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Ancient Shipwreck Found off Kenyan Coast: Possibly from Vasco da Gama’s Last Journey
Off the coast of Kenya, archaeologists have discovered a shipwreck that may date back to one of Vasco da Gama's historic voyages into the Indian Ocean 500 years ago. The wreck, believed to be...
Atlantic Ocean’s Key Current Weakening Faster Than Expected
A crucial current in the Atlantic Ocean that helps regulate the Earth's climate is weakening at a faster rate than previously anticipated. This current, known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), plays a...
Uncovering the Mystery of the Most Powerful Cosmic Rays: Could the Source be Near...
Scientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery regarding cosmic rays, which are high-energy particles originating from various sources in space. These cosmic rays, composed of electrons and their antimatter counterparts, positrons, have been detected...
Will Earth’s ‘Second Moon’ Return After Escaping Orbit Today?
A mini-moon that has been orbiting Earth for the past two months is set to peel away from our planet's orbit today. The bus-size asteroid, known as 2024 PT5, is currently 2 million miles...
Preserving Climate Data: Scientists Rush to Protect Information from Trump Administration
Eight years ago, when the Trump administration was about to begin, mathematician John Baez took action to preserve public climate data from federal websites. He, along with a group of friends, downloaded large amounts...
Impact of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Running CDC, FDA, and NIH on Public Health
Rachel Feltman: Hi everyone, it's Rachel Feltman here with the latest science news from Scientific American's Science Quickly. Today, we're going to dive into the recent news about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is...
Preventing Future Pandemics: Confronting the Dangers of Silent Spread
Preventing Future Pandemics: Confronting the Dangers of Silent SpreadThe way we typically classify respiratory illnesses is based on their symptoms. Public health messaging often focuses on these symptoms, advising symptomatic individuals to stay home...
Embracing False Realities: The Impact on Society and Individuals
Robert Jay Lifton, a research psychiatrist, emphasizes the importance of factual truth in society in light of the 2024 U.S. election and the rise of false realities. He discusses how the breakdown of factual...
Using Humor to Overcome Challenges and Difficulties
Humor is a powerful tool that can help us navigate through difficult times, according to psychologists. It can provide relief from stress, anger, fear, and anxiety, allowing us to cope with challenging emotions in...
Troubleshooting Microsoft Outlook and Teams: Deploying Fixes for User Issues
Microsoft recently acknowledged that users were experiencing difficulties with Outlook and Teams and has taken steps to address the issue. The problem was attributed to a recent change in its Exchange Online program, causing...