Why Omicron quickly became a variant of concern
The WHO lets Omicron skip over variant of interest, go straight to concern. Enlarge / That's a lot of mutations. (credit: Stanford) On Friday, the World Health Organization officially named a new version of the SARS-CoV-2 viru.....»»
New study shows how quickly surface water moves to groundwater reservoirs across Australia
A new study from Charles Darwin University (CDU), Monash University and The University of Newcastle has presented almost 100,000 estimates of groundwater recharge rates across Australia, by far the largest known database of its kind......»»
CEOs" human concern translates into higher stock price, says study
Compassionate leadership has tangible benefits: CEOs' expressions of empathy correlate with positive stock performance, a study led by the University of Zurich shows. The researchers analyzed data from conference calls between CEOs and financial anal.....»»
How insects control their wings: The mysterious mechanics of insect flight
Many of us would love the superpower to fly, and for good reason: Flight offers a crucial evolutionary advantage. Flying enables an animal to travel large distances quickly, in search of food and new habitats, while expending far less energy than wal.....»»
Researchers identify genetic variant that helped shape human skull base evolution
Humans, Homo sapiens, have unique features compared with other closely related hominin species and primates, including the shape of the base of the skull. The evolutionary changes underlying these features were significant in allowing the evolution o.....»»
Lawmaker introduces bill to prevent Chinese dominance of U.S. EV market
Congresswoman Carol Miller announced the End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024, designed to regulate the foreign entity of concern definition for the 30D EV tax credit and prevent Chinese companies from obtaining U.S. tax.....»»
Congresswoman Carol Miller introduces bill to prevent Chinese dominance of American EV market
Congresswoman Carol Miller announced the End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024, designed to regulate the foreign entity of concern definition for the 30D EV tax credit and prevent Chinese companies from obtaining U.S. tax.....»»
Higher density living is changing the way neighborhoods work in Canada
There is growing concern about people's unwillingness to get to know their neighbors. This concern is significant enough to have spurred research into what has been termed the "emerging asocial society"—one of the challenge areas of an initiative c.....»»
Studies reveal new clues to how tardigrades can survive intense radiation
Radiation damages their DNA; they're just able to repair that damage very quickly. Enlarge / SEM Micrograph of a tardigrade, more commonly known as a "water bear" or "moss piglet." (credit: Cultura RM Exclusive/Gregory S. Paulson.....»»
Nissan"s new "game changer" solid-state EV battery plant takes shape
Nissan is quickly constructing its first plant to start pilot production of breakthrough solid-state batteries next March, stepping closer to a technology the Japanese carmaker calls a “game changer” for next-generation EVs it plans to introduce.....»»
Crisis communication saves lives—but people with disability often aren"t given the message
In a pandemic, bushfire or flood, people need high quality safety and crisis information. Getting emergency messages quickly can help people know how to prepare, what rules to follow, where dangers are, where to gather safely and when help is on the.....»»
Victorian London was a city in flux: Architectural models helped the public visualize the changes
In 1848, the British government decided to draw up a precisely measured map of London. Imperial expansion had seen the city develop quickly, particularly around the docks and the City of London......»»
Here’s when to expect the first M4 Macs to launch
Apple is quickly moving ahead with its next-generation Apple Silicon plans. According to new reports this week, the first M4 Macs are expected as soon as later this year. Here’s what to expect. more….....»»
How to delete messages on WhatsApp
First time using WhatsApp? Wanna know how to delete messages quickly and easily? We got just the guide for you. The post How to delete messages on WhatsApp appeared first on Phandroid. So, you’ve just heard about WhatsApp but you.....»»
A machine learning-based approach to discover nanocomposite films for biodegradable plastic alternatives
The accumulation of plastic waste in natural environments is of utmost concern, as it is contributing to the destruction of ecosystems and is causing harm to aquatic life. In recent years, material scientists have thus been trying to identify all-nat.....»»
CVE-2024-3400 exploited: Unit 42, Volexity share more details about the attacks
Earlier today, Palo Alto Networks revealed that a critical command injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-3400) in the company’s firewalls has been exploited in limited attacks and has urged customers with vulnerable devices to quickly implement mit.....»»
New study reveals novel approach for combating "resting" bacteria
Most disease-causing bacteria are known for their speed: In mere minutes, they can double their population, quickly making a person sick. But just as dangerous as this rapid growth can be a bacterium's resting state, which helps the pathogen evade an.....»»
NASA technology helps guard against lunar dust
Defeating dust may be a small concern for most people on Earth, but for astronauts and spacecraft destined for the moon or Mars, it is a significant hazard that must be mitigated. That's why researchers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are s.....»»
Put a new edge on your knives with this sharpener for only $55.99
The Angle Pro knife sharpener lets you choose the angle of your knife edge and hone, sharpen, or add a new edge to your blade quickly and easily. TL;DR: Through April 16, this easy-to-use knife sharpener is only $55.99 with code ENJOY20. T.....»»
New technological advance for fast and efficient 3D imaging of objects
A team of experts from the University of Barcelona and the company Sensofar Tech have designed an innovative technology to obtain three-dimensional images of a study sample quickly, accurately and non-invasively. The work has been published in Nature.....»»
New spectrometer helps identify alternative catalyst materials for affordable hydrogen fuel cells
Fuel cells are quickly becoming a viable, clean energy alternative to commonly used fossil fuels, such as gasoline, coal, and oil. Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere......»»