A new satellite mission has created the most-detailed map of Earth’s ocean floor yet, revealing hundreds of previously unknown underwater hills and volcanoes. The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, launched in December 2022, measures the height of the ocean surface to spot features like abyssal hills, seamounts, and continental margins. According to a … Read more
Apple is reportedly working on a new generation of its Apple TV 4K set-top box, which will include a custom-designed Wi-Fi chip made by the company itself. The new chip will replace Broadcom’s current design and will initially be used in both the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini. The custom chip will enable faster … Read more
US obesity rates have declined slightly in 2023, according to a new study published in JAMA Health Forum. The research, led by Ben Rader, analyzed data from over 16.7 million adults between 2013 and 2023. The study found that the average body mass index (BMI) plateaued in 2022 before taking a slight dip in 2023. … Read more
Taking too much acetaminophen is a common mistake when using over-the-counter cold and flu medications. These medications often contain acetaminophen, which can lead to severe liver damage if taken in excess. Acetaminophen is found in various forms of medication, including combination products. It’s essential to read labels carefully to avoid exceeding the recommended daily dose … Read more
The detection of avian flu virus fragments in milk has raised concerns over the safety of raw milk and dairy products made with contaminated milk. While pasteurization is effective in killing bacteria, its impact on viruses like H5N1 is still unclear. Despite this, health experts strongly advise against consuming raw milk due to the risk … Read more
A strike on a shelter in Khan Younis, Gaza, has killed at least 15 Palestinians, medics say, with others injured. The incident occurred on Sunday, leaving the total number of Palestinian casualties from Israeli strikes since morning at 39, according to medical teams. Source: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-12-15/ty-article-live/report-israel-carried-out-61-airstrikes-across-syria-overnight/00000193-c874-d217-a5d3-ecfd3cf40000
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has reported a significant increase in bird flu outbreaks in the Treasure Valley area, with thousands of wild birds dying from the disease. According to health program coordinator Stacey Dauwalter, the numbers are estimated to be in the thousands, with staff cleaning up dead bird carcasses in affected … Read more
Turkish-born Spanish businessman Isak Andic, founder of popular fashion brand Mango, has died at 71. The accident occurred while he was hiking near Barcelona. Andic’s family moved to Spain when he was young and he opened the first Mango store in Barcelona in 1984. Under his leadership, the company grew into one of Europe’s leading … Read more
If you’re unable to access www.post-gazette.com, don’t worry – there are steps you can take to resolve the issue. The error message “ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT” indicates that the website took too long to respond. To troubleshoot this issue, try the following: Checking your connection for stability and speed. Verifying that your proxy and firewall settings are correct. … Read more
YouTube has announced a significant price increase for existing subscribers, with monthly costs rising by $10 to $82.99 starting January 13th. In response, some users are employing an old tactic – threatening to cancel their subscriptions in hopes of being offered a deal to continue paying the lower rate of $72.99. A Reddit thread spotted … Read more