The US health authorities have recently reported a second case of bird flu in a human, raising concerns about the spread of the disease. The first case was identified in Texas, followed by the second in Michigan. Both individuals infected with the H5N1 virus were dairy farm workers who experienced minor symptoms and have since
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Recent research led by University of Cambridge public health researcher Melanie Sloan has shed light on the potential connection between nightmares and the onset of autoimmune disorders in the brain. In a study involving 676 patients with lupus, Sloan and her team found that disrupted dreams were often reported as early signs of a lupus
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have detected the most distant black hole merger ever observed, spanning a distance of 13 billion light-years. This monumental finding sheds light on two supermassive black holes and their accompanying galaxies, merging just 740 million years after the Big Bang. The revelation of
The use of high-potency cannabis among young adults has been a topic of concern in recent years. A new study of 1,560 UK adults conducted by researchers from the University of Bath and the University of Bristol has revealed some alarming findings. The study suggests that consuming higher-potency cannabis between the ages of 16 and
In recent years, astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of astronomy – the mysterious odd radio circles (ORCs). These enigmatic phenomena are massive, spanning sizes even larger than entire galaxies. ORCs manifest as expansive rings of radio waves that appear to be expanding outward like a shockwave. Previously, scientists had only observed
The Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes (SELECT) trial, which involved approximately 17,600 overweight or obese adults with pre-existing cardiovascular disease, has provided groundbreaking data on the benefits of semaglutide on heart health. Funded by Novo Nordisk, the trial revealed that weekly injections of semaglutide over a period of three years could reduce the risk of stroke,
The recent outbreak of bird flu in the United States has raised concerns not just among hunters and farmers, but also among city dwellers. The New York City Virus Hunters Program has conducted research showing that a small number of birds in the city have been infected with a highly contagious strain of avian influenza.
The fossil record of Earth contains snapshots of ancient lifeforms that have been petrified over vast stretches of time. Recently, scientists in Germany made a remarkable discovery of a six-armed brittle star fossil that was in the process of regenerating one body half. This exceptional find was unearthed from a limestone deposit in southern Germany,
In a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge and Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany, it has been confirmed through tree ring data that the Northern Hemisphere experienced a summer as hot as last year’s 2,000 years ago during the height of the Roman Empire. This analysis highlights the alarming fact that
In February 2021, the Perseverance rover landed on Mars after a successful launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida in July 2020. Since its arrival, the rover has spent 1000 days exploring the Jezero Crater, a location that was once home to an ancient lake. The main objective of Perseverance on Mars is to study the