Enlarge / Flooding from hurricanes like Irma in Florida can overwhelm sewer systems and spread pathogens in other ways. (credit: Brian Blanco | Getty Images) Climate change can exacerbate a full 58% of the infectious diseases that humans come in contact with worldwide, from common waterborne viruses to deadly diseases like plague, our new research…
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Enlarge (credit: Amy DiLorenzo | Getty Images) In 1993, Julio Lopes was sipping a coffee at a bar when he had a stroke. He fell into a coma, and two months later, when he regained consciousness, his body was fully paralyzed. Doctors said the young man’s future was bleak: Save for his eyes, he would…
As Netflix struggles to keep consumers subscribed to its streaming service, its mobile games venture is looking like a flop. CNBC reported that according to Apptopia, Netflix games have been downloaded 23.3 million times in total, and on average, there are 1.7 million daily users. This means that less than 1% of the streaming giant’s…
This alien-like jellyfish was spotted on a diving excursion in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea by scuba diver Dorian Borcherds. After capturing the footage, Dorian tried to identify the jellyfish with the help of his daughter using a jellyfish app, but found no matches in the app’s database. Later, after posting the video to a forum…
Master Chief crosses the forbidden boundary to hop over to the PlayStation universe and step into the slightly smelly shoes of Kratos. Since God of War landed on PC, it’s been subject to the same hazing as all console titles that make the jump to the platform. And that includes falling victim to Thomas the…
A bug in the US Emergency Alert System (EAS), a tool used to deliver urgent alerts to the general public, could be abused by threat actors to send out fake alerts, possibly creating mass panic. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently confirmed these findings in an advisory and urged organizations using EAS to tighten…
In “The State of the Creator Economy,” we detail the latest trends in the creator economy, including monetization strategies, popular social platforms, and recent growth. Simply enter your information to get a copy of this exclusive PDF and to start receiving the eMarketer Retail newsletter, which covers today’s most important trends in the world of commerce. Read…
Pedestrians walk past a Now Hiring sign in Arlington, Virginia, on March 16, 2022. Stefani Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images The US is back to its pre-pandemic payroll count, and unemployment is back to 50-year lows. Yet the recovery has been extremely uneven and affected by several pandemic-era trends. While some sectors have rebounded and then some, others…
Many consumers in Latin America are no longer content to let brands sit on the sidelines of tough conversations. Given the significant role advertising plays in shaping society, companies that embrace a social cause should stick to brand values. Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business insights on the latest…
It’s not a secret when you take a screenshot in BeReal. FellowNeko/Shutterstock BeReal does notify you about screenshots, but the app won’t send you a full notification. When someone takes a screenshot of your BeReal, a special icon will appear next to your photo. If you’re using the BeReal iPhone app, you’ll need to share…