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.....»»
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......»»
Researchers identify dynamic behavior of key SARS-CoV-2 accessory protein
Researchers at Kanazawa University report in the Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters high-speed atomic force microscopy studies that shed light on the possible role of the open reading frame 6 (ORF6) protein in COVID-19 symptoms......»»
Five women got eye syphilis from the same man—raising questions
The cluster of rare cases suggests a new strain of syphilis may have spread. Here's a gripping conversation starter to bring up over your family's Thanksgiving feast this year: Health officials in Michigan have identified an.....»»
Sunbird — the sketchy iMessage for Android app — just shut down
Sunbird, the iMessage app that powered Nothing Chats, is shutting down. And the way it happened is a bit ... odd......»»
Amazon Drive is shutting down, but user files are now in Amazon Photos
Customers still actively using Amazon Drive need to start using Amazon Photos by December 31, 2023.Amazon DriveThe Amazon Drive service is ending, but customers don't need to take any action beyond moving to Amazon Photos. Access to all the files in.....»»
Google News is shutting down purchased magazine content, offering refunds
Google offers static PDF downloads for some content, refunds for others. Enlarge (credit: Google / Ron Amadeo) Google News is known to most people as a big pile of web links, but it actually hosts magazines, too. Before.....»»
Rediscovery of rare marine amoeba Rhabdamoeba marina
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have rediscovered and successfully cultivated Rhabdamoeba marina—a rare marine amoeba that has only been reported in two cases in the past century. Using this culture strain, the team performed a comprehensi.....»»
Leading a school with poor indoor air quality puts an extra strain on principals
Research into the experiences of principals working in schools with poor indoor air quality remains scarce. Published in Environmental Hazards, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland now sheds light on the challenges faced by principals i.....»»
Research highlights data gap in SARS-CoV-2 cases in animals
COVID-19 in animals? The question got lost in the shuffle during the ongoing global pandemic. Research on SARS-CoV-2 has primarily focused on its implications for humans, despite the virus most likely being a zoonosis, a disease transmitted from anim.....»»
How the COVID-19 virus makes itself more infectious
Scientists at EPFL have uncovered a cunning strategy that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, uses to increase its infectivity......»»