With Virus Origins Still Obscure, WHO and Critics Look To Next Steps
The joint international and Chinese mission organized by the World Health Organization on the origins of Covid released its report last week suggesting that for almost every topic it covered, more study was needed. What kind of study and who will do.....»»
Ebola: Scientists reveal a new way it replicates
Scientists in Canada and the U.S. have discovered a new way in which Ebola—an often deadly virus affecting people mostly in sub-Saharan Africa—reproduces in the body......»»
What is the "great replacement theory"? A scholar of race relations explains
The "great replacement theory," whose origins date back to the late 19th century, argues that Jews and some Western elites are conspiring to replace white Americans and Europeans with people of non-European descent, particularly Asians and Africans......»»
The rules of invention do not reflect the realities of the inventive process. Here"s how to fix it
In patent law, invention is a two-step process: the inventor first develops a complete mental picture of the invention, then physically makes the invention or describes it in sufficient detail for an artisan to make it. Both steps must take place, in.....»»
In vivo production of CAR-T cells using virus-mimetic fusogenic nanovesicles
Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are synthesized membrane proteins that enable lymphocytes to recognize and respond to the specific antigens of target cells. Despite the impressive efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy in treating B-cell lymphoma or leukem.....»»
How to Fix Galaxy S24 Battery Drain
If you start noticing rapid battery loss on your Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, or Galaxy S24 Ultra there are some steps you can take before getting in touch with customer support. While we haven’t see widespread complaints about Galaxy S24 b.....»»
New bioengineered protein design shows promise in fighting COVID-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists have been racing to develop effective treatments and preventatives against the virus. A recent scientific breakthrough has emerged from the work of researchers aiming to combat SARS-CoV-2, the virus re.....»»
Transgender scientists speak up about the challenges they face in academia and share how to support them
A group of 24 transgender (and/or family members of transgender) scientists describe what it's like to be a transgender person in STEMM. In a commentary published on March 14 in the journal Cell, they discuss the historical origins of trans marginali.....»»
How to Prepare for the iPad Air 6 Release Date
Apple’s working on a new iPad Air and there are some steps prospective buyers should take ahead of the device’s release. Right now, it looks like the iPad Air 6 release date will land in the spring. The latest intel suggests we’ll s.....»»
Viewpoint: What the Anthropocene"s critics overlook, and why it really should be a new geological epoch
Geologists on an international subcommission recently voted down a proposal to formally recognize that we have entered the Anthropocene, a new geological epoch representing the time when massive, unrelenting human impacts began to overwhelm the Earth.....»»
A new approach to producing high-performance plastics from agricultural waste
In our rapidly industrialized world, the quest for sustainable materials has never been more urgent. Plastics, ubiquitous in daily life, pose significant environmental challenges, primarily due to their fossil fuel origins and problematic disposal......»»
AI for astrophysics: Algorithms help chart the origins of heavy elements
The origin of heavy elements in our universe is theorized to be the result of neutron star collisions, which produce conditions hot and dense enough for free neutrons to merge with atomic nuclei and form new elements in a split-second window of time......»»
How to Prepare for the OLED iPad Release
Apple’s working on new OLED iPad Pro models and there are some steps prospective buyers should take before they’re released. Right now, it looks like the 2024 iPad Pro release date will land in the spring. The latest intel suggests weR.....»»
Why is this obscure 2020 pandemic thriller a hit on Netflix? And is it worth watching?
This 2020 thriller that was released during the COVID-19 pandemic is a big hit on Netflix right now. Find out what it is and if the film is worth watching......»»
How to Fix MacBook Battery Drain
If your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air’s battery life starts draining fast, you’ll want to take some steps to alleviate the problem before getting in touch with Apple support. In most cases, your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro battery life proble.....»»
How to Fix MacBook Lag
Has your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air suddenly become sluggish? Lag is an extremely common problem, but there are steps you can take to diagnose the issue and get your Mac running smoothly again. macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma users have been reporting.....»»
Fix: iPhone Has No Sound
In the months since iOS 17’s release we’ve seen iPhone users complain about sound issues. If your iPhone stops emitting sounds, there are steps you’ll want to try before contacting Apple support. Before you start fiddling around wit.....»»
Early experiments show Ebola-fighting potential of engineered bacteria
Since its 1976 emergence in Africa, the Ebola virus has proven an especially lethal contagion, killing roughly 50% of the people who contract it. The 2019 FDA approval of a vaccine, combined with the subsequent development of two antibody-based drugs.....»»
9 Things to Do Before Installing macOS Ventura 13.6.5
You might be tempted to install Apple’s new macOS Ventura 13.6.5 update right away, there are some steps you should take before moving your Mac from your current version of macOS to the company’s latest firmware. macOS Ventura 13.6.5 is a.....»»
9 Things to Do Before Installing macOS Monterey 12.7.4
Installing Apple’s new macOS Monterey 12.7.4 update might be tempting, but there are some steps you should take before moving your Mac from your current version of macOS Monterey, or older software, to the company’s latest firmware. macOS Montere.....»»
9 Things to Do Before Installing macOS Sonoma 14.4
While you might be tempted to install Apple’s new macOS Sonoma 14.4 update right away, there are some steps you should take before moving your Mac to the software. macOS Sonoma 14.4 update is available to download if you own a Mac that’s compatib.....»»