A new way to measure nearly nothing
Scientists have designed a vacuum gauge, based on ultracold trapped atoms, is small enough to deploy in commonly used vacuum chambers.
Genomic evidence of rapid adaptation of invasive Burmese pythons in Florida
New researchers set out to determine whether pythons could have adapted to an extreme Florida freeze event in 2010. They generated data for dozens of samples before and after the freeze event. By scan..
Merging mathematical and physical models toward building a more perfect flying vehicle
When designing flying vehicles, there are many aspects of which we can be certain but there are also many uncertainties. Most are random, and others are just not well understood. Researchers brought t..
Restrictive abortion laws in Northern Ireland affect women’s health, study shows
New research finds that Northern Ireland's strict abortion laws have negative consequences for women's health and well-being, suggesting a public-health rationale to decriminalize abortion.
Electronic medical records show promise in reducing unnecessary testing
Upon implementing electronic medical record-based interventions, Boston Medical Center reduced unnecessary diagnostic testing and increased the use of postoperative order sets.
Critical cancer immunity genes identified using new genetic barcoding technology
Scientists have developed a novel way to barcode and track different CRISPRs by utilizing synthetic proteins built from combinations of smaller proteins, called epitopes. By being able to mark each CR..
What’s new in Ubuntu Linux 18.10 ‘Cosmic Cuttlefish’
Canonical’s Ubuntu distribution for Linux has earned a reputation for being user-friendly, with editions aimed at desktop, server, cloud, and IoT users. This changelog tracks updates to Ubuntu across ..
What’s new in Ubuntu Linux 18.10
Canonical’s Ubuntu distribution for Linux has earned a reputation for being user-friendly, with editions aimed at desktop, server, cloud, and IoT users. This changelog tracks updates to Ubuntu across ..
Critics warn Microsoft it needs to fix broken update process
The latest fiasco to befall Windows 10 – Microsoft two weeks ago pulled the fall feature upgrade from distribution and urged those already with a copy not to install it – has triggered calls for the c..
Critics warn Microsoft it needs to fix broken update process
The latest fiasco to befall Windows 10 – Microsoft two weeks ago pulled the fall feature upgrade from distribution and urged those already with a copy not to install it – has triggered calls for the c..