Measles, a highly contagious virus, is making a comeback worldwide. Despite a significant drop in deaths over the past two decades, recent outbreaks are revealing flaws in vaccination programs. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that while measles deaths have plummeted by 88% since 2000, the number of infections is rising. In 2024, there were about 11 millio...
Scientists have been working hard to create artificial gametes, or reproductive cells, from stem cells. This could be a big deal for reproductive medicine. Recently, a team looked into how to turn mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (mBMMSCs) into late-stage germ-like cells (GLCs). They wanted to see if they could boost the markers that show these cells are on t...
The tech world is buzzing with talk about AI, but the real action is happening behind the scenes. Big Tech companies are not the only ones shaping the future of AI. A new, decentralized approach is emerging, powered by blockchain technology. This shift is all about giving users more control over their data and AI creations. At the heart of this change are Web3 AI ag...
The EPA has recently approved a new pesticide, isocycloseram, which belongs to the group of "forever chemicals. " These chemicals are notorious for their persistence in the environment and their ability to accumulate in living organisms. The approval allows its use on various food crops such as oranges, tomatoes, and almonds, as well as on lawns and golf courses. How...
The UK's role in global politics is often overshadowed by its allies, but recent events suggest it's playing a significant part in the US political landscape. A leaked phone call between Steve Witkoff and Yuri Ushakov has sparked a media frenzy, with many pointing fingers at the UK's intelligence agency, MI6, as the possible source. The Russian Foreign Intelligence ...
Bruna Ferreira's story is not unique, but it's her connection to the White House that has brought her case into the spotlight. The 33-year-old Brazilian mother was taken into custody by federal officers while driving to pick up her son from school. Now, she's being held in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility far from her home in Massachusetts. Ferr...
The FDA has issued a warning about 19 types of cookware that might contain lead. These items could potentially transfer the toxic metal into food. The agency advises people to check their kitchens and dispose of any matching products. Lead exposure can cause serious health issues. Symptoms include stomach pain, nausea, and memory loss. Children, women of childbearin...
President Donald Trump made news on Tuesday, not just for pardoning two turkeys, but also for hinting at a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. The two turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, raised on a small farm in North Carolina, won't be ending up on anyone's dinner table this Thanksgiving. Instead, they'll be retiring to North Carolina State University's poultr...
RFK Jr. has recently made some big changes to the CDC's stance on vaccines and autism. He's been saying that vaccines might cause autism, even though lots of studies say they don't. This is a big deal because vaccines are super important for keeping people healthy. RFK Jr. has been making some big changes at the CDC. He fired a bunch of experts and replaced them wit...
Long COVID is a big problem for many people. It can stick around long after the initial infection. So, finding ways to prevent it is super important. Researchers looked at 31 studies to see if vaccines help. They found that getting vaccinated, even just the basic doses, can lower the chances of getting long COVID. The numbers show that vaccinated people have a 23% l...