Mpox, a virus known for causing flu-like symptoms and painful sores, has a new, more severe strain spreading in California. This strain, called Clade 1, has been found in three people who hadn't traveled outside the U. S. It's the first time this strain has spread locally in the country. Clade 1 is
The Supreme Court recently chose not to take up a case involving a New York school district accused of neglecting reports of serious misconduct. By doing so, they upheld a lower court's decision, which is a big deal for student safety. The case revolved around whether the state can step in to prote
Air pollution is a big problem. It's not just about smoggy skies and bad air. It's also about kids getting sick. Scientists have been looking into how air pollution affects children's health. They found that kids exposed to dirty air are more likely to get cancer. The study looked at lots of resear
Drought is a big problem for sugarcane. It makes it hard for the plant to grow and produce sugar. But scientists found a way to help. They used a gene from a small plant called Arabidopsis. This gene, DREB1A, helps sugarcane handle drought better. Scientists put the DREB1A gene into sugarcane using
The internet had a rough morning, and crypto was caught in the crossfire. A hiccup in Amazon Web Services (AWS) sent ripples across the web, taking down major crypto platforms and blockchains. Coinbase, Robinhood, and even some Ethereum layer-2 networks felt the pinch when AWS's DynamoDB service stu
Chloë Crampton, a chef based in Los Angeles, faced a tough health battle when she discovered a lump in her breast in April 2021. At just 32 years old and with no family history of breast cancer, she was initially dismissed by her doctor. Despite being told she was too young for cancer, she persisted
Jennifer Flavin, married to actor Sylvester Stallone, recently shared her thoughts on why many children of Hollywood stars identify as transgender. She believes the entertainment industry's focus on self-expression might be a factor. Flavin spoke on The Katie Miller Podcast. She suggested that cele
Football is more than just a game in Turkey. It's a passion that brings people together, but it also has some unexpected effects. One of these is the impact on emergency department visits. Researchers wanted to see if there was a link between big football matches, called derbies, and the number of p
Peanuts, once a no-go for babies, are now a superhero in preventing allergies. A new study shows that since doctors started recommending early peanut introduction, around 60, 000 kids have dodged peanut allergies. This shift began in 2015 when research proved that giving peanut products to infants c
A small but mighty device is changing lives for people who have lost their sight. This isn't science fiction; it's happening right now. A group of patients, who were once blind, can now read and enjoy activities they thought were gone forever. The secret? A tiny microchip implanted in their eyes. T
