What we know about the new SARS strain that’s shutting down the UK
Policy is to treat it like a potential threat, but the emphasis is on "potential." Enlarge (credit: CDC.gov) A variant of the pandemic coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is now dominating headlines and inspiring precautionary travel bans worldwide. But.....»»
After 32 years, one of the ’Net’s oldest software archives is shutting down
Hobbes OS/2 Archive: "As of April 15th, 2024, this site will no longer exist." Enlarge / Box art for IBM OS/2 Warp version 3, an OS released in 1995 that competed with Windows. (credit: IBM) In a move that marks the end.....»»
Future Apple Vision Pro may look out for strain in the user"s body
Apple is researching how to make the Apple Vision Pro see if users are sitting properly, and moreover to not blame the headset if wearing it puts a strain on their neck muscles.Apple Vision Pro could monitor neck strain despite not having any neck mu.....»»
Report recommends shutting down Israel"s Ministry for Combatting Antisemitism
On the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University presents its third "For a Righteous Cause" Annual Report......»»
Future Apple Vision Pro may look out strain in the user"s body
Apple is researching how to make the Apple Vision Pro see if users are sitting properly, and moreover to not blame the headset if wearing it puts a strain on their neck muscles.Apple Vision Pro could monitor neck strain despite not having any neck mu.....»»
Researchers engineer bacteria that eat plastic, make multipurpose spider silk
Move over Spider-Man: Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a strain of bacteria that can turn plastic waste into a biodegradable spider silk with multiple uses......»»
Scientists make COVID receptor protein in mouse cells
A team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University has demonstrated a way to produce large quantities of the receptor that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, binds to on the s.....»»
Security Bite: Dangerous malware found in these commonly pirated macOS apps
Security researchers have detected a new strain of malware hidden in some commonly pirated macOS applications. Once installed, the apps unknowingly execute trojan-like malware in the background of a user’s Mac. What happens from here is nothing goo.....»»
Yes, GameStop has an NFT Marketplace, and it’s Shutting Down Soon
The demise of the GameStop NFT marketplace follows the company's closure of its NFT wallet service several months back. The post Yes, GameStop has an NFT Marketplace, and it’s Shutting Down Soon appeared first on Phandroid. Just two.....»»
RIP Artifact: 2 app alternatives now that it’s shutting down
Well, that was fast. Just a year after Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger launched their first post-Instagram project — the personalized social news … The post RIP Artifact: 2 app alternatives now that it’s shutting do.....»»
How magnetization direction can be controlled using strain in an interfacial multiferroic material
Controlling the direction of magnetization using low electric field is necessary for developing efficient spintronic devices. In spintronics, properties of an electron's spin or magnetic moment are used to store information. The electron spins can be.....»»
The return of student loan payments could strain young buyers
During the repayment pause, 36 percent of consumers with student loans took on an automotive loan......»»
Scientists discover how ultraviolet light degrades coronavirus
New research has revealed how light can be used to destroy infectious coronavirus particles that contaminate surfaces. Scientists are interested in how environments, such as surgeries, can be thoroughly disinfected from viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 tha.....»»
Researchers explore farmers" response to high fertilizer prices
In 2022, fertilizer prices reached record high levels due to the Russia-Ukraine war and supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. This has created a financial strain on farmers as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium—elements found in most.....»»
Safety of aquatic animals as human protein sources amid SARS-CoV-2 concerns
Aquatic animals have historically constituted a vital and nutritious dietary component for humans, contributing to nearly 20% of animal protein intake for approximately 3.3 billion people. Unlike terrestrial animals, there has been no evidence indica.....»»
In quest to prevent debilitating traumatic brain injuries, new foam material rises to the top
From falls to football tackles, most blows to the head occur at odd angles. And those impacts trigger simultaneous linear and rotational head motions. The rotating movement in particular causes shear strain, which is especially damaging to the brain......»»
Developing a futuristic elastomer with ultrahigh strain-induced crystallization
Strain-induced crystallization can strengthen, toughen, and facilitate an elastocaloric effect in elastomers. The resulting crystallinity can be induced by mechanical stretching in common elastomers that are typically below 20%, with a stretchability.....»»
Novel bacteria identification methods might help speed up disease diagnosis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterial strain that can be responsible for several human diseases. The most serious include malignant external otitis, endophthalmitis, endocarditis, meningitis, pneumonia, and septicemia......»»
How to Migrate Podcasts from Google Podcasts
With Google Podcast shutting down we give you everything you need to know about how to migrate to your next platform. The post How to Migrate Podcasts from Google Podcasts appeared first on Phandroid. In September, Google revealed its visi.....»»
Did Apple make the right call shutting down Beeper Mini?
On Saturday, Apple issued the following statement to 9to5Mac on its decision to shut down Beeper Mini, the app that........»»
The Day Before studio shutting down just four days after disastrous launch
The Day Before developer Fntastic announced it is shutting down just four days after releasing the postapocalyptic shooter......»»