US health authorities recently reported a second case of bird flu in a human, less than two months after the first case was identified. Both individuals infected with the H5N1 virus were dairy farm workers who experienced minor symptoms and have since recovered. The first case was in Texas, while the second case was in
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Dreams have always fascinated and perplexed us. From ancient civilizations interpreting dreams as messages from the divine to modern psychologists analyzing the subconscious, dreams have been a topic of intrigue. But what if dreams could be more than just a glimpse into our minds during sleep? What if nightmares could actually serve as an early
Stretching across a vast expanse of space and time, at a remarkable distance of 13 billion light-years away, astronomers have recently captured a momentous event – the merger of the most distant pair of black holes ever observed. Leveraging the capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of researchers have detected
Recent research conducted by the University of Bath and the University of Bristol in the UK has shed light on the concerning relationship between consuming higher-potency cannabis during the late teenage years and the likelihood of experiencing psychosis in early adulthood. The study, which involved 1,560 UK adults, revealed that individuals who consumed high-potency cannabis
In recent years, astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of astronomy – Odd Radio Circles (ORCs). These massive astronomical phenomena are found on scales larger than entire galaxies and appear as enormous rings of radio waves expanding outward like shockwaves. What sets ORCs apart is that, until now, they have only been
A groundbreaking and extensive study on the effects of semaglutide, the key ingredient in medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, has revealed unexpected benefits for heart health. The Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes (SELECT) trial, involving over 17,600 overweight or obese individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular disease, demonstrated a significant reduction in the risk of stroke, heart attack,
Urban areas like New York City are not immune to the threat of bird flu. While traditionally associated with hunters, poultry farmers, and dairy farmers, the current outbreak has shown that city dwellers, especially those with pets, need to be cautious as well. The New York City Virus Hunters (NYCVH) Program conducted a community science
The fossil record on Earth is like a time capsule, offering brief glimpses into moments long past. Recently, scientists in Germany made an extraordinary discovery – a six-armed brittle star fossil in the process of regenerating one body half. This fossil was unearthed from a limestone deposit that was once a thriving ecosystem filled with
The findings from a recent study utilizing tree ring data have revealed the shocking truth that the Northern Hemisphere has not experienced a summer as hot as the one in 2023 for the past 2,000 years. This extreme heatwave signifies a breach of the 2015 Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to 1.5
The mission of NASA’s Perseverance rover to Mars, launched in 2020, has captured the attention of the world. After landing on the red planet in February 2021, the rover has been diligently exploring the Jezero Crater, a site that was once home to an ancient lake. With the goal of finding evidence of ancient life