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
In the central Gaza Strip, an Israeli strike on a school serving as a shelter for displaced people left at least 17 people dead on Thursday. Most of the victims were women and children, medical officials confirmed. This attack occurred as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that talks
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli officials on Tuesday to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The United Nations reported that requests to bring aid to the area were still being denied. Blinken emphasized that the current steps taken by Israel to increase aid were not enough
Four more farmworkers in Washington have been infected with bird flu, adding to the 31 cases across six states. While experts say the risk of a human pandemic is low, the virus's spread among animals, especially cows, worries them. Washington's veterinarian, Dr. Amber Itle, explains the concern: "Th
You might think humans fell in love with carbs when we started farming, but scientists say that's not true. They found a gene called AMY1 that helps us digest starches, and it's been around for a really long time – even before we had agriculture. This gene started duplicating around 800, 000 years a
Did you know that our fondness for carbs has deep roots, possibly dating back to a time before humans even existed? Scientists from the University of Buffalo have found that our ability to digest carbs might be a bigger deal than we thought. They explored the ancient gene AMY1, which helps break dow
You might think our love for carbs like bread, pasta, and rice is a modern thing. But get this – humans may have been chowing down on starchy foods way longer than we thought. Scientists found a gene that helps us digest carbs more easily. And guess what? This gene seems to have duplicated itself a
Tesla recently shared a video showing its Optimus robots navigating a facility, charging, and even handing out drinks to employees. This comes after their "We, Robot" event last week, where the robots seemed to impress the crowd by dancing and interacting with attendees. However, it was later reveal
Imagine your favorite starchy snack, like a chewy bagel or crispy fries. You might think these are modern treats, but the story behind our ability to enjoy them goes way back in time. Scientists recently discovered that our ancient ancestors, including Neanderthals and Denisovans, carried multiple c
World, the startup that once went by Worldcoin, has made some big changes. They've dropped the "coin" from their name and introduced a new iris-scanning device called the Orb. This device is designed to prove that you're a real human, not a bot or AI. The company's co-founder, Alex Blania, explained
