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A vaccine rollout targeting Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) during pregnancy can prevent thousands of baby hospitalizations annually. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) predicts that this initiative could prevent 5,000 babies from being hospitalized...

Mars has always been a planet of mystery and intrigue for scientists and space enthusiasts alike. Recent studies have revealed that Mars holds a vast amount of water below its surface, enough to cover...

NASA recently announced a significant advancement in monitoring air quality across the U.S. by incorporating measurements of nitrogen dioxide into the Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool (EJScreen). This key air pollutant, released through...

Guillermo Galván García, the coordinator of ITER’s Wind Energy Department in Tenerife, is on a mission to increase the island's reliance on clean energy sources while also minimizing the impact of turbine installations on...

Patients who become seriously ill or pass away from common respiratory viruses may have high levels of a crucial enzyme, according to a recent study led by Professor Katherine Kedzierska, a viral immunologist at...

In a recent case, a man tragically passed away from a bloodstream infection that was linked to a probiotic supplement. Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to provide health benefits, such as aiding...

Astrology has long been a topic of fascination for many people, with around a quarter of Americans believing in its ability to shape lives. However, scientists have always been skeptical of the idea that...

Cancer rates are on the rise in young people, with individuals in their 30s now facing higher odds of a cancer diagnosis than previous generations. According to data from the American Cancer Society (ACS),...

Facial heat mapping is a fascinating new way to assess a person's biological age and potentially detect signs of chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. By analyzing nearly 3,000 Han Chinese individuals,...

Life is full of mysteries, and one of them is why living creatures prefer to use either left or right-handed forms of certain molecules. This preference has puzzled scientists for a long time, but...

Archaeologists in Russia have made an intriguing discovery at the Gnezdilovo burial ground, unearthing two medieval skeletons buried with battle axes and equestrian equipment. The cemetery, located in Suzdal, northeast of Moscow, has been...

In 1975, mathematician Endre Szemerédi proved a conjecture that sparked various lines of research still being explored by mathematicians today. His work led to a better understanding of patterns in finite sets of numbers....

On August 12, people around the world celebrate World Elephant Day to raise awareness about elephant conservation. Elephants are iconic animals with distinct features like their large ears, protruding tusks, and long trunks. They...

Scientists have discovered a new way to map the ocean floor by enlisting the help of sea lions equipped with cameras. These marine mammals, named Daphne, Phoebe, Iris, and Pasithea, have provided valuable insights...

Gliselle Marin, a conservation biologist, is passionate about studying bats in Belize. During the annual Bat-a-thon, she and a group of researchers carefully untangle bats from nets to study them further. Marin, a biology...

SpaceX, known for its Starship launches at the Starbase facility near Boca Chica, Texas, has faced allegations of mercury contamination in local waters. The news was reported exclusively by CNBC on August 12, based...

Elon Musk is preparing to host an interview with Donald Trump on the social media platform X. Musk hinted at the "live conversation" with Trump, promising an unscripted and highly entertaining exchange. The former...

As a person with mild ADHD, I often find it challenging to focus when there are distractions around me. The trait of being easily distracted can make it difficult to sit through long classes...

As we eagerly anticipate the end of summer and the arrival of cooler autumn days, Marvel Comics is set to release the final issue of "Star Wars: Darth Vader #50." This special issue, featuring...

Climate scientists like Luciana Gatti and Erika Berenguer are facing mental exhaustion due to the ongoing destruction of the Amazon rainforest and the climate crisis. Their work is emotionally taxing, as they witness the...

Thousands of scientists have expressed their disappointment to the US Congress regarding NASA's decision to cancel the Viper lunar rover mission. The cancellation of the car-sized rover, which was already constructed at a cost...

The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two massive statues carved into sandstone cliffs in the Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan, in the sixth century A.D. Standing at 125 feet and 180 feet tall, the statues represented the...

Ray Kurzweil, a renowned futurist and director of engineering at Google, has long been predicting the convergence of human and artificial intelligence, a concept he refers to as "The Singularity." In his latest book,...

West Nile virus is a serious mosquito-borne disease that can lead to severe illness and even death. The virus is present throughout the U.S., with most cases occurring between July and October. The first...

Extraordinary heat waves have swept across Asia, breaking temperature records and raising concerns about the impact of air conditioning on greenhouse gas emissions. As temperatures continue to rise, it is crucial to address the...

The dominance of the Covid variant JN.1 has raised concerns due to its ability to spread rapidly despite vaccination and previous infections. Emanuele Andreano and his colleagues at the Toscana Life Sciences Foundation in...

Researchers have recently made a breakthrough that could revolutionize the world of computing. By developing a new technique involving ultrafast switching between spin states in 2D magnets, they have opened the door to extreme...

Albert Einstein, after presenting his special theory of relativity in 1905, spent years grappling with the challenge of developing a theory of gravity. He aimed to demonstrate that gravity results from the bending of...

Marine biologist Dimitri Deheyn recently made an interesting discovery at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. He found that a protein in intertidal anemones not only boosts their fluorescent output but also provides them with...

Deep in the depths of the Mid-Atlantic Ocean, a group of scientists made a groundbreaking discovery that could shed light on the origins of life on Earth. The expedition team managed to extract almost...