Technology News
The US Army cut power to its largest military base to test reactions to a cyberattack
The Verge - 27 Apr 2019 16:11
Fort Bragg, the US Army's largest base issued an apology earlier this week following an unannounced exercise to see what would happen in the event of a cyberattack. The base lost power for 12 hours on Wednesday and Thurs...
New AAP research examines US pediatric residents' experience treating gun injuries
EurekAlert! - 27 Apr 2019 06:00
(Pediatric Academic Societies) A new American Academy of Pediatrics study examines US pediatric residents' experience during training in caring for children injured by guns, and their attitudes toward counseling families...
Avengers: Endgame ends a Marvel era. Here's what I want next for MCU - CNET
CNET - 27 Apr 2019 14:00
Commentary: The latest Avengers epic wrote a final chapter, but there is plenty more to come.
China's Chang'e 4 lunar mission: See Yutu on the far side of the moon
Digital Trends - 27 Apr 2019 16:21
China's Chang'e 4 lander has been observing the far side of the moon. Now the Chinese space agency has shared images captured using the panoramic camera on the Yutu 2 rover as it explores near the landing site. The post ...
Life May Have Evolved Before Earth Finished Forming
Live Science - 27 Apr 2019 14:26Looking for 'help' signals in the blood of newborns with HIE
EurekAlert! - 27 Apr 2019 06:00
(Children's National Health System) Measuring a number of biomarkers over time that are produced as the body responds to inflammation and injury may help to pinpoint newborns who are more vulnerable to suffering lasting ...
New study examines geographic differences in fatal pediatric opioid poisonings
EurekAlert! - 27 Apr 2019 06:00
(Pediatric Academic Societies) A new study shines light on pediatric opioid deaths by US region.
Survey of pediatricians and family physicians assesses HPV vaccine delivery practices
EurekAlert! - 27 Apr 2019 06:00
(Pediatric Academic Societies) Current primary care practices and experiences with the delivery of HPV vaccine.
Clinical utility of rapid whole genome sequencing in neonates with seizures
EurekAlert! - 27 Apr 2019 06:00
(Pediatric Academic Societies) Clinical utility of rWGS in the evaluation of neonatal seizures.
Fighting Measles, LA Pulls a Classic Move: Quarantine
Wired - 27 Apr 2019 02:26
With worries over outbreaks growing nationwide, health officials responded to reports of infected individuals by imposing quarantines at UCLA and Cal State LA.
Intel stockpiling 10nm chips, warns that 14nm shortages will continue
Ars Technica - 27 Apr 2019 00:17
After years of problems, the company has finally had some good news about 10nm.
The Pentagon Wants Your Thoughts About AI but May Not Listen
Wired - 27 Apr 2019 00:11
Some folks in Silicon Valley are vocal about limiting the use of AI in warfare, but the Defense Department is under no obligation to heed any recommendations.
Breastfeeding boosts metabolites important for brain growth
Neuroscience News - 27 Apr 2019 18:54
Preterm babies who were fed breastmilk had significantly higher levels of creatine and choline, key metabolites for brain growth and development, than those who were formula fed.
New study examines the resurgence of milk sharing
Science Daily - 27 Apr 2019 16:48
A new study examines the history and resurgence of milk sharing.
Fable's 'Wolves in the Walls' VR is about more than virtual reality
Engadget - 27 Apr 2019 16:30
After rebranding itself as a "virtual beings" studio in January, Fable is ready to show us what they mean. At the Tribeca Film Festival this week, it debuted the second chapter of The Wolves in the Wall, a VR experience ...
NASA tweaks call for lunar lander concepts
Space News - 27 Apr 2019 16:05
NASA has updated a planned call for proposals for lunar landers to enable a human mission in 2024, broadening the scope to include integrated lander concepts. SpaceNews.com
A Deceptively Simple Tweak to CRISPR Makes It 50 Times More Accurate
Singularity Hub - 27 Apr 2019 16:00
CRISPR may be the premiere gene editing progeny poised to upend natural genomes and erase inherited diseases. But since its inception, one thing has always stood in the way: accuracy. Back in 2017, a contentious report u...
Hackers Found a Freaky New Way to Kill Your Car
Wired - 27 Apr 2019 15:00
Mueller report fallout, a biometrics database, and more of the week's top security news.
The Science Behind Nike's New ZoomX Vaporfly Next% Marathon Shoe
Wired - 27 Apr 2019 15:00
At Sunday's London Marathon, Eliud Kipchoge will wear the ZoomX Vaporfly Next%, the latest installment in Nike's performance-boosting Vaporfly line of shoes.
How to organize your Google Photos collection
The Verge - 27 Apr 2019 15:00
Google Photos makes it possible to store a lifetime of memories, often without paying a single dime. But when you have thousands upon thousands of images, actually appreciating all of them isn't always easy. Luckily, Pho...
New study measures the impact of text message reminders on HPV vaccine series completion
EurekAlert! - 27 Apr 2019 06:00
(Pediatric Academic Societies) Text message vaccine reminders are effective, but less is known about the effects across a population.
New study demonstrates viral family targeted by the immune response to Kawasaki disease
EurekAlert! - 27 Apr 2019 06:00
(Pediatric Academic Societies) Monoclonal antibodies from children with Kawasaki disease recognize Hepacivirus peptides.