Adjusting vector surveillance for human behaviors reveals Anopheles funestus drove a resurgence in malaria despite IRS with clothianidin in Uganda
Characteristics of household cohorts Household demographic data was only gathered from the 12 households that took part in the HBOs in Phase 2. At that time, households had a mean number of 4.0 inhabitants (range: 1 to 8), 56% were female and median age was 13 years (interquartile range: 7 to 35). These households had […]
Electrical stimulation offers hope for treating spinal injuries
UTSW researchers developed an electrode grid that they placed on the backs of study participants to deliver low-voltage electrical stimulation through the skin. They found the device safe and easy to use in treating various spinal conditions and have filed for a patent. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center A grid of electrodes placed on the backs […]
Universal Epic Universe opens with 5 themed worlds, cutting-edge tech
Ryan Paul, manager of ride and show engineering at Universal Creative, discusses the difference between Universal Epic Universe and other parks. Universal Epic Universe opening day is here. The newest Universal theme park in central Florida hosted weeks of previews for team members, media and annual passholders ahead of opening up limited preview tickets to […]
Fed's Waller: If tariffs are closer to 10%, then economy is good shape for 2H
Markets are watching fiscal policy and have concerns. Markets are looking for more fiscal discipline. Fed won’t buy bonds in primary auctions. Hard data shows economy doing quite well, scant sign of tariff impact so far. If tariffs are closer to 10%, then economy is good shape for 2H. If tariffs settle down, Fed could […]
Comparative duration of neutralizing responses and protections of COVID-19 vaccination and correlates of protection
Mathieu, E. et al. Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). Our World in Data (2020). Feng, S. et al. Correlates of protection against symptomatic and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection. Nat. Med. 27, 2032–2040 (2021). Article CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Marking, U. et al. Correlates of protection and viral load trajectories in omicron breakthrough infections in triple vaccinated […]
‘It’s rare and it’s scary.’ Dark spot on your fingernail could mean cancer
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain If you are staring at a dark spot under your fingernail, you may want to see a dermatologist. It could be a form of melanoma. “It is rare, and it’s scary that it’s rare, because a lot of people would not think to check their nails,” said Lauren Koltcz, whom the […]
Union MF Launches New NFO Blending Arbitrage & Debt for Tax-Efficient Income – Should You Invest?
The NFO is a newly launched open-ended Union Income Plus Arbitrage Active FOF – Dir (G) by Union Mutual Fund aimed at investors seeking medium- to long-term income with an emphasis on tax efficiency. This fund tactically allocates investments between arbitrage and debt-oriented mutual fund Union Income Plus Arbitrage Active FOF – Dir (G), providing […]
Barcelona sporting director Deco says Kylian Mbappe’s arrival made Real Madrid ‘imbalanced’
Barcelona sporting director Deco believes the signing of Kylian Mbappe has made Real Madrid’s team “imbalanced”. Barca got the better of their age-old rivals this season by beating them four times, including in a feisty Copa del Rey final in Seville. And having also wrapped up the Liga title, Deco suggested Madrid have to solve […]
“Without Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli…”: Ben Stokes’ Big Warning Ahead Of India-England Test Series
India will be as formidable as ever despite the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the five-Test series against England, given the “battery of batsmen” they possess, feels all-rounder Ben Stokes, who will lead the home side during the gruelling series beginning on June 20. Stokes, 33, who is returning to […]
National Grid shares go ex-dividend on 29 May. Time to consider buying today?
Image source: Getty Images National Grid shares (LSE: NG) are firmly on my radar this week, with the utility giant set to go ex-dividend on 29 May. One of the biggest reasons investors buy the energy transmissions giant is for the dividend. It’s long been seen as one of the most reliable income payers on […]
