Fluoride naturally exists in soil, plants, and water. Adding it to drinking water is a debate that's been brewing, especially with figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressing concerns about health impacts. Here’s a quick look at what's happening. In the U. S. , fluoridation was introduced in 1945
Have you ever wondered how to make power conversion more efficient? Well, meet the latest buck converter that's making waves in the tech world. This clever device uses what's called an active auxiliary resonant network to make the switching process smoother. That means it doesn't put extra strain on
Imagine you're running a rooftop solar panel system. You need a boost converter that can handle faults smoothly. Recently, there's been a push for high-gain converters, but many lack fault-tolerant features. Now, there's a new solution: a reconfigurable boost converter designed specifically for DC m
Did you know Superman's dad, Jor-El, wasn't actually responsible for the Phantom Zone being used as a prison? That's right! In the latest Superman comic, Action Comics #1075, we find out that someone else took Jor-El's invention and used it for evil. This changes everything we thought we knew about
It seems like the bird flu H5N1 is affecting more people than we realize. A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 7% of dairy farmers in Michigan and Colorado tested positive for antibodies to the virus. Since 2022, this highly pathogenic avian flu has been jumping
You might think that everyone who's been around sick cows is getting tested for bird flu. But that's not happening. A recent study found that some farm workers have been infected with H5N1 and didn't even know it! Farm workers are at a high risk because they're always around sick cows. But not ever
From 2021 to 2023, the United States saw a consistent level of skepticism toward the science behind COVID-19 vaccines, with about a third of the population hesitant. Despite minor fluctuations, this mistrust persisted. Men, university graduates, and higher-income individuals were more likely to trus
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed more about a Missouri patient who tested positive for bird flu in August. The case grabbed attention because the patient didn't have direct contact with poultry or dairy cows. Bird flu, officially known as H5N1, has been spreadi
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reached out to McDonald's about a potential E. coli outbreak. At first, the number of cases was smaller, but as of Tuesday, it had grown to 49 cases with one fatality across 10 states. The outbreak is linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounde
Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently recommended that adults aged 50 and above should get a shot to protect against pneumococcal disease? This decision was made by a scientific panel and then approved by the CDC. This disease is caused by a type of bact
