In Norway, the use of quinolones in livestock populations is very low, and prophylactic use is prohibited. Despite this, quinolone-resistant Escherichia coli (QREC) isolates are present at low levels in several animal species. The source of these QREC isolates is unknown. The aim of this study was to characterize and compare QREC isolates from different animal species to identify putative factors that may promote the occurrence of QREC. A total of 280 QREC isolates, from broilers, pigs, red foxes,...
Wed Mar 18, 2020 17:00
Virtual surgical planning (VSP) promises higher accuracy, efficiency, and superior patient outcomes, helping normalize outcomes from surgeons of different experience levels. A systematic review was conducted in agreement with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The objective was to evaluate the accuracy and secondarily efficiency of VSP compared with free-hand surgery, for mandibular reconstruction with free flaps. Six studies met inclusion...
Wed Mar 18, 2020 02:00
The Delta CEO asked staff to take voluntary leaves of absence to save the company cash. (Avel Chuklanov/Unsplash/)This story originally featured on Flying Magazine.A handful of aviation industry experts believe the social and economic fallout in the US from the COVID-19 is the worst seen since the market crash of 2008, others since 9/11, while still others say the airline service cutbacks and employee layoffs are simply unprecedented. Calling the current situation dynamic would be an understatement....
Wed Mar 18, 2020 23:30
So far, vulnerable residents in Los Angeles's homeless encampments have seen little outreach on the coronavirus front. (Claudine Van MassenHove/Deposit Photos/)Michael Cousineau is a professor of Clinical Preventive Medicine at the University of Southern California. Also contributing to this are Gary Blasi, Paul Gregerson, Michelle Levander, and Fareed Dibazar. This story originally featured on The Conversation.As the number of cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, continues...
Wed Mar 18, 2020 21:30
Red Cross volunteers in Massachusetts, who were called in to help with health care worker shortages during the 1918 flu pandemic (CDC/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including travel advice, pregnancy concerns, and the latest findings on the virus itself.The 1918 influenza pandemic was just long enough ago that it has slipped out of the collective consciousness. But as the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, spreads, more and more experts are turning to last century’s flu for clues on how...
Wed Mar 18, 2020 19:12
Yes, hello, Mr. Cardinal. (Bruce Jastrow/Unsplash/)If you enjoy spending time outside, consider bird-watching. It’s a four-season activity that will not only extend the amount of time you spend in parks or other green spaces, but also make you feel a little bit like a treasure seeker as you try to spot birds you know should be around (and find others you may not expect).You can go birding any time of the year, but a good way to get hooked is to take advantage of the spring and fall migrations. During...
Wed Mar 18, 2020 18:00
A royal flush. (Depositphotos/)Most people have very simple requests when it comes to their bathroom business: as long as everything is clean and functioning, they’re good. But odds are—if you clicked on this—you are not one of those people. You don’t mind going a little above and beyond when nature calls.For those looking for a toilet that is more than just a receptacle, we have you covered. Because you should never have to settle for a lesser option. A number two, if you will.You'll love it more...
Wed Mar 18, 2020 19:28
Don't settle for beef jerky and trail mix. (Dimitri Houtteman via Unsplash/)There’s something special about the simple ritual of cooking a meal and sharing it with others, and that singular experience is on full display when we take our pots and pans and cook outdoors. There are plenty of reasons to move your cooking routine out of the kitchen, whether you’re camping with your friends, tailgating before the big game, boiling up some seafood, or homebrewing a batch of maple syrup. Propane is far and...
Wed Mar 18, 2020 17:30
The roosts, or homes, where North American bats hibernate over winter are fungal hotbeds. (Photograph courtesy of Joseph R Hoyt/)For more than a decade, bats in North America have faced a devastating crisis as white-nose syndrome has swept across the eastern United States and Canada. The fungal disease has felled millions of these tiny mammals since its first documented appearance in New York in 2006. Scientists believe the fungal culprit, known as Pseudogymnoascus destructans, was accidentally...
Wed Mar 18, 2020 17:13
Minimize their stress and help prevent a mess. (C. Z. Shi via Unsplash/)It’s largely true that cats are self-cleaning, like self-cleaning ovens but without the smell of burning teflon. Cats do not want or need baths with few exceptions (like hairless Sphynx cats, or cats with health issues). However, there are some things you can do to lend a paw to their cleaning habits. These four grooming aids will help ensure shiny coats and short claws so you can (mostly) peacefully coexist.You’re the momma...
Wed Mar 18, 2020 15:11
Save your furniture and floors from muddy disasters. ( Autri Taheri via Unsplash/)Many dogs delight in trotting through puddles or splashing with wild abandon into murky ponds. Sadly, the prospect of being hosed down with warm and gentle water and nice-smelling shampoo afterward doesn’t have the same appeal. While we can’t guarantee your muddy mutt won’t still hide from bath time, these tools for pet parents can help you turn your disheveled doggie into a pristine pooch with minimum collateral damage...
Wed Mar 18, 2020 15:02
The Valkyrie, the cutest flying companion ever. (US Air Force/)Back in October 2019, the Navy carried out an experiment with three fighter jets—it involved one aircraft remotely controlling two others. While the two remotely controlled craft actually had human pilots in them—for the takeoff and landings—those fighters represented uncrewed airplanes during the exercise. Presumably, the actual flesh-and-blood aviators in those two jets became glorified passengers while the main aircraft controlled...
Wed Mar 18, 2020 15:00
The robotic scoop-arm pins “the mole” against the side of its hole in an attempt to get it moving. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/)Every day, the InSight lander’s suite of instruments sends back data proving that the Red Planet isn’t really dead. Marsquakes rumble the seismometer. Swirling vortices register on onboard pressure sensor. And temperature sensors help track the weather and changing of the seasons.Despite the lander’s successes, however, one gauge has met with resistance from the Martian environment...
Wed Mar 18, 2020 21:14
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