The U.S. government has awarded $176 million to vaccine maker Moderna for development of an mRNA-based influenza shot. The funding was awarded through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, or BARDA, and will support late-stage testing of a vaccine targeting H5 influenza virus. This type of virus is also known as avian, or bird…
About five years ago The Grattan Institute released a great report on Australia’s urban landscape. To read the 87-page report go here. But for those of you who are short on time, I have pulled together ten things you need to know about this work. Many of these are quite surprising. 10 things 1. Most…
Key Takeaways Super Bundles combine multiple subscriptions into one monthly payment, including TV, phone, and internet. Companies like Verizon, T-Mobile, and Comcast offer these bundles to save consumers money and reduce stress. As more providers offer super bundles, they may become the norm, simplifying monthly bills and saving consumers money. Today’s streaming landscape makes it…
Ann Wilson, the lead singer of rock band Heart, is battling cancer and will be stepping back from the Royal Flush Tour for the remainder of the year to focus on her health and recovery. Wilson, 74, shared the news with fans in a heartfelt post Tuesday on Instagram, detailing her health and expressing her…
The Greenfield, CA Police Department has considered Tesla Cybertrucks and Tesla Model Y ideal electric vehicles to join their fleet. The Greenfield Police Department CA posted images of Cybertruck with the “UP.FIT” logo. UP.FIT is an automotive company owned by Unplugged Performance. It is known for creating the next-gen fleet for public safety. According to…
After major investor Volvo decided to decrease its stake and cut funding for Polestar early this year, the EV company went in search of $1.3 billion of new funding. It raised a $950 million lifeline three-year loan from a banking syndicate led by BNP Paribas, and told investors it has plans to continue raising the…
The market for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is witnessing a significant downturn in sales around the world. The most recent data by Cryptoslam showed that the average sale prices of NFTs have slipped by nearly 60 percent between March and June this year. The average price of an NFT around March was $193 (roughly Rs. 16,100),…
Google updated its Political content policy, requiring advertisers to disclose election ads containing synthetic or digitally altered content. Why we care. This policy update aims to increase transparency and combat misinformation in political advertising, particularly as AI-generated content becomes more prevalent. Key details: Advertisers must select a checkbox in campaign settings to indicate altered or…
Microsoft Office 2019 is on sale for only $25 at StackSocial. If you don’t mind not having the latest updates and features present in Microsoft 365–the $70 per year subscription service Microsoft sells–you’re getting quite the bargain here. This deal is only available through July 5. Office 2019 Professional Plus for PC works with Windows…
Extreme weather events such as hurricanes and storms have increased in both frequency and severity in recent years. With that has come heightened public interest, resulting in often dramatic footage being live-streamed on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Discord. Now, a new study conducted at the University of Plymouth has for the first time…
