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Plastic-eating bacteria: Genetic engineering and environmental impact
Live Science - 23 Mar 2022 13:40
Plastic-eating bacteria could have a massive impact on our environmental plastic problem.
BitLocker Guide: How to use this Windows encryption tool to protect your data
ZDNet - 23 Mar 2022 21:22
Encrypting every bit of data on a Windows PC is a crucial security precaution. Windows 10 and Windows 11 include the same strong encryption options, with business editions having the best set of management tools. Here's ...
Fermi Arcs in an antiferromagnet detected at BESSY II
Phys.org - 23 Mar 2022 20:09
An international cooperation has analyzed samples of NdBi crystals, which display interesting magnetic properties. In their experiments including measurements at BESSY II, they could find evidence for so called Fermi arc...
Drugs seem to help regenerate mouse lungs damaged by cigarette smoke
New Scientist - 23 Mar 2022 20:00
Two clinically available drugs have shown promise in restoring the regenerative capacity of mouse lung cells, suggesting they could be used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Oleic Acid, a Key to Activating the Brain's 'Fountain of Youth'
Neuroscience News - 23 Mar 2022 01:59
Oleic acid produced in the brain is an essential regulator of processes that enable memory, learning, and mood regulation. Oleic acid, which is abundant in olive oil, also promoted neurogenesis and increases cell prolife...
Study examines disparities in air pollution affecting American Indian communities
Science Daily - 23 Mar 2022 22:06
New research highlights disparities in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) trends between American Indian (AI) and non-AI populated U.S. counties. PM2.5 is one of several air pollutants regulated by the U.S. EPA. Downward tr...
How Sugar Promotes Inflammation
Neuroscience News - 23 Mar 2022 02:18
Excessive glucose consumption directly promotes the pathological function of certain cells within the immune system. Calorie-reduced diets can have beneficial effects on the immune system and have autoimmune diseases.
Physicists created a microlaser emitting two circular beams
Phys.org - 23 Mar 2022 20:14
Scientists from the University of Warsaw, the Military University of Technology and the University of Southampton presented a new type of tunable microlaser emitting two beams. "These beams are polarized circularly and d...
MetMo Driver compact high-torque driver is both a tool and a satisfying fidget toy
The Gadget Flow - 23 Mar 2022 16:30
Providing more than just a tool, the MetMo Driver compact high-torque driver is also a fidget toy. Delivering a satisfying drive experience, it's an upgrade on the often-used screwdriver. A powerful tool that's fun to us...
Mars Astronauts Could Use Lettuce to Battle One Of Space's Great Threats - CNET
CNET - 23 Mar 2022 01:28
Astronaut parents everywhere: "Eat your greens!"
The Fastest Way to Get a Coffee Stain Out of Your Shirt Before You Embarrass Yourself
Life Hacker - 23 Mar 2022 18:00
Our national return to the office means a return to all the little indignities we thought we'd left in the pre-pandemic days. The barista hands you your coffee and as you head out, you sip it and discover they got your o...
Microsoft and Okta Confirm Breach by LAPSUS$ Extortion Group
The Hacker News - 23 Mar 2022 05:25
Microsoft on Tuesday confirmed that the LAPSUS$ extortion-focused hacking crew had gained "limited access" to its systems, as authentication services provider Okta revealed that nearly 2.5% of its customers have been pot...
Some Android Phones Will Soon Have Insanely Accurate Location Tracking
Slash Gear - 23 Mar 2022 03:59The size of the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max and their cameras have leaked
Pocket-lint - 23 Mar 2022 03:02
Well, it looks like the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max models won't look too different from the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.Apple will almost
Microsoft Says Lapsus$ Hackers Gained 'Limited Access' to a Single Account - CNET
CNET - 23 Mar 2022 02:08
The tech giant says it interrupted the attack after the hackers publicly disclosed the breach.
Mars helicopter Ingenuity soars on 22nd Red Planet flight
SPACE.com - 23 Mar 2022 00:45
NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity has done it again, soaring successfully on its 22nd Red Planet flight.
Why Amazon only got a $60,000 fine for a 'serious' labor violation
Mashable - 23 Mar 2022 00:25
To a company worth hundreds of billions of dollars, does anything under six digits even rate as chump change? On Monday, Washington State's department of labor and industries cited Amazon for "unsafe labor practices" at ...
Arts Activities May Improve Self-Control and Reduce Antisocial Behavior Among Teenagers
Neuroscience News - 23 Mar 2022 23:56
Participating in artistic or culturally enriching activities such as acting and dance, or attending concerts reduces a teenager's risk of antisocial or criminal activities, a new study reveals.
This flipbook app makes any PDF a real page-turner
Cult of Mac - 23 Mar 2022 23:00
How you present information is often as important as what you present. Instead of relying on the same menu of tools every other professional uses, you can make yourself stand out with a clean, refined digital book. FlipB...
Lipid and Glucose Levels at Age 35 Associated With Alzheimer's Disease
Neuroscience News - 23 Mar 2022 22:26
Low HDL and high triglyceride levels in the blood at 35 were associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. Additionally, higher glucose levels between 51 and 60 were linked to a highe...
Elon Musk offers new date for first Starship orbital flight
Digital Trends - 23 Mar 2022 08:30
SpaceX chief Elon Musk has offered a new date for when he thinks the next-generation Starship rocket will be able to attempt its first orbital test flight.
NASA Researcher Finding Ways to Turn Down the Heat in Cities
SpaceRef - 23 Mar 2022 06:43
Rooftop gardens and greenery can help ease some of the severe heat in cities, according to research from climate scientists at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York....