A phonebook-sized surgical kit designed for the world's most extreme environments

In extreme environments where evacuation isn't an option and urgent care is needed, a new surgical technology steps in to ...

Asthma patients less likely to die from virus; new test better at telling who is still infectious

The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.
The Independent

Here’s how to test if your eyesight is fit for driving

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A Missouri surgical team was about to harvest this man's organs — until his doctor intervened

22-year-old Larry Black, Jr. arrived at a St. Louis hospital after getting shot in the head. A week later, he was taken to surgery to have his organs removed for donation — even though his heart was ...
MacRumors

AirPods Pro 3 Use Acoustic Seal Test for Optimizing Sound Quality and ANC

The AirPods Pro 3 use an Acoustic Seal Test to check the fit of ear tips, according to a new Apple support document. Apple says that the Acoustic Seal Test will ensure that you're using the proper ear ...
CBS News

California Legislature passes bill banning most law enforcement from wearing face masks

Lawmakers in California passed a bill on Thursday banning most local and federal law enforcement officers from covering their faces during operations, including immigration enforcement. Senate Bill ...
MSNBC

California Legislature passes bill to ban masked law enforcement

California’s Legislature on Thursday passed a bill that bans federal and state law enforcement officials from wearing masks, with some exceptions. The bill now goes to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his ...
The Hill

California lawmakers pass ban on masks for federal immigration agents

California lawmakers have sent legislation to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) that could prohibit federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from wearing masks while carrying out raids in the ...
Phys.org

Face masks release microplastics and chemicals that could harm people and the environment, study finds

The global use of face masks surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have since been discarded as waste, contributing to land and water pollution. As these masks break down, they can release ...
Total Pro Sports

REPORT: Cooper Flagg Using NBA 2K26 To Test His Fit With Kyrie Irving & Anthony Davis On The Mavericks

Cooper Flagg is entering the Dallas Mavericks family next season. At the beginning of his career, he earned the Most Complete Player tag from the former Rookie of the Year and anticipated his journey ...
The Conversation

When surgical tools don’t fit: how gender bias in design puts female surgeons at risk

Gráinne Tyrrell's PhD research is funded by Research Ireland and Medtronic under the Enterprise Partnership Scheme. The authors acknowledge Donna Curley for her contributions to the research as an ...