Pathogenic bacteria rendered almost harmless
By identifying one of the mechanisms regulating the virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a research team is proposing a new strategy to combat this bacterium,...
This New NASA Mission Will Create an Unprecedented, 3D Map of Earth’s Forests
The secret to stabilizing Earth’s climate could rest in the world’s forests. That’s why, this week, a team of researchers is sending a high-tech...
This International eSIM Card Is $22 Right Now
International roaming fees are a common-yet-unexpected cost of travel. You could buy a new SIM card for each country you visit, or you could...
Paradoxical quantum phenomenon measured
The information contained in a book depends on its volume -- not merely on the area of the book's cover. In the quantum world,...
The Physics of Mandalorian Jetpacks (Hint: They Aren’t Jetpacks)
This Star Wars Day, it’s time to figure out how these iconic flying machines work, and if there’s anything like them on Earth.
Better methods improve measurements of recreational water quality
The concentration of enterococci, bacteria that thrive in feces, has long been the federal standard for determining water quality. Researchers have now shown that...
CES 2024: This Is the Best Audio Gear We Spotted
At CES 2024, we spotted plenty of audio products, from a totally wacky speaker with a built-in picture frame to practical offline translation earbuds....
7 Best Google Assistant Speakers (2024): Smart Displays, Portable, and Soundbars
From smart displays to soundbars, Google’s voice assistant comes in all shapes and sizes. Here are our favorites.
NASA’s Lucy Catches Glimpse of Its First Target Asteroid
The Lucy spacecraft is getting closer to its first asteroid encounter, a small, stony celestial body that was recently added to the mission’s itinerary....
11-Year-Old Girl Dies of Bird Flu as Officials Investigate Potential Spread
An 11-year-old girl in Cambodia has reportedly died after contracting H5N1 avian influenza, also known as bird flu, while her father has also tested positive...
