From Covid to Norovirus: Moderna’s mRNA Tech Takes on Stomach Flu

The misery of the common stomach flu may be coming to an end. For many, its a miserable but manageable ordeal. In rare cases, the infection can become severe enough to result in hospitalization or even death. A 3D illustration of norovirus particles.© Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty About 100,000 Americans are hospitalized by norovirus, while 900 die from it every year. Its an evenbigger issuein parts of the world with weaker sanitation and health programs....

January 20, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Kurt Ward

Hydroelectric Dams in Oregon Kill Salmon. Congress Says It’s Time to Consider Shutting Them Down.

The Corps must then include that scenario in its long-term designs for the river. The new direction from Congress has the potential to transform the river that sustains Oregons famously lush Willamette Valley. Theyve urged the Corps to return the river closer to its natural flow. © Getty Our salmon heritage is literally on the line, she said. With high concrete walls, they have no dedicated pathways for migrating salmon....

January 20, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Timothy Velazquez

Severance‘s Showrunner Breaks Down Some of the Premiere’s Biggest Questions

Severanceseason two is finally here andwe cant shut up about it. Here are the spoilers we originally cut fromour full interview. How big a part of the season is that and where did the idea come from? We asked the creator of Severance about that season two premiere.Image: Apple TV+ Dan Erickson:Well, its a pretty big part of it. We talked about Would Helly tell the truth? or Would she hide it?...

January 20, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Terry Day

Fearing AI Will Take Their Jobs, Workers Strategize for a Long Battle Against Tech

The current frenzy around artificial intelligence has spread like a shockwave. It started among engineers inspired by a2017 research paper. Next came venture capitalists eager to profit from a new boom. © Mike Coppola/Getty Images They were followed by government officials racing toimpose regulations. Now its labors turn. He felt like he couldnt stop moving or get help from coworkers when lifting heavy objects. I just couldnt deal with being a robot, he said, describing why he quit....

January 19, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Alexandra Mcintyre

HelldiversDevs Hope the Movie Recruits A-List Cannon Fodder

Earlier this month, Sony revealed its planning to make live-action movies forHorizon Zero DawnandHelldivers. Less jokingly, Jorjani told another player that Arrowheads been kept in the loop on some stuff about theHelldiversmovie. But he and CCO Johan Pilestedt think the studios involvement in the film should only go so far. © Arrowhead/PlayStation Therefore we dont, and shouldnt, have final say. It sounds like theHelldiversmovie is currently in its earliest stages, if Sony evengoes aheadwith making it....

January 19, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Lisa Lamb

How to Bypass the US TikTok Ban With a VPN

Thats a nasty surprise for TikTok users who have been using the platform for both business and entertainment. But things arent always going according to plan, huh? Well, you should always have a plan B. © Gizmodo.com We learned that the hard way. Luckily, this plan B is all but hard because you wont have to give up TikTok for good. How to Bypass the US TikTok Ban With NordVPN? © Gizmodo....

January 19, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Kristen Boyd DVM

How to Get Around the US CapCut ban

Sadly, the US CapCut ban prevents all American residents from using their favorite video editor. But what if we told youyou could STILL use CapCut in the USA and keep making videos? Stay tuned for more information; well explaineverything. © Gizmodo.com How Can a VPN Unblock CapCut in the US? CapCut stopped providing services to people in this country. The whole conundrum is about blocking userswith a US IP address....

January 19, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Carrie Thompson

How to Unblock CapCut in the US? Use a VPN

CapCut has been banned bundled with TikTok onJanuary 19th, 2025. As things stand, millions of Americans are bereft of one of the best video editors. Luckily for you, you dont have to be one of them. © Gizmodo How to Unblock CapCut in the US? So as said, a reputable VPN will do the job majestically. By reputable, we refer to NordVPN as the most popular service in the US....

January 19, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Sandra Garcia

Marvel SnapGets Caught in Crossfire of the US’ TikTok Ban (Updated)

Update:The Trump administration will reinstate ByteDance apps, including Tiktok andMarvel Snap. […]Well be sharing more information on this as the situation evolves. A law banning [our game] has been enacted in the U.S., the popup reads. © Second Dinner/Nuverse Unfortunately, that means you cant useMarvel Snapright for now. Rest assured, were working to restore our service in the U.S. kindly stay tuned! Marvel Snapis published by Nuverse, which is a subsidiary of ByteDance....

January 19, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Ronald Jackson

Teen Sets Fire to Congressman’s Office Allegedly Over TikTok Ban

The building was unoccupied when the fire started and no injuries have been reported. News from the future, delivered to your present. The Funniest Memes About JD Vance Killing the Pope “Sowwy I made you dead.” Rep. Glenn Grothman (left) and a local congressional office in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin where an arsonist allegedly set a fire because he was upset about the TikTok ban.Photos: Rep. Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin

January 19, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Jeremy Jordan

The Sun Does Something Weird Right Before It Unleashes Solar Flares

Predicting solar flares, however, isnt as simple as forecasting a sunny day. Indeed, predicting solar flares is crucial for protecting both people and technology from the Suns volatile outbursts. A reliable early warning system would thus be a welcome tool for mitigating the dangers of space weather. Coronal loops in mid-January 2012. The image was taken in extreme ultraviolet light.© NASA/Solar Dynamics Observatory What Would Happen If a Massive Solar Storm Hit Earth?...

January 19, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Randy Jefferson

This Anesthesia Gas Could Be the Next Big Alzheimer’s Treatment

The next Alzheimers treatment could come from an unexpected place. Scientists at Brigham and Womens Hospital and Washington University led the research,publishedWednesday inScience Translational Medicine. In mice with Alzheimers-like disease, xenon gas was shown to reduce inflammation and the shrinking of the brain. Xenon is regularly used as an anesthesia agent. But it could also someday become an Alzheimer’s treatment.© Kobus Louw via Getty The researchers are now embarking on early human trials to further test out the therapys potential....

January 19, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Kenneth Sandoval

TikTok Is Officially Banned in the USA: Here’s How a VPN Can Unblock It

The USA is one of the largest social media consumers, with over 170 million TikTok accounts. However, this isnt the time to be depressed. Or ready to jump off a building. © Gizmodo.com you could unblock TikTok in the USA by using aVPN! Best of all its risk-free and works 100%. How to Use TikTok in the US With a VPN? © Gizmodo.com A VPN isthe ultimate solution to unblock TikTok in the USA....

January 19, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Jennifer Wilson