What"s Holding Up New Omicron Vaccines?
Vaccine makers worry yet another variant will start dominating in the months it takes to roll out shots against this one -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
PSA: Don’t trust Amazon’s Choice video doorbells – some allow anyone to spy on you
Consumer Reports found that some Amazon’s Choice video bells have security so bad that a complete stranger can pair their phone to your doorbell simply by holding the exterior button for eight seconds. Bad actors can even access still images fro.....»»
How air pollution can harm team performance
High levels of air pollution can harm the performance of teams, which are vital for solving complex problems such as developing clean energy technologies and vaccines, and this could harm economic development in highly polluted emerging economies, sa.....»»
Netflix ends subscriptions for legacy in-app payment users
It was once possible to sign up for Netflix directly in the iPhone app, but anyone still holding on to that plan has lost access and must sign up directly on the Netflix website.NetflixNetflix ended the ability to subscribe from within its iOS app in.....»»
New analysis shows anti-vaccination conspiracy theories gain political weight due to social media
Heightened use of social media during the coronavirus pandemic brought with it an unprecedented surge in the spread of misinformation. Of particular significance were conspiracy theories surrounding the virus and vaccines made to combat it. Though co.....»»
Ala. hospital halts IVF after state’s high court ruled embryos are “children”
Anger and uncertainty spread in wake of Friday's ruling by the state's Supreme Court. Enlarge / Nitrogen tanks holding tens of thousands of frozen embryos and eggs sit in the embryology lab at New Hope Fertility Center in New Yor.....»»
VPNVax: Crafting enhanced viral structure in vaccines through polymer restructuring
Generally speaking, the higher the degree of information restoration of a vaccine to a virus, the greater its potential efficacy. The virus itself is the most authentic vaccine, such as the varicella-zoster virus, which provides lifelong immunity aft.....»»
Stabilizing mRNA vaccines for delivery to cells
Vaccines and therapies based on messenger RNA could be more readily delivered due to a non-toxic polymer that protects RNA and controls its release inside cells......»»
The Apple Watch Series 9 is $90 off, plus more Apple Watch deals this week
Apple Watch deals are holding strong, with the Series 9 sitting at $90 off and 44mm SE sitting at $70 off. UPDATE: Feb. 14, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EST We've updated this post to reflect the most recent pricing and availability on Apple Watches, in.....»»
The one problem with Mac gaming no one is talking about
Mac gaming is going from weakness to strength, but the Magic Mouse is holding it back. Apple needs to redesign it to make it better for comfort and performance......»»
The 6 best internet speed tests for desktop and mobile in 2024
Feel like your bandwidth is holding you back? Regardless of what device you're using, these speed tests will find out how fast your connection really is......»»
Why Danish consumers keep their electricity company, even though they can save money by switching
Most people keep their electricity supplier, even though it's fast and easy to switch to a cheaper competitor. Now an economist has unraveled what's holding people back—and what could ensure cheaper electricity contracts for Danes......»»
McLaren said to seek strategic investors to fund U.K. brand"s growth
McLaren’s controlling shareholder, Bahrain's Mumtalakat Holding, has been considering bringing in additional investors who can provide capital and technological expertise for the supercar brand......»»
Researchers reveal elusive bottleneck holding back global effort to convert carbon dioxide waste into usable products
Think of it as recycling on the nanoscale: a tantalizing electrochemical process that can harvest carbon before it becomes air pollution and restructure it into the components of everyday products......»»
DNA particles that mimic viruses hold promise as vaccines
Using a virus-like delivery particle made from DNA, researchers from MIT and the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard have created a vaccine that can induce a strong antibody response against SARS-CoV-2......»»
Study explores how opposing viewpoints may have impacted vaccine hesitancy
As the COVID-19 pandemic raged throughout the country in 2020, politics, memes and public messaging converged to dramatically influence individuals' decisions regarding the in-development COVID vaccines, according to a new article by researchers at t.....»»
Soapbark discovery offers a sustainability boost for the global vaccine market
A valuable molecule sourced from the soapbark tree and used as a key ingredient in vaccines, has been replicated in an alternative plant host for the first time, opening unprecedented opportunities for the vaccine industry......»»
Single-city climate conventions damaging carbon emissions pledges, says study
Holding Conference(s) of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP) across multiple continents simultaneously should become the norm to dramatically lower carbon emissions from attendee travel, researchers have argued......»»
1,500 kids got bogus homeopathic pellets instead of lifesaving vaccines in NY
The midwife paid a fine and is barred from accessing the state's vaccine records system. Enlarge / Vials containing pills for homeopathic remedies are displayed at Ainsworths Pharmacy on August 26, 2005, in London. (credit: Getty.....»»
There’s a Huge Covid Surge Right Now and Nobody Is Talking About It
The US is in the midst of the largest Covid surge since Omicron, but with minimal testing and good population immunity, the wave is largely being ignored......»»
When Choosing What Diseases to Develop Drugs For, It All Comes Down to Funding
Prescription drugs and vaccines have revolutionized healthcare, but how do researchers and industry decide what diseases to pursue?.....»»