The bird flu, known as H5N1, is making headlines again. Recently, it caused severe illness in patients in Louisiana and Canada. Doctor Jeremy Faust, who works at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, raised the threat level to DEFCON 3. This means we should be on high alert, but not panic. DEFCON levels ra
Imagine if scientists created life that could make us all sick. Sound far-fetched? Well, that's what some experts are warning about with "mirror bacteria. " These are not just any bacteria. They are made differently, using right-handed amino acids instead of the usual left-handed ones. Scientists fi
Miscanthus sinensis, a type of perennial C4 grass, is gaining attention as a sustainable source for biomass production. Unlike the hybrid Miscanthus × giganteus, which can't reproduce through seeds, Miscanthus sinensis can spread through seeds, making it potentially more versatile. Scientists decide
Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role as Brad Taylor in the '90s sitcom 'Home Improvement, ' found himself in trouble again. This time, he was arrested in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on a second-degree domestic violence charge. The arrest happened on New Year's Day and was confirmed by jail records
You might have heard that female athletes are less likely to suddenly die from heart issues than males. But why is that? Researchers have gathered data from various studies to find out. It turns out, there's more to it than just being a guy or a girl. Scientists have been looking into this for a wh
You might have noticed some of your favorite VPN apps, like Cloudflare’s 1. 1. 1. 1, disappear from India’s app stores. This happened because the Indian government ordered their removal. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued these removal orders, affecting apps like Hide. me and PrivadoVPN too. Apple
In the new Congress, there are 11 House members who are already making waves. These lawmakers come from both major parties and have different beliefs, but they all share one thing: they're not afraid to make noise. First up is Rep. Chip Roy from Texas. He's a conservative firebrand known for his pa
In a surprising turn of events, both General Motors (GM) and Ford Motor have reported their best annual U. S. sales since 2019. This marks a significant recovery from the setbacks caused by the coronavirus pandemic and supply chain issues. Industry experts had predicted this comeback, estimating tha
Early on Friday morning, something quite unusual happened in Seoul. South Korean investigators, armed with an arrest warrant for the current President Yoon Suk Yeol, tried to detain him. However, they were stopped by the president's security team at the presidential residence. The standoff lasted fo
Have you ever wondered how your dreams are linked to your memories? Let's zoom in on a study by a research team exploring this very subject. They decided to test if we dream about recent experiences that connect to things we already know well. To do this, they played a little trick on some participa
