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Myocardial infarction may be an infectious disease

According to the recently published research, an infection may trigger myocardial infarction. Using a range of advanced methodologies, the research found that, in coronary artery disease, atherosclerotic plaques containing cholesterol may harbour a gelatinous, asymptomatic biofilm formed by bacteria over years or even decades. Dormant bacteria within the biofilm remain shielded from both the patient’s immune system and antibiotics because they cannot penetrate the biofilm matrix. A viral infect

Heart attacks may be triggered by bacteria

According to the recently published research, an infection may trigger myocardial infarction. Using a range of advanced methodologies, the research found that, in coronary artery disease, atherosclerotic plaques containing cholesterol may harbour a gelatinous, asymptomatic biofilm formed by bacteria over years or even decades. Dormant bacteria within the biofilm remain shielded from both the patient’s immune system and antibiotics because they cannot penetrate the biofilm matrix. A viral infect

Sharing Your YouTube Premium Plan? Your Service Could Be Paused

That popular workaround for sharing a YouTube Premium family plan with friends and relatives in different homes is now squarely in Google's crosshairs. A new wave of enforcement has begun, with subscribers reporting they've received emails warning that their account access will be suspended. The ultimatum is clear: confirm all members live at the same address within 15 days, or lose your premium perks. And now that's something you should watch out for, whether you plan to stream videos or listen

‘Peacemaker’ Went Full ‘Doctor Who’ Explaining How Portal Doors Work

It’s time to see once again what’s new in the world of Christopher Smith in another episode of Peacemaker. Will Chris return in the nick of time to save Eagly from whatever twin-tailed horrors ARGUS has in store for our feathered friend? Will Chris and Harcourt ever become Facebook official? Will we ever figure out why Chris’ “best dimension” appears not to have any non-white people roaming about in the background? Let’s cease with the incessant questions and what awaits Episode four, “Need I S

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a new platformer coming to the Switch 2 next spring

Nintendo is dropping a slew of Mario-related announcements this morning as part of the franchise's 40th anniversary, including a new game starring his dinosaur companion. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is coming out for Switch 2 in the Spring of 2026 and the brief bit of gameplay we saw plants it squarely in the cutesy yet intriguing tradition of past Yoshi platformers. The game's worlds and levels appear to be part of a book named Mr. Encyclopedia (or Mr. E for short) that Yoshi can jump into a

YouTube Music rolls out dual-pane Now Playing redesign on Android, iOS

After testing first got underway in November, YouTube Music is now rolling out a big Now Playing redesign on Android and iOS. The Song/Video switcher is no longer at the top of Now Playing, but Cast remains next to the three-dot overflow menu. After the song name (which can be tapped to access Related) and artist, you now get the controls row. This does not really impact one-handed usage, but it does move things further up the screen. This is followed by a new boxy scrubber that gets rid of t

Where did the Smurfs get their hats (2018)

That white floppy hat on top of every Smurf’s head. What is it? Where did it come from? Do Smurfs have bald spots? We’ve got a history lesson coming up here, folks. Sit back. But, first, let’s answer a side question: What’s Under a Smurf’s Hat? There’s only one true source for information on this question, and that’s Peyo’s comics. Accept no substitutes. Yes, there are probably moments in various movies and cartoons where a Smurf can been seen without their hat on. That’s not Peyo. Peyo s

Where did the Smurfs get their hats

That white floppy hat on top of every Smurf’s head. What is it? Where did it come from? Do Smurfs have bald spots? We’ve got a history lesson coming up here, folks. Sit back. But, first, let’s answer a side question: What’s Under a Smurf’s Hat? There’s only one true source for information on this question, and that’s Peyo’s comics. Accept no substitutes. Yes, there are probably moments in various movies and cartoons where a Smurf can been seen without their hat on. That’s not Peyo. Peyo s

Forget subtitles: YouTube opens the floodgates on auto-dubbing videos into your own language

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube is officially rolling out its multi-language audio feature for creators. This feature will allow viewers to watch videos dubbed in their native language. The rollout will happen over the coming weeks. Soon, you’ll be able to watch videos from creators around the world without having to read subtitles. YouTube has announced that it is finally officially launching its multi-language audio feature for creators. Don’t want to miss the best from Andro

NASA Found Signs of Ancient Alien Life on Mars. Here's How Excited You Should Be

NASA released a significant update from the Perseverance Mars rover on Wednesday, focusing on a particularly juicy tidbit for those watching from home: A small rock sample called Sapphire Canyon showed signs of potential biosignatures, or ancient alien life that may have once grown on Mars. That's possible because of the unique location where Perseverance located the sample in July 2024. It came from a rock named Cheyava Falls. This particular rock is in Jezero Crater, home to an ancient dry ri

Perseverance Rover Finds Potential Sign of Ancient Life in Martian Rock

Today, NASA officials unveiled intriguing new findings from “Sapphire Canyon,” the 25th geological sample collected by the Perseverance Mars rover. This rock core has captivated scientists ever since Perseverance extracted it in July 2024, as it may help them determine if microbial life ever existed on the Red Planet. Now, NASA has revealed that the initial analysis of the Sapphire Canyon sample could not rule out a biological origin for its distinctive features. “This very well could be the cl

Bryan Fuller Wants Zendaya to Play Clarice Starling in ‘Hannibal’ Follow-Up

John Travolta battles an AI with a beef against reckless drivers, Uncle Fester gets his own Wednesday spinoff, and the Scary Movie franchise still sees fit to parody I Know What You Did Last Summer. Spoilers, ahoy! Ed Deadline reports that John Travolta, Crystal Reed, and Chet Hanks are attached to star in Ed, an artificial intelligence-themed sci-fi thriller from director Christopher J. Scott. The story is said to concern “a sentient AI chauffeur bot that escapes the lab and begins killing re

YouTube Music didn’t learn from Spotify’s mistake, tries to paywall lyrics

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube Music is experimenting with paywalling lyrics for its free users. The company is limiting the number of free lyrics views before prompting users to upgrade to a Premium account. This move is similar to what Spotify did, a change it eventually reversed after user backlash. Spotify and YouTube Music are reasonably competitive in their features, with each service having some nice extras. Spotify Connect is a lifesaver if you have multiple devices, wh

Children and young people's reading in 2025

Our surveys show that the reading crisis persists, with the number of children and young people who say they enjoy reading, and read daily, continuing to decline. This report is based on 114,970 responses to our Annual Literacy Survey from children and young people aged 5 to 18 in early 2025. It includes findings on reading enjoyment , frequency and motivation and explores responses by age, gender, socio-economic background and geographical region. Key findings Reading enjoyment: In 2025, th

This free tool installs Windows 11 on unsupported PCs - without any bloatware

Lance Whitney / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Flyoobe can upgrade an unsupported Windows 10 PC to Windows 11. You can install Windows 11 without the usual apps and bloatware. The tool is easy to configure and use. Looking to upgrade your Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 before the OS loses Microsoft support in October? That's a good idea. But what if your computer doesn't meet Microsoft's stringent requirements for versi

YouTube is a mysterious monopoly

YouTube is a mysterious monopoly Yesterday I saw this Bluesky post from Adrian Black. He runs Adrian’s Digital Basement, a retro computer repair channel I really enjoy. In the post, he points out a trend I didn’t know about: YouTube views seem to have fallen off a cliff recently. Further down the thread, Jeff Geerling linked to a blog post on the subject. Geerling is another technology YouTuber whose work I enjoy. He’s also seen a large drop in views. In that post, Geerling shares some data: w

Google could redesign Android’s volume slider to be more like iOS

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is developing a new horizontal layout for Android’s volume slider that will likely appear when the device is in landscape mode. This new horizontal slider will be positioned at the top-center of the screen, a design choice similar to the one seen on Apple’s iOS. We spotted evidence for this new layout in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1, but it is not yet active. Android’s big Material 3 Expressive redesign brings dramatic changes to the lock screen, sta

NASA to Make Major Announcement About Martian Rock Sample on Wednesday. Here’s How to Watch

In July 2024, NASA’s Perseverance rover extracted a rock core from the edge of Neretva Vallis, a river valley cut into the Martian surface by water rushing into the Jezero Crater billions of years ago. This mysterious rock caught the attention of scientists on Earth, as its features may reveal clues about possible ancient life on the Red Planet. At 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 10, NASA will host a press conference to discuss the analysis of the sample, dubbed “Sapphire Canyon,” and the su

YouTube views are down (don't panic)

Many YouTube content creators, myself included, noticed something in early to mid-August: views were down. After being on the platform since 2006 (though for me, not being a 'professional' YouTuber until about 5 years ago), I'm used to seasonal dips, adjustments after new tweaks to the algorithm or layout/design changes. But this was substantial. I had 4 10/10 videos in a row, which is unprecedented. I mean, my content could just be terrible all the sudden, and I've lost all but my core audie

YouTube’s first exclusive NFL broadcast attracts over 17M viewers

YouTube announced on Monday that its first-ever exclusive global broadcast of an NFL game broke a record for the company, achieving the most concurrent viewers of a live stream on the platform. Over 17.3 million viewers from more than 230 countries and territories worldwide tuned in for the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo. This figure represents the average minute audience (AMA) that watched the game last Friday. In the U.S., there were 16.2 million

The Download: introducing our 35 Innovators Under 35 list for 2025

The world is full of extraordinary young people brimming with ideas for how to crack tough problems. Every year, we recognize 35 such individuals from around the world—all of whom are under the age of 35. These scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs are working to help mitigate climate change, accelerate scientific progress, and alleviate human suffering from disease. Some are launching companies while others are hard at work in academic labs. They were selected from hundreds of nominees by e

I used this simple YouTube TV trick and saved $66 - here's how you can, too

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways A hidden YouTube TV promotion might save you $66. It's only accessible through a web browser, not the mobile app. The promotion saves you $33 a month for two months. If you're a YouTube TV subscriber, you might be able to save $66 thanks to a hidden promotional offer. Late last year, YouTube announced that it was raising its monthly price to $83 a month -- a jump of $10 a month. There

YouTube TV is offering a hidden $66 discount — here’s how to get it

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A hidden YouTube TV promotion is offering to take $33 off your monthly bill. The promotion lasts for two months, meaning you can save $66. You’ll need to use a web browser to access the promotion. Earlier this year, YouTube TV raised its subscription price from $72.99 to $82.99. But before this price hike went live, the service offered a six-month-long price lock that allowed users to delay paying that additional $10 per month. While that promotion h

YouTube Cracks Down on Premium Family Plans Used at Different Addresses

Sharing a YouTube Premium or YouTube Music family plan with people who don't live at your address could soon cost you the perks you're used to. Several users have reported receiving warnings that their accounts will be paused within 15 days if they don't comply with YouTube's rules on family plans. The policy isn't new. YouTube required family plan members to share the same household in 2023 but it looks like enforcement is stepping up. If you lose Premium, you can still stream videos and liste

This YouTube TV trick saved me $66 on my subscription - here's how

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways A hidden YouTube TV promotion might save you $66. It's only accessible through a web browser, not the mobile app. The promotion saves you $33 a month for two months. If you're a YouTube TV subscriber, you might be able to save $66 thanks to a hidden promotional offer. Late last year, YouTube announced that it was raising its monthly price to $83 a month -- a jump of $10 a month. There

Putin says organ transplants could grant immortality. Not quite.

First, back to Putin’s proposal: the idea of continually replacing aged organs to stay young. It’s a simplistic way to think about aging. After all, aging is so complicated that researchers can’t agree on what causes it, why it occurs, or even how to define it, let alone “treat” it. Having said that, there may be some merit to the idea of repairing worn-out body parts with biological or synthetic replacements. Replacement therapies—including bioengineered organs—are being developed by multiple

This YouTube TV discount for existing subscribers is too good to miss

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube TV is getting a temporary $33 discount for existing users. This brings the cost down to $49.99 a month. You only get the discounted price for two months, but a $66 benefit is better than none. If you’ve switched over from a traditional cable TV, you probably know about virtual providers like YouTube TV, DirecTV, or Hulu. However, if you haven’t and want to explore cutting ties with a traditional TV operator, YouTube TV could be one of the more ben

Lenovo undercuts the Galaxy Tab S11 series with a pair of more affordable tablets

Lenovo TL;DR Lenovo is launching two new tablets: the Yoga Tab and Idea Tab Plus. Pricing for the Yoga Tab will start at $549.99 and will go on sale in September. The Idea Tab Plus will be available in October, starting at $269.99. Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra. However, it’s not the only tech company launching new Android tablets this week. Lenovo is also using IFA 2025 to debut a pair of its own tablets: the Yoga Tab and Idea Tab Plus. Don’t want to miss t

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Civilization developer Firaxis is laying off staff

Firaxis, longtime developer of the strategy series Civilization, is laying off an undisclosed number of staff, Game Developer reports . The studio's publisher and owner 2K confirmed that the layoffs were happening as Firaxis "restructures and optimizes" for "adaptability, collaboration, and creativity." The layoffs follow turmoil at another 2K studio , Cloud Chamber, which is supposed to be developing the next Bioshock game. Since the restructuring has yet to be publicly disclosed, it's hard to

Sesame Street's new partnership with YouTube will bring 'hundreds of full episodes' to the video platform

Sesame Street creator Sesame Workshop and YouTube have announced a new "extended partnership" that will bring episodes of the iconic children's show to the platform and a series of workshops for creators on "how to create content that is entertaining while also promoting learning." This new YouTube partnership joins an existing Netflix deal to stream new episodes of Sesame Street starting in November. According to YouTube, it'll now have a catalog of "hundreds of full episodes" of the show, on