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Meta/Apple A new study on virtual reality comfort suggests that some of the best VR headsets have a feature that can help prevent motion sickness. Also known as simulator sickness, the problem is due to a mismatch between what you see in a head-mounted display (HMD) and what your body feels in reality. It’s well known that gamers prefer higher frames per second (fps) to be able to react more quickly and aim with greater accuracy. According to a recent study, though, a faster refresh rate can also reduce the chances…

New research demonstrates that silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is as effective as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay among over 4,000 elementary school students, offering a less expensive and quicker application process. This alternative treatment not only prevents cavities but also represents a significant cost-saving measure that can increase access to dental care, particularly in school-based cavity prevention programs.Silver diamine fluoride prevents cavities and keeps existing ones from worsening in school-based…

A patient's remarkable recovery from the common blood cancer multiple myeloma several years ago has drawn the attention of researchers, who were stunned by the fact the patient was treated for a completely different disease.Interest in the potential connection has now led a Spanish and French team to discover that hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are linked to the development of multiple myeloma and earlier non-cancerous stages known as monoclonal gammopathies.Their recent study confirms that detecting…

Researchers at Northwestern University have created a targeted allergy treatment using antibody-coated nanoparticles to inhibit specific mast cells, successfully preventing allergic reactions in mice without broader immune system suppression.In a mouse study, a new approach successfully prevented anaphylaxis without causing side effects.Researchers at Northwestern University have created the first targeted treatment to avert allergic reactions, which can vary from mild symptoms like itchy hives and watery eyes to severe…

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviewsSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Dame Sheila Hancock has said she no longer cares about being cancelled for saying something “outrageous” because of her age. The 90-year-old British actor, who was made a DBE in 2021, told the BBC’s Amol Rajan that she’s not afraid to speak her mind against the backdrop of cancel culture because “I’m shortly going to be cancelled by death anyway”. “If I say something outrageous and I’m…

Contribution patterns in Study 1. Credit: Harrell & Wolff How is cooperation affected when people can receive secondhand information about what others are contributing? Ashley Harrell and Tom Wolff investigated this question through an online cooperation game. Participants were recruited from a large subject pool of university students and other adults,…

While Samsung is now updating numerous Galaxy phones to One UI 6.0 without issues, Google Play system updates are broken for many devices. A bug is preventing new Google Play system updates from reaching various Galaxy phones, including the S20, S22, S23, Z Fold 5, A33, and possibly others. New Google Play system versions are often released alongside firmware updates. Other times, they roll out separately. Both methods are acceptable, but the issue is that many Galaxy phones are now a few months behind the schedule, and…

Google Maps isn’t just a navigation app that directs you from A to B. It’s a discovery app that offers quick ways to find places of interest around you. Thanks to user-generated content, which includes reviews and photos, you can learn all about a restaurant, landmark, or neighborhood before you even get there. All of that means malicious individuals will try to abuse Google Maps, including the review process. We’ve shown you the various ways Google polices Google Maps user-generated content to prevent abuse…

A recent video from Kerala shows a horrific crash of a bus and a Mahindra XUV300 waiting at a signal. The video shows a Mahindra XUV300 waiting for a traffic signal when an out-of-control bus hits the rear of the SUV. The impact causes the Mahindra XUV300 to go on the opposite side of the road. Here is how he saved the car from crashing further into other vehicles. The video was taken at a junction by CCTV cameras. It shows the Mahindra XUV300 waiting at the signal when the bus came in at a high-speed and crashed into…

Researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Michigan have developed a new blood thinner compound, MPI 8, that shows promise in preventing blood clots without increasing the risk of bleeding. The compound targets polyphosphate, a molecule involved in blood clotting that is not essential for the process, making it a safer alternative to existing blood thinners that target clotting enzymes. Although MPI 8 has shown effectiveness in animal models, further research is needed to confirm its safety…