Amazon is updating its ad-free streaming offering by introducing Prime Video Ultra, a new subscription tier designed for viewers who want to watch content on Prime Video without advertisements. The move formalizes and expands the…
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Pen-strep treatment rewires mechanical sensing in immune cells
Macrophages are central to mechanobiology research: their physical characteristics-stiffness, adhesion, and ECM (extracellular matrix) sensing-are inextricably linked to their phenotypic polarization and immune function….
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Adobe settles DOJ cancellation fee lawsuit, will pay $75 million penalty
Canceling a software subscription is supposed to be easy—that’s what US law dictates. Adobe, however, has played fast and loose with its Creative Cloud subscriptions in the past. The…
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New simulator in Germany recreates galactic cosmic rays on Earth
Scientists have developed Europe’s first simulator capable of recreating galactic cosmic rays, one of the most dangerous radiation threats in deep-space travel.
An international research team built the system with support from the European…
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Microplastics that accumulate in the body may ‘clog up’ immune cells
Microplastics that accumulate in the body can disrupt the immune system by preventing immune cells from gobbling up microbes and clearing dead cells, a new study in mice and lab dishes shows. Although it’s still unclear how this might play out…
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Hand Gestures Aren’t Always Universal — but We All Use Them to Communicate
Learn more about hand gestures and how some of them can mean two vastly different things depending on the culture you're in.
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This Simple Japanese Eating Habit Is Linked to a Longer Life
Eating to 80% fullness may promote mindful habits, modest calorie reduction, and long-term health benefits. In several regions of Japan known for exceptional longevity, many people follow a principle called hara hachi bu. Rooted in Confucian…
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Earth’s Spin Is Slowing at a Pace Not Seen in Millions of Years—and You Can Guess Why
It often feels like the world is spinning faster and faster, just out of control these days, right? Well, I’m sorry to report that this visceral first impression appears to be wrong: New research suggests planet Earth’s spin…
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Asphalt Companies Pay $30M to Resolve False Testing Allegations in Ohio
Two Ohio-based asphalt companies accused of submitting previous asphalt tests to the Ohio Dept. of Transportation for roadwork in the state will pay a combined $30 million to resolve the allegations under the federal False Claims Act.
Kokosing…
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Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 8 might be a battery bummer
Samsung’s next clamshell folding phone could end up being a disappointment in the battery department. Despite the Galaxy Z Flip 7 seeing a humble battery bump, its successor might not bring a similar upgrade. This is quite the bummer for…
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