With BA.2.12.1 now dominant in US, experts eye new subvariants BA.4 and BA.5
New data suggests BA.4, BA.5 are better at evading immune responses than BA.2.12.1. Enlarge / A person holds a positive SARS-CoV-2 rapid test on February 17, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel) Omicron.....»»
Have AI advances led to self-driving breakthroughs or a dead end?
Artificial intelligence advances have unlocked the possibility of using end-to-end models for self-driving purposes. But many experts are concerned companies adopting such strategies are taking shortcuts that will hinder safety......»»
Ferrari unwraps $3.9 million flagship supercar
The F80 was designed to embody “the ultimate in engineering” for a car with an internal-combustion-engine, Ferrari said. It is the first range-topping Ferrari supercar since the F40 in 1987 that doesn't feature a V-12 engine......»»
Water crisis threatening world food production: report
Inaction on the water crisis could put more than half of the world's food production at risk by 2050, experts warned in a major report published Thursday......»»
Health Experts Share What Gives Them Hope for Improving Equity
Health experts share what gives them hope for improving health for all.....»»
The meat recall has gone stratospheric with nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry possibly contaminated with listeria
The meat recall has gone stratospheric with nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry possibly contaminated with listeria.....»»
Best Kept Secret: Get More Than a Souvenir With a Hands-On Workshop
Maker Faire's best kept secret is the wealth of hands-on activities! Here are a few exhibits and workshop to keep an eye out for at Maker Faire Bay Area The post Best Kept Secret: Get More Than a Souvenir With a Hands-On Workshop appeared first on M.....»»
Snag Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 laptop with a $1,602 discount
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is a business laptop worth grabbing, and if you've had your eye on one for a while, check out this deal from Lenovo......»»
Fossil pollen reveals history of Southern Hemisphere Westerlies
In Bergen, Maaike Zwier analyzed pollen in sediment cores from lakes on Kerguelen Islands and South Georgia. In this way, she can say something about the local climate going back almost 12,000 years. The study is published in the journal Quaternary S.....»»
Nametag Deepfake Defense blocks AI-powered impersonation threats
More than 50% of executives expect deepfake attacks to increase over the next 12 months, but only 7% report using new technologies to detect deepfakes. Meanwhile, researchers are repeatedly demonstrating how AI-generated ID documents, selfie photos,.....»»
From Northern Germany to Italy in five days: Tiny transmitters provide insights into precise migration routes of bats
Some bat species are among the world champions of seasonal migration in the animal kingdom. Leisler's bat, for example, which weighs between 12 and 22 grams, flies from central or Eastern Europe to the Mediterranean every late summer—and back in sp.....»»
Airborne DNA tech transforms endangered wildlife monitoring
University of Queensland researchers have created new tools that could change how conservation experts monitor and protect some of Australia's most endangered species......»»
AMAZING DEAL shaves $150 off the OnePlus 12!
The OnePlus 13 is launching soon, but if you’re looking for an affordable smartphone, the OnePlus 12 could be a great deal. The post AMAZING DEAL shaves $150 off the OnePlus 12! appeared first on Phandroid. The OnePlus 13 is expected to.....»»
Routine dental X-rays are not backed by evidence—experts want it to stop
The actual recommendations might surprise you—along with the state of modern dentistry. Has your dentist ever told you that it's recommended to get routine dental X-rays every y.....»»
Expert witness used Copilot to make up fake damages, irking judge
Judge calls for a swift end to experts secretly using AI to sway cases. A New York judge recently called out an expert witness for using Microsoft's Copilot chatbot to inaccuratel.....»»
Is DC fast charging really that bad for your EV’s battery? We asked the experts
There are plenty of recommendations about how you should charge your EV, like that you shouldn't DC fast charge often. But does doing so really have an impact?.....»»
A big price increase might be coming for the OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 is shaping up to be one of 2025's most anticipated smartphones. Unfortunately, it may also come with a higher price than the OnePlus 12......»»
New insights into grain boundary kinetics challenge traditional views
Researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), in collaboration with experts from local and overseas universities, have reshaped scientists' fundamental understanding of the kinetic processes in crystalline materials, throwing light on new.....»»
New oak species found in Guangxi
Oak (genus Quercus), comprising approximately 469 species of ornamental and timber trees and shrubs in the beech family (Fagaceae), is a dominant woody lineage in forest ecosystems across the Northern Hemisphere......»»
NFL Week 6 games today: schedule, channels, live streams for October 13
There are 12 NFL Week 6 games today, including the Lions vs. Cowboys. Find out the times, channels, and streaming info for games on October 13......»»
Apple is releasing another iPad Air in the spring: What to expect
According to recent reports from Bloomberg, Apple will be releasing another with “internal improvements” as early as spring 2025. The iPad Air was just refreshed with M2 earlier this year, meaning there’d be around 12 months between refres.....»»