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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has surprised the scientific community by announcing immediate cuts to funding for research infrastructure, with indirect costs being capped at 15%. Research organizations that historically depended on NIH subsidies to pay up to 60% of their operating costs, such as lab facilities, security, and maintenance, could be destroyed by…
Concerns over the virus’s possible adaptability to humans have been raised after a dairy worker in Nevada tested positive for the H5N1 avian flu version for the first time. To determine how the illness happened, health officials are currently looking into the worker’s conjunctivitis symptoms, which include red, swollen eyes. This follows reports that bird…
The 6.1-inch OLED display and Face ID that the upcoming iPhone SE 4 will have are causing concern in the industry. However, the business is moving forward with several design decisions, such as keeping the notch and only having one rear camera, as well as removing the Action Button. Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 4, which…
T-Mobile, in partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink, has initiated a beta test for satellite-to-cell service, aiming to eliminate mobile dead zones and extend connectivity to remote areas. The beta is free until July and available to users across various carriers. T-Mobile is leading a major push to eliminate dead zones on mobile devices by teaming up…
The UK government’s removal of tariffs on non-folding e-bikes from China aims to lower consumer prices but raises concerns among domestic manufacturers about increased competition and market impact. As one of the most dramatic policy decisions taken by the UK government recently, the government scrapped anti-dumping and countervailing duties slapped on the importation from China…
According to new studies, the integration of AI chatbots in clinical practice may greatly enhance doctors’ clinical judgment and highlight the importance of better care via human-AI collaboration. According to recent research, doctors’ clinical decision-making can be greatly enhanced by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots into their practice. According to a research in Nature Medicine,…
New Orleans, the vibrant city, was all set to witness Super Bowl LIX, while for rapper Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., popularly known as Lil Wayne, it was a bittersweet experience. He had graced the city with his diverse talent and had an unprecedented playing career. However, he surprisingly was missing from the halftime show. His…
New York Fashion Week is perhaps one of the style capitals around, and Christian Siriano’s latest show didn’t disappoint. It was a harmonious blend of high fashion and star power as luminaries like Whoopi Goldberg and Katie Holmes graced the front row. A Star-Studded Audience It was also a Hollywood night with the presence of…
Researchers have recently developed a single-photon LiDAR system that captures high-resolution 3D images at distances of up to one kilometer. It promises to further enhance security, monitoring, and remote sensing applications in challenging environments. Understanding LiDAR and Its Evolution LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging. It is a remote sensing system that applies laser…
Aerosols, tiny particles suspended in the atmosphere, play a critical but complex role in the quest to understand our planet’s climate system. They can be dust from natural sources or pollutants produced by humans, and their impact can range from altering climate patterns to affecting air quality and human health. Shedding light on these elusive…
