Neopets Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 69 Million Users
Colin Thierry Published on: July 22, 2022 Neopets, the popular website where users own and care for virtual pets, has fallen victim to a data breach. It has exposed the…
Bedside AI warning system for sepsis reduces mortality by nearly 20%
Sepsis is a life-threatening complication causes more than 250,000 deaths in the US each year, but a new AI system developed at Johns Hopkins University promises to make a real difference in this area, by catching key symptoms early on. Source of Article
Easyturn axle concept delivers a ridiculously tight turning circle
US/German auto parts company ZF has released an innovative strut suspension front axle concept that allows the front wheels to turn up to a ludicrous 80 degrees, delivering incredibly tight u-turns and extraordinary agility for parallel parking. Source of Article
Chemistry breakthrough offers unprecedented control over atomic bonds
In what's being hailed as an important first for chemistry, scientists have developed a new technology that can selectively rearrange atomic bonds within a single molecule, which could open up exciting possibilities in molecular machinery. Source of Article
First self-assembling DNA nanomotor runs on electricity
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed the world’s first electric nanomotors made of DNA. The self-assembling structures can be activated by an electric charge to spin a ratcheting rotor arm. Source of Article
Higher rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in dogs fed raw meat
A pair of new studies from researchers in the UK offer a warning to dog owners who frequently feed their pets raw meat. The research indicates pets fed raw meat diets were more likely to harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Source of Article
Music shows promising potential for slowing the progression of dementia
A fascinating new study has offered novel insights into what happens in your brain when you rock out to your favorite songs. And the findings raise some intriguing possibilities for unique dementia treatments in the future. Source of Article