US preps vaccine contingencies amid panic over poorly understood omicron
Vaccines offer "at least some protection" against omicron, Biden believes. Enlarge / WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 29: Anthony Fauci (R), Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to th.....»»
Scientists discover how caterpillars can stop their bleeding in seconds
Blood is a remarkable material: it must remain fluid inside blood vessels, yet clot as quickly as possible outside them, to stop bleeding. The chemical cascade that makes this possible is well understood for vertebrate blood. But hemolymph, the equiv.....»»
Most states now have affirmative sexual consent laws, but not enough people know what they mean
Earlier this month, Queensland became the latest state to pass affirmative consent laws. This means consent is understood as ongoing communication for the purposes of rape and sexual assault offenses......»»
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......»»
GPT-5 might arrive this summer as a “materially better” update to ChatGPT
Sources say to expect OpenAI's next major AI model mid-2024, according to a new report. Enlarge When OpenAI launched its GPT-4 AI model a year ago, it created a wave of immense hype and existential panic from its abilit.....»»
Spotify upset over 9 day App Review, cries antitrust to EC
Ten years and a $2 billion fine later, Apple is still upsetting EU favorite Spotify but this time, because the company isn't making App Review for the company any faster than it is for other developers.Spotify preps its app on iPhone for new EU rules.....»»
IT leaders think immutable data storage is an insurance policy against ransomware
IT leaders consider immutable storage as a must-have in the fight against cyberattacks, according to Scality. Ransomware threats are now understood by organizations to be inevitable. Reports show 1 in 4 organizations that pay a ransom never get their.....»»
AI making waves in marine data collection
Numerous measurement stations around the world provide us with data about air quality, allowing us to enhance it. Although we are increasingly collecting data from marine areas, access to such data is considerably more challenging. Signals are poorly.....»»
Q&A: How Instagram influencers profit from anti-vaccine misinformation
While Instagram might have a reputation for superficiality—a realm of exquisitely filtered images—it is now eclipsing other social media as a news source. The platform is increasingly filled with information, some of it pernicious and distributed.....»»
Inland waters are a blind spot in greenhouse gas emissions
Inland waters such as rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and ponds may release copious amounts of greenhouse gases, but this possibility is not well understood. In a new review published in theJournal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, Qianqian Yang an.....»»
Researchers: Cultural burning is better for Australian soils than prescribed burning, or no burning at all
Imagine a landscape shaped by fire, not as a destructive force but as a life-giving tool. That's the reality in Australia, where Indigenous communities have long understood the intricate relationship between fire, soil and life. Cultural burning has.....»»
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.....»»
Fix: Face ID & Passcode Missing in Settings
If Face ID and Passcode options suddenly go missing in your device’s settings, there’s no need to panic. There’s a reasonable explanation and a fix. Some iPhone and iPad users are saying these options have vanished from the Settings.....»»
Eight new deep-sea species of marine sponges discovered
Although marine sponges are widespread in the oceans, their biodiversity and distribution is still poorly known. Even though the Mediterranean Sea is the most explored sea on Earth, a study by Julio A. Díaz and colleagues, published in PeerJ, reveal.....»»
How to Find Deleted Voicemails on iPhone
Have you ever deleted a voicemail on your iPhone and instantly changed your mind? If so, there’s no need to panic. There’s a very easy way to recover deleted voicemails on your device. Over the years, friends, family, and readers have mes.....»»
Research milestone reached as healthy koala leaves treatment program
In a research milestone, the first koala to receive the QUT-developed chlamydia vaccine has been released from the program and back into the wild......»»
The politics and economics behind Joe Biden"s China-car espionage probe
Joe Biden is campaigning for re-election, and U.S. automakers have voiced fear bordering on panic about having to compete at home with Chinese EVs......»»
Genetic research reveals several new fern species in tropical America
Researchers have clarified the evolutionary history of a previously poorly known group of ferns from the tropical rainforests of America using DNA methods. The study discovered many new fern species, 18 of which have now been given official names and.....»»
Unlocking the mechanism of pineapple internal browning
Internal browning (IB) is a significant post-harvest issue in pineapples, impacting fruit quality and leading to substantial losses, yet its mechanism remains poorly understood. Studies have shown that the accumulation of phenolic compounds plays a k.....»»
CDC recommends spring COVID booster for people 65 and up
The shot should be taken at least four months since the last COVID vaccination. Enlarge / The Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine is shown at a CVS in 2023. (credit: Getty | Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle ) People ages.....»»
Rocket Report: Starliner launch preps; Indian rocket engine human-rated
The Bahamian government and SpaceX signed an agreement for Falcon 9 booster landings. Enlarge / The first stage of United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket was lifted onto its launch platform this week in preparation for an April.....»»