Zoo Miami: Orangutan dies following dental surgery
An orangutan has died at Zoo Miami following a dental surgery, officials said......»»
US failed miserably at protecting children from omicron, CDC study finds
A third of all US children were newly infected with COVID during omicron wave Enlarge / A child arrives at an elementary school vaccination site for children ages 5 to 11 in Miami in November 2021. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg).....»»
New study links red tides and dead zones off west coast of Florida
A new study found that when red tides began in early summer and continued into the fall, low oxygen areas—or dead zones— were more likely to also occur. This study by scientists at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospher.....»»
Insteon dies, Matter update, Playdate review on the HomeKit Insider podcast
This week on HomeKit Insider, Aqara crowdfunds its new curtain driver, Insteon goes belly-up, and we answer more questions on Matter.HomeKit InsiderAqara's portfolio of HomeKit devices continues to grow with the launch of the company's new Kickstarte.....»»
Three ways teachers can be more effective with students of color
When I was a special education teacher at Myrtle Grove Elementary School in Miami in 2010, my colleagues and I recommended that a Black girl receive special education services because she had difficulty reading. However, her mother disagreed. When I.....»»
“Wearing a mask cleans nothing:” Florida judge vacates CDC travel mask mandate
Trump-appointed judge deemed "not qualified" argued that the CDC lacked authority. Enlarge / A sign advises people to wear a mask and stand six feet apart as travelers make their way through Miami International Airport on December 28,.....»»
Mac testing site BareFeats founder Robert Arthur Morgan dies, aged 77
Longstanding Mac expert and self-professed "mad scientist" creator of the BareFeats website, Robert Arthur Morgan has died at home in Portland, Oregon.Robert Arthur Morgan (source: BeatFeats)Also calling himself Rob-ART, Morgan tested Mac hardware an.....»»
Ancient Peruvian was buried with tools for cranial surgery
He was also buried with the partial skulls of two former patients. (credit: Sican National Museum) Archaeologists recently unearthed an unusual tomb in a temple complex at the Huaca Las Ventanas archaeological site near Lambae.....»»
Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation to Host Annual Spring Golf Classic at Miami Beach Golf Club
– event will support online access and learning opportunities for vulnerable communities in Latin America and the Caribbean MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF) is excited to announce the return of.....»»
Newly identified cell type could be the key to restoring damaged salivary glands
Scientists at Scripps Research and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research have discovered a special type of cell that resides in salivary glands and is likely crucial for oral health......»»
CORRECTING and REPLACING Datto to be Acquired by Kaseya for $6.2 Billion, with Funding Led by Insight Partners
Datto stockholders to receive $35.50 per share in cash MIAMI & NORWALK, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First paragraph, second sentence of release should read: TPG (instead of TPG Capital). The updated release reads: DATTO TO BE ACQUIRED BY KASEYA.....»»
Robinhood rolls out Crypto Wallets for more than 2 million people
It's been a while, but Robinhood is finally opening its Crypto Wallets to more users. The company announced the news at the Bitcoin conference in Miami on Thursday: More than 2 million users who signed up for the waitlist for Robinhood's Crypto Walle.....»»
Is Bitcoin Struggling to Find Its Star Power After Miami Conference?
Fast Company reviews the Bitcoin 2022 conference held in Miami this week — arguing that it was actually Ethereum that sparked 2021's boom in cryptocurrenies. (And that with NFTs and DAOs, Ethereum still remains the flashier, main driver of pop.....»»
Apple M1 Extreme: Four dies, ultimate power for Mac Pro?
Apple’s next Mac Pro is going to be powered by a monster of a chip, but what will it be capable of? We’ve got all the latest news on how it could perform......»»
3D facial analysis shows biologic basis for gender-affirming surgery
Gender-affirming facial surgery (GFS) is pursued by transgender individuals who desire facial features that better reflect their gender identity. Until now, there have been few objective guidelines to justify and facilitate effective surgical decisio.....»»
Aggressive warming during surgery does not reduce major complications
Patients kept at a body temperature of 37 C during major surgery had no fewer cardiac complications than patients kept at 35.5 C, according to new data. There were also no differences in the number of infections or required blood transfusions in pati.....»»
Why patients are flocking to India for surgery
There has been a sharp growth in medical tourism to India but the sector needs better regulation......»»
Stephen Wilhite, Beloved Creator of the GIF, Dies
Stephen Wilhite, the inventor of the internet-popular short-video format, the GIF, has died. He was 74. From a report: His wife, Kathaleen, said Thursday in a phone interview that he died of COVID on March 14. Wilhite, who lived in Milford, Ohio, won.....»»
Steve Wilhite, The Computer Scientist Who Created The GIF, Dies Aged 74
Stephen Wilhite, the computer scientist who created the GIF, has died aged 74 following a battle with COVID.Stephen Wilhite, the computer scientist who created the GIF, has died aged 74 following a battle with COVID.He passed away on March 14 surroun.....»»
Stephen Wilhite, who created GIFs, dies at 74
Wilhite, whose GIFs changed the way we communicate online, died March 14. His wife, Kathaleen, confirmed that Wilhite died from complications of Covid-19......»»
An improved ink for colon tattoos
The colon might be the last place people would consider getting a tattoo, but endoscopic tattooing is an important medical technique for marking colorectal lesions for surgery or follow-up. Today, scientists report a next-generation ink for these mar.....»»