February 2021 - Virtual Owl

Rep. Banks warns GOP ‘destined’ to lose elections if it rejects Trump and his voters

Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., said on Saturday that Republicans are "destined" to lose in 2022 and 2024 if it rejects former President Donald Trump, his voters and...

Peanut Sublingual Immunotherapy Feasible and Effective in Toddlers

Health & Fitness4 months ago

Peanut Sublingual Immunotherapy Feasible and Effective in Toddlers

Even in peanut-allergic toddlers as young as age 1 year, peanut sublingual immunotherapy is effective, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News

No Survival Benefit to Primary Resection Before Chemo in CRC

Health & Fitness4 months ago

No Survival Benefit to Primary Resection Before Chemo in CRC

Contrary to previous reports, primary tumor resection prior to chemotherapy did not confer a survival benefit in colorectal cancer patients in a randomized phase 3 study...

Tech4 months ago

Can you stream Netflix in 4K with 5G?

Now that 5G networks are expanding, does that mean you can stream Netflix in 4K on your mobile device with a 5G connection?

Wearables don’t work the same on dark skin. It’s time to change that

Tech4 months ago

Wearables don’t work the same on dark skin. It’s time to change that

Is the heart rate sensor on your smartwatch accurate? Research has shown skin tone may affect whether it is, and companies have responded to the challenge.

Qualcomm veteran to replace Alain Crozier as Microsoft Greater China boss

Tech4 months ago

Qualcomm veteran to replace Alain Crozier as Microsoft Greater China boss

Microsoft is getting a new leader for its Greater China business. Yang Hou, a former senior vice president at Qualcomm, will take over Alain Crozier as...

Autonomous drone maker Skydio raises $170M led by Andreessen Horowitz

Tech4 months ago

Autonomous drone maker Skydio raises $170M led by Andreessen Horowitz

Skydio has raised $170 million in a Series D funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz’s Growth Fund. That pushes it into unicorn territory, with $340 million...

Business4 months ago