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers to have a real-world impact during a crisis, according to a new study published in the Australasian Journal of Information Systems......»»
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......»»
iPhone 16 Pro may introduce ‘space black’ and ‘rose’ titanium colors while dropping blue finish
A pair of iPhone 16 Pro rumors have surfaced overnight, giving us a possible preview of what’s to come this fall. The first is a new look at what may be the iPhone 16 Pro color lineup. more….....»»
Attackers are exploiting JetBrains TeamCity flaw to deliver a variety of malware
Attackers are exploiting the recently patched JetBrains TeamCity auth bypass vulnerability (CVE-2024-27198) to deliver ransomware, cryptominers and remote access trojans (RATs), according to Trend Micro researchers. The CVE-2024-27198 timeline CVE-20.....»»
Yeast uses plastic waste oils to make high-value chemicals
Polyolefins are a type of plastic that is resistant to breaking down. This makes this plastic—a kind found in everything from grocery bags to car bumpers—hard to recycle. In a new study, scientists have discovered a potential solution, the yeast.....»»
People Hate the Idea of Car-Free Cities—Until They Live in One
Removing cars from urban areas means lower carbon emissions, less air pollution, and fewer road traffic accidents. So why are residents so resistant?.....»»
iPhone 17 display rumored to be anti-reflective and more scratch-resistant
A new rumor claims that Apple will adopt a significantly more scratch-resistant, anti-reflective glass display for the iPhone 17.Future iPhones could have strong glass displaysApple regularly promotes the hardness and scratch-resistance of its iPhone.....»»
Advancing precision agriculture: GANs for high-fidelity synthetic weed identification
Meeting the growing food demand is a significant challenge, exacerbated by weed-induced crop production constraints. Conventional weed management methods, such as herbicides, have inadvertently fostered the emergence of resistant species, underscorin.....»»
Advancements in greenhouse spike detection with deep learning for enhanced phenotypic trait analysis
Accurate extraction of phenotypic traits from image data is essential for cereal crop research, but spike detection in greenhouses is challenging due to the environmental and physical similarities between spikes and leaves. Recent efforts include inc.....»»
Is the Apple Watch Series 9 waterproof?
Can you wear your Apple Watch Series 9 during swimming? How about while water skiing? Find out whether your smartwatch is waterproof or simply water resistant......»»
Another Apple supplier hit by cancellation of a massive micro LED delivery project
A second micro LED supplier has announced the abrupt cancellation of a project believed to be for micro LED displays for the Apple Watch Ultra 3.Apple Watch UltraApple has not confirmed the cancellation of its micro LED plans for the Apple Watch Ultr.....»»
Exploring the bactericidal activity of T1-spanin against drug-resistant bacteria
Given the worldwide prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria, the research community is on the lookout for alternative bactericidal treatment approaches. In a recent study, Japanese researchers have now compared bacteriophage-derived enzymes for combati.....»»
What makes a pathogen antibiotic-resistant?
Antimicrobial resistance is a story of constantly moving parts and players. With every new or tweaked antibiotic or antimicrobial drug, the targeted pathogens begin the evolutionary dance of acquiring resistance, prompting researchers to constantly d.....»»