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What happens when two different respiratory viruses infect the same cell?

What happens when two different respiratory viruses infect the same cell?

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  2 Comments  •  4 years ago

Not really a new study since the article was published last September but still highly relevant.  Coronaviruses are fairly common in humans, typically causing common cold symptoms.  CDC: Common...
21 Most Commonly Misspelled Words

21 Most Commonly Misspelled Words

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  53 Comments  •  4 years ago

English spelling is confusing enough.  But separating the separate meanings of what's been spelled can be downright baffling.  
Americans' trust in science now deeply polarized, poll shows

Americans' trust in science now deeply polarized, poll shows

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  6 Comments  •  4 years ago

Americans are not as polarized over science as these journalistic narratives suggest.  And, if the reporting is accurate, then the political biases are quite apparent in news reporting.   What is...
California Doesn't Know What To Do With Old EV Batteries

California Doesn't Know What To Do With Old EV Batteries

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  11 Comments  •  4 years ago

The solution for old EV batteries is obvious:  spend more money.  Politicians can fix any problem by simply spending other people's money.   Repurposing old EV batteries for grid electricity...
COVID-19: Study compares the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines

COVID-19: Study compares the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  13 Comments  •  4 years ago

Information is being published in dribs and drabs that are widely scattered.  And information that has been made available has always been couched in the need for more study.  The study presented...
Electric cars aren't just vehicles. They're big batteries

Electric cars aren't just vehicles. They're big batteries

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  4 Comments  •  4 years ago

Here's an example of looking at the forest and ignoring the trees.  The adoption of electric vehicles is very dependent upon battery technology.  And consumers are well aware of the limitations...
How a handful of prehistoric geniuses launched humanity's technological revolution

How a handful of prehistoric geniuses launched humanity's technological revolution

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  1 Comments  •  4 years ago

What sets humans apart from other creates is not what humans do.  Imagination and ideas sets humans apart from other creatures.  
Medieval warhorses no bigger than modern-day ponies, study finds

Medieval warhorses no bigger than modern-day ponies, study finds

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  10 Comments  •  4 years ago

Shades of Monty Python with knights on tiny horses.
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