recently discovered antibiotic spares ’good’ bacteria

lolamicin defeated 130 drug-resistant strains of common gram-negative bacteria.

by rick richardson
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despite all the positive effects antibiotics have on the planet, one of the major drawbacks to their use is how they indiscriminately destroy both bad and good bacteria.

besides eliminating disease-causing invaders in the human body, a single course of this life-saving medication can have an “immense” effect on the gut and the microorganisms that live there, according to the national center for biotechnology information.

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certain bacteria or fungi may occasionally overgrow because of this influence. for example, following antibiotic treatment, women may have a 30 percent chance of acquiring a yeast infection.

researchers at the university of illinois in urbana-champaign are developing a remedy. lolamicin is a novel antibiotic that has been found to target selectively gram-negative infections, sparing other bacteria.

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is nasa about to make air travel cheaper?

a larger fan and a smaller core can produce the same thrust with less fuel and air pollution.

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a team of nasa specialists isn’t aiming for the stars with their ground-breaking jet engine core design, which is now under development. instead, the hybrid aircraft engine might result in a 10 percent reduction in fuel consumption for earth-based travel on future passenger aircraft.

it’s a component of a clever concept that aims to reduce air pollution and travel expenses.

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aerospace is working with general electric to design the engine. it will use a larger fan and a smaller core, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency. read more →

startup creates legolike brick that can store air pollution

could something so simple save the planet?

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a business supported by bill gates, graphyte, is bringing the pipe dream of carbon capture one step closer to reality by burying bricks made of plant material.

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the washington post described graphyte’s “deceptively simple” process for sequestering blocks of rice hulls and wood chips as “a game-changer” for the sector, which has been hindered by the high cost of alternative approaches.

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ai displacing more jobs in banking than other sectors

upskilling will be key to keeping staff.

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according to citigroup inc., artificial intelligence (ai) will likely replace more positions in the banking sector than in any other. technology is going to transform consumer finance and make employees more productive.

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according to citigroup’s most recent ai assessment, roughly 54 percent of banking professions might be automated. ai technology has the potential to enhance an additional 12 percent of jobs within the business.

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your brain can store 10 times more than anyone thought

a new method could increase our understanding of learning, aging and diseases that erode connections in the brain.

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a new study confirms that the brain may be able to hold nearly 10 times more information than previously thought.

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like computers, the brain’s memory storage is measured in “bits,” and the number of bits it can hold rests on the connections between its neurons, known as synapses. historically, scientists thought synapses came in a few sizes and strengths, limiting the brain’s storage capacity. however, this theory has been challenged, and the new study further backs the idea that the brain can hold about 10 times more than previously thought.

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how many ev charging stations will we need?

governments, automakers and policy players agree: america has a charging problem. 

by rick richardson
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buyers curious about switching to electric vehicles have made it clear in survey after survey that charging freaks them out.

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many drivers report that owning an electric vehicle is comparable to, if not better than, owning a gas-powered vehicle. however, filling up an electric car is different and may be inconvenient, depending on where you live. for this reason, even people interested in purchasing an electric vehicle may find it frightening.

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google launches new private space feature

the popular search engine and its related apps are getting a cybersecurity upgrade.

by rick richardson
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during its recent google i/o 2024 developer conference, google unveiled private space, a new android feature that allows users to segregate a part of the operating system for sensitive data. it partitions specific apps into a “container,” like the mobile operating system’s incognito mode.

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the launcher makes the space available and can make it secure as an additional degree of authentication. notifications, settings and recents will not be displayed for apps that are in private space. if the private space is unlocked, users can continue to use the apps using the system share sheet and photo picker in the main area.

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microsoft discovers a security flaw impacting android apps

beware: malicious apps could smuggle in dangerous code masquerading as regular files.

by rick richardson
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a recent bleeping computer report claims that microsoft has discovered a severe security flaw that might impact many android apps. this vulnerability, dubbeddirty stream,poses a significant risk because it might allow someone to take control of apps and steal essential user data.

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the ability for malicious android apps to change and abuse android’s content provider system is at the core of the dirty stream vulnerability. usually, this technology enables safe data transfer between several apps on a device. it incorporates security measures such as stringent data isolation, applying rights linked to certain uris (uniform resource identifiers), and careful file path validation to prevent unwanted access.

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what is an ai pc, and should i get one?

ai pcs are clearly the future, but are they ready for early adoption? check out the pros and cons first. 

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ai pcs’ increased power and efficiency are poised to change computing. is the computer you’re considering an ai pc, though? we’ll examine their unique characteristics and whether upgrading to these cutting-edge devices makes sense.

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how does it work? an ai pc is a powerful device built specifically to tackle artificial intelligence (ai) tasks easily. it’s not your typical computer. the device processes everything in-house, eliminating the requirement for cloud data processing.

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fool’s gold may not be so foolish now

extracting lithium from oil and gas activities could ease the shift from greenhouse gas-producing fossil fuels.

by rick richardson
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lithium is a component of electric automobiles, laptops, cell phones and even nuclear fusion reactors. as such, it is rapidly emerging as the most significant element of the future.

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however, there are significant financial and environmental expenses associated with lithium extraction, so it’s exciting that a recent study shows that pyrite, sometimes known as fool’s gold, may be a viable supply of the metal.

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ai-engineered enzyme could be solution to plastic pollution

when present in sufficient amounts, the enzyme can cleanse waste facilities, landfills and other locations adversely affected by plastic pollution.

by rick richardson
technology this week

the globe is grappling with a massive plastic pollution catastrophe. the university of texas at austin has discovered an enzyme that consumes plastic, which could be a crucial breakthrough in combating the issue.

according to research, the amount of plastic produced worldwide has doubled in the past 20 years. much of it is burned, dumped in landfills or released into the environment, particularly the oceans.

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only 9 percent of plastic is successfully recycled, while 22 percent of plastic is mishandled, according to the organization for economic co-operation and development’s (oecd) global plastics outlook report. teams of scientists and researchers are constantly dedicating time and resources to devising novel solutions to the expanding issue of plastic pollution worldwide. plastic is not naturally biodegradable.

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german researchers develop ev motor with no rare-earth magnets

researchers may have found a way to speed up the shift to electric vehicles worldwide.

by rick richardson
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currently, 95 percent of the rare earths come from china. today, electric vehicle (ev) motors include rare-earth magnets, and if china decides not to share their supply, it will be catastrophic for the ev marketplace.

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of all the obstacles to transportation decarbonization, electric motors present one of the most compelling. researchers are currently working on a development that could speed up the shift to electric vehicles worldwide: a tough, small, strong electric motor without rare-earth permanent magnets that can withstand high temperatures and has a high power density.

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educators can benefit from new generative ai course

a teacher’s aide unlike any other?

by rick richardson
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many people focus on the potential benefits of generative ai for kids when considering its application in the classroom. still, teachers can gain as much, if not more, from the technology. google and mit responsible ai for social empowerment and education (raise) have launched a free google generative ai educators course to assist middle and high school educators in utilizing generative ai tools to improve their workflow and their students’ learning environment.

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the self-paced, two-hour course is designed to help educators leverage generative ai to save time on routine tasks. from email composing to adapting content for various reading levels, creating innovative evaluations and organizing activities around students’ interests, generative ai can streamline these processes, freeing up valuable time for educators.

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