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Record-breaking Hurricane Milton Causes Devastating Rain and Tornadoes in Florida
Hurricane Milton, a record-breaking storm, wreaked havoc in Florida, causing historic rainfall, tornado outbreaks, and wild wind acceleration. Despite initial fears of a direct hit on Tampa, the storm made landfall in Sarasota County,...
Discovery of British Explorer Sandy Irvine’s Foot on Mount Everest After 100 Years
The discovery of the foot of British explorer Sandy Irvine on Mount Everest has brought closure to a century-old mystery. Irvine, along with George Mallory, disappeared while attempting to summit Everest in 1924. Mallory's...
Harnessing Microbes to Degrade Persistent Chemicals: A Promising Solution
A group of bacteria has shown promise in breaking down the tough carbon-fluorine bonds found in "forever chemicals," known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). These chemicals are commonly found in everyday items like...
Predicting the Timing of an Exploding Star’s Supernova Event
The cosmos is often compared to a clock, with various objects and events following cycles that can be measured and understood. Our calendars and clocks are based on astronomical processes like the Earth's rotation...
Unraveling the Truth Behind Hurricanes Milton and Helene: The Spread of Misinformation
Florida is still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the second damaging storm to hit the U.S. Southeast in a short period of time. However, in the midst of recovery efforts, a wave...
The Importance of Third-Trimester Abortions for Women’s Health: A Moral Perspective
Abortions that take place later in pregnancy, particularly after 20 weeks, are often misunderstood and misrepresented in the public discourse. The reality is that these procedures are often necessary to alleviate suffering and protect...
Poppy Seed Tea Risks and Morphine Overdose: What You Need to Know
Poppy seeds have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. What may seem like an innocent addition to baked goods or tea can actually be laced with opioids and morphine, leading to serious...
Prevent ‘Cone-Head’ from Headspins: Breakdancers Beware
Breakdancers have recently been warned about the potential risks of developing a condition known as "cone-head" due to the repetitive headspins involved in their routines. The caution comes after a case of a man...
American Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize for MicroRNA Research
This year's Nobel Prize for physiology and medicine has been awarded to two American scientists, Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, for their groundbreaking research on "microRNA" and its role in controlling genetic information in...
Hurricane Milton: Fastest-Forming Category 5 Storm – The New Normal?
Hurricane Milton recently struck Florida's west coast, causing widespread destruction and leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The storm intensified rapidly, going from a tropical depression to a Category 5 hurricane in...