A breakthrough in organ transplantation has taken place as Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Alabama woman, received the nation’s third genetically modified pig kidney transplant. The procedure was conducted at NYU Langone Health and marks a significant step towards solving the organ-supply shortage. Looney, who had been waiting eight years for an organ transplant, underwent a … Read more
Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz has paved the way for a national election in February after losing confidence in his government. Scholz, a member of the Social Democrat party, called a confidence vote to remove Finance Minister Christian Lindner from his position. This move resulted in the loss of majority support in parliament, prompting an early … Read more
The United States has seen a significant decline in obesity rates and body mass index (BMI) across American adults between 2013 and 2023, according to a recent study published in the JAMA Health Forum. The findings indicate that BMI decreased from 29.65 in 2013 to 30.21 in 2023, with a slight decrease also observed in … Read more
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock fell by 8.3% to close at $33.44 on Monday, following Nasdaq’s decision to drop the AI data center specialist from its Nasdaq 100 index. This move occurred just before the open on December 23, when SMCI joined the index in July. The stock has struggled due to accounting and financial … Read more
OpenAI has made its ChatGPT Search feature available for free to all users with an OpenAI account. The update was previously only accessible to paying users behind a subscription paywall. The search functionality is now integrated into the existing ChatGPT platform, allowing users to access it on mobile apps, desktop apps, and web access. Searching … Read more
Tesla’s stock price was included in Stock Advisor’s recent list of top picks for investors to buy right now. The analyst team’s average return is 919%, outperforming the S&P 500 by 741%. However, another nine stocks made the cut, and investors may want to consider these as well. As of December 16, 2024, Stock Advisor’s … Read more
New research suggests that Saturn’s rings may be older than commonly thought, potentially dating back to the planet itself. Instead of being around 400 million years old as previously estimated, the icy rings could be approximately 4.5 billion years old. This finding is based on computer modeling by a Japanese-led team from the Institute of … Read more
A recent study has raised concerns about the potential health risks of black plastic household items, including spatulas. The study found that some products, including kitchen utensils, shed toxic chemicals called flame retardants when heated. However, experts say that the health risks are not clear-cut and more research is needed to fully understand the effects … Read more
Cyclone Chido has left the French island territory of Mayotte reeling after barreling into the islands over the weekend. At least 22 people are confirmed dead and hundreds are feared to have died due to the storm’s destruction. The cyclone also slammed into Mozambique, killing at least 34 people and destroying over 35,000 houses. Aid … Read more
A performance nutritionist debunks the notion that high-protein diets are essential for everyone. According to Bethan Crouse of Loughborough University, the general population needs significantly less protein than often touted by fitness influencers. The recommended daily allowance is 0.75g of protein per kg of body weight, which is more than enough for most people’s daily … Read more