Cows are milked on a farm in New York State.Credit: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty The outbreak of avian influenza in US dairy cattle shows no signs of slowing. Over the past three weeks, the number of states where cows infected with bird flu have been detected has risen from six to eight. A preprint1 posted … Read more
Google has been emailing Android users about an update to the Play Store allowing you to enable biometric verification for purchases. We got the message over the weekend buried in our inbox. It states users can set fingerprint or facial recognition on the digital storefront as long as they have a mobile device that supports … Read more
Billed as a commercially safe AI image generator, iStock released its AI photo platform back in January 2024 – and during a live demo of the latest update, we spoke to Chief Product Officer Grant Farhall and Bill Bon, Director of Editing, about creative efficiencies, business-first AI, and what makes a good AI text-to-image prompt. … Read more
Another major WordPress plugin was found vulnerable to a high-severity flaw which allowed malicious actors to steal sensitive information from the website, including password hashes. LayerSlider has published a new security advisory, saying the product is now in version 7.10.1, but adding, “This update includes important security fixes.” While the announcement does not detail the … Read more
More than two billion people worldwide lack access to reliable, safe drinking water. Challenges around managing water resources are complex and wide-ranging. They are interlinked with those affecting land and food systems and are exacerbated by the climate crisis. Four scholars propose ways to prompt progress in water governance — and highlight just how crucial … Read more
WhatsApp is currently testing a new in-app label letting you know whether or not a chat room has end-to-end encryption (E2EE). WABetaInfo discovered the caption in the latest Android beta. According to the publication, it’ll appear underneath the contact and group name but only if the conversation is encrypted by the company’s “Signal Protocol” (Not … Read more
Landmark study contradicts misinformation about brain development and conditions like autism in children. The COVID vaccine is safe to administer during pregnancy, reports UC San Francisco in an important finding on the safety of the vaccine in infants — despite widespread fear and misinformation. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, is the first scientific inquiry … Read more
According to recent studies, America is home to at least 60 species of spiders that can bite people. While a spider bite may seem like your worst nightmare, it’s not just you who needs to watch out for fanged critters-your pet may be at risk, too. But, fear not. With a little preparedness and knowledge, … Read more
Relief Factor is a dietary supplement created by Promedev to alleviate joint pain. According to Relief Factor, its anti-inflammatory properties target the root cause of the problem. They can help reduce or eliminate pain without using harmful drugs. Each serving of Relief Factor contains two soft gels and two capsules, and it is marketed as … Read more