Warmer climate may drive fungi to be more dangerous to our health
The world is filled with tiny creatures that find us delicious. Bacteria and viruses are the obvious bad guys, drivers of deadly global pandemics and annoying infections. But the pathogens we haven't had to reckon with as much—yet—are the fungi......»»
Save $40 when you add 1TB of storage to your Xbox Series X or PS5
You can expand the storage of your Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 with the 1TB Western Digital WD_Black D30 Game Drive, which Best Buy is selling at $40 off......»»
Pixel Watch update brings a much-requested Apple Watch feature
The Pixel Watch launched without one major health feature that's found in most other smartwatches on the market. Today, it's finally being added......»»
These Android apps are spying on you — and there’s no easy way to stop them
Recent research has uncovered just how dangerous and easily accessible spyware apps are. These apps are a ticking privacy time bomb with little recourse......»»
New IPCC climate report contains everything you need to know
Synthesis report wraps up 6 releases over 5 years. Enlarge / The IPCC chair and secretary preside over a marathon final approval session. (credit: IPCC/Antoine Tardy) The reports produced by the Intergovernmental Panel o.....»»
Apple TV+ "Ted Lasso" cast to visit White House to promote mental health
Jason Sudeikis and the cast behind the Apple TV+ hit comedy "Ted Lasso" will be meeting President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Monday, to promote mental health and well-being.Announced late on Sunday, the visit will see the on-screen stars.....»»
The best antivirus for Mac is none at all
The online world is still a dangerous place, but while antivirus providers are trying to sell you subscriptions for their wares, macOS is still secure enough for users to resist the products. The best antivirus for Mac is a combo of existing protecti.....»»
A new approach to assessing policies in the climate crisis
Abruptly melting ice sheets, the collapse of coral reefs and rainforests: nature is complex—and climate policy must consider physical "tipping points" as well as uncertainties and measurement problems. How can the fight against the greenhouse effec.....»»
What can we expect from the final UN climate report? And what is the IPCC anyway?
After all the talk on the need for climate action, it's time for a reality check. On Monday the world will receive the latest United Nations climate report. And it's a big one......»»
Boosting survival of a beneficial bacterium in the human gut
The microbes that inhabit the gut are critical for human health, and understanding the factors that encourage the growth of beneficial bacterial species—known as "good" bacteria—in the gut may enable medical interventions that promote gut and ove.....»»
Musk ran sweaty Tesla shop near Boston, fired manager says
Benjamen Simon reported unsafe working conditions from heat “reaching dangerous temperatures” on the Tesla shop floor in Peabody, Mass., several times in 2021. .....»»
Inside Elon Musk’s cost-cutting drive at Twitter
His lieutenants have upended the company by IDing who to fire, refusing to pay vendors. Enlarge (credit: FT montage/Getty Images/Bloomberg) From a secretive “war room” at Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters last m.....»»
At least 67 people got botulism after trying to paralyze their stomachs
The aim was to slow digestion, but it instead led to life-threatening paralysis. Enlarge / Micrograph of Clostridium botulinum (credit: Getty | BSIP) Health officials in Europe are warning of an outbreak of botulism link.....»»
How climate change and invasive species threaten tree frogs
A new study from the University of Florida investigates how climate change and the spread of invasive species can combine to create a dual threat to biodiversity......»»
Testing the ocean"s chemistry and climate impact
A team of graduate students and researchers from the University of Miami is navigating through the northern Atlantic Ocean on an international research voyage to learn more about how the ocean is changing through time......»»
Drought over? Spring outlook finds relief—and flood risk
Record snowfall and rain have helped to loosen drought's grip on parts of the western U.S. as national forecasters and climate experts warned Thursday that some areas should expect more flooding as the snow begins to melt......»»
Nissan’s all-wheel drive Ariya is finally on sale, and Ars has driven it
It's been quite a wait for the AWD version, but it's finally ready for North America. Enlarge / Ars drove an early front-wheel drive Ariya last year, but now the all-wheel drive version is finally ready for these shores. (credit:.....»»
Low-cost device can measure air pollution anywhere
Air pollution is a major public health problem: The World Health Organization has estimated that it leads to over 4 million premature deaths worldwide annually. Still, it is not always extensively measured. But now an MIT research team is rolling out.....»»
Climate crisis threatens truffle production but could put UK species back on the menu
Truffles, the prized fungi coveted worldwide by chefs and food connoisseurs, have long been held in high regard......»»
Bigger flowers, greater rewards: Plants adapt to climate disruptions to lure pollinators
There's been a well-documented shift toward earlier springtime flowering in many plants as the world warms. The trend alarms biologists because it has the potential to disrupt carefully choreographed interactions between plants and the creatures—bu.....»»
Your Nighttime Snores and Coughs May Be Unique
Early research aims to look for patterns in an individual’s sleep sounds using deep neural networks—with potential applications for health care......»»