Unusual Ebola strain kills 23 in Uganda; no vaccines, treatments available
The Sudan species of Ebolavirus has a fatality rate between 41% and 100%. Enlarge / Health measures are taken at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital after an outbreak of Ebola in Uganda. (credit: Getty | Anadolu Agency) Health.....»»
NYT Crossword: answers for Wednesday, October 23
The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you're stuck, we're here to help with a list of today's clues and answers......»»
Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for October 23
Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, October 23
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Wednesday, October 23
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: October 23, 2024
Cybersecurity Engineer Texas Instruments | USA | On-site – View job details As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will design, implement and maintain cybersecurity controls for security tools to help drive zero trust and secure by design p.....»»
Internet fiber optic cables successfully detect shock waves from a rockslide
On the night of 16 June 2023, about 1.2 million cubic meters of rock rumbled down into the valley near Brienz (GR). A team from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL and ETH Zurich tracked the event using an unusual.....»»
Discovery of new bacterial toxins could be key to fighting infections
Researchers have discovered a new group of bacterial toxins that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi, opening the door to potential new treatments for infections. These toxins, found in over 100,000 microbial genomes, can destroy the cells of bacteri.....»»
The best ergonomic mice of 2024: comfortable, accessible, and affordable
Want to ease carpal tunnel or repetitive strain without reducing computer time? An ergonomic mouse might help. These are the best options in 2024......»»
Catching prey with grappling hooks and cannons: The unusual weapons arsenal of a predatory marine bacterium
Countless bacteria call the vastness of the oceans home, and they all face the same problem: the nutrients they need to grow and multiply are scarce and unevenly distributed in the waters around them. In some spots they are present in abundance, but.....»»
Android 15 is rolling out now, but the Galaxy S24 won’t get it until next year
This has been an unusual year for Android updates, as Google decided to launch the Pixel 9 phones in August rather than October. Google wanted … The post Android 15 is rolling out now, but the Galaxy S24 won’t get it until next year appea.....»»
DNA confirms these 19th-century lions ate humans
“Tsavo Man-Eaters” killed dozens of people in late 1890s, including Kenya-Uganda Railway workers. For several months in 1898, a pair of male lions turned the Tsavo region of K.....»»
mRNA vaccines for disease outbreaks can be synthesized in less time with new technique
In an era where viral outbreaks can escalate into global pandemics with alarming speed, the ability to quickly develop new vaccines has become crucial. However, the speed of vaccine production is limited because the mRNA used in it is partly chemical.....»»
DNA confirms these 19th century lions ate humans
“Tsavo Man-Eaters” killed dozens of people in late 1890s, including Kenya-Uganda Railway workers. For several months in 1898, a pair of male lions turned the Tsavo region of K.....»»
See How Many Lives Vaccines Have Saved around the World
Vaccines are the first step toward health equity in many parts of the world.....»»
New Nasal Vaccines Offer Stronger Protection from COVID, Flu, and More—No Needle Needed
Gentle nasal spray vaccines against COVID, the flu and RSV are coming. They may work better than shots in the arm.....»»
10 years ago, the most acclaimed superhero movie ever won awards and frustrated audiences
10 years ago, one of the most acclaimed, and unusual, "superhero" films ever was released. It won Oscars and has its fans, but is it all style and no substance?.....»»
First mRNA stabilizing substance could aid in development of innovative mRNA therapeutics
Messenger RNA–based therapeutics and vaccines are the new hope in the fight against incurable diseases. A commonly used strategy in the development of messenger RNA (mRNA) medicine is based on the destruction of disease-causing mRNA. Achieving the.....»»
New species of Lysionotus with unusual flowers reported from Yunnan, China
Lysionotus encompasses more than 30 species distributed from Himalaya to southern China, Indo-China and southern Japan. About half of the total 18 species are known from Yunnan, China......»»
Planning to buy a new iPad mini 7? List shows countries with the least expensive prices
Apple on Tuesday announced a new generation iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip, which enables support for Apple Intelligence features. The new iPad is now available for pre-order and will arrive in stores in 29 countries next Wednesday, October 23. And.....»»
Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras
Expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzle, space weather forecasters said Tuesday......»»