Zipstitch is a patch that closes wounds without stitches. It's available over the counter, but I suggest if you get a cut big enough to require this nifty gadget, you should probably go to the doctor as soon as you can.
This adhesive patch closes wounds without stitches
A tick virus that needs only 15 minutes to infect you hit a record 76 US cases
Most people who worry about ticks are thinking about Lyme disease, which generally needs the tick attached for a day or two before it can infect you. Powassan virus —… READ THE REST
A cat-borne fungus infected 11,000 people; the US is next, CDC says
Sporothrix brasiliensis is a fungus that gives cats oozing skin ulcers, can spread through their whole body, and jumps to the people around them. Since it emerged in Brazil in… READ THE REST
Why autism symptoms can ease during a fever — and how to mimic it
Parents and caregivers have long reported that when some autistic people run a fever from an infection, their autism-related symptoms ease for a while. MIT and Harvard Medical School researchers,… READ THE REST
This permanent $55 Microsoft Office deal was made for people who want stability over subscriptions
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2024 Pro Plus for Windows for $54.99 (MSRP $249.99) with Word,… READ THE REST
Your next hobby, side hustle, or promotion could start with one of the 1,000+ courses in this $20 platform
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Pay $19.97 once (reg. $600) and get lifetime access to 1,000+ online courses covering today's most valuable career… READ THE REST
Until the end of the day on July 5, you can get Windows 11 Pro for a one-time $10.49 payment
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: You have until 11:59 p.m. PT on July 5 to get Windows 11 Pro for only $10.49. Microsoft… READ THE REST
