Researchers at Washington State University have found that consuming elderberry juice daily can lead to positive changes in gut microbiome, improved blood glucose levels, and increased fat oxidation. The study, published in the journal Nutrients, tested 18 overweight adults who drank either 12 ounces of elderberry juice or a placebo for seven days. Results showed … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery at an Antarctic outpost, excavating a 2,800-meter long ice core that contains preserved pockets of Earth’s air from over 1.2 million years ago. This is the first time such direct evidence has been found in ice cores, which previously provided information on climate and environment up to 800,000 years … Read more
The Getty Center, a world-renowned art museum in Los Angeles, has been placed in the mandatory evacuation zone due to the rapidly spreading Palisades fire. The museum’s chief executive, Katherine E. Fleming, assured that its galleries are safe and protected. Located on a hilltop, the Getty Center boasts an impressive collection of masterpieces from the … Read more
Germany has confirmed its first case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in nearly 40 years, with an outbreak detected in a herd of water buffalo on the outskirts of Berlin. The highly infectious disease causes fever and mouth blisters in cloven-hoofed animals like cattle, swine, sheep, and goats. Measures to contain FMD are underway, including the … Read more
Minnesota is experiencing an unprecedented flu season, with record hospitalizations reported in the first week of the new year. A total of 722 flu hospitalizations were recorded, surpassing the previous high of 649 set during the 2014-2015 flu season. According to health experts, the holiday gatherings played a significant role in the surge in cases. … Read more
Real estate professional Josh Hall, 44, has found love again with model Stephanie Gabrys after his highly publicized divorce from estranged wife Christina Haack last year. The new couple is said to be “perfect” for each other, according to a source. Hall was not actively looking to date but met Gabrys in Nashville and they … Read more
Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned from his position at the Department of Justice (DOJ) as President-elect Donald Trump’s criminal investigation comes to a close, according to a Saturday court filing. The development follows an effort by two of Trump’s former co-defendants to block the release of Smith’s final report on investigations. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-11/special-counsel-jack-smith-resigns-from-doj-as-trump-probes-end
Humans’ influence on the planet has led to numerous adaptations in plants and animals worldwide. Researchers have identified several fascinating examples of species evolving to cope with human-dominated environments. In the 21st century, scientists have observed remarkable changes in various species. One notable example is the mahogany tree, which once grew up to 20 meters … Read more
Ukraine claimed responsibility for a drone strike on Saturday targeting one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, located over 700 miles inside Russian territory. The Taneco refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, is one of the country’s most modern and key suppliers of fuel to the Russian military. According to Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on January 9, as scheduled at 7:53 p.m. The mission aims to deliver a National Reconnaissance Office payload, NROL-153, into orbit. Following the launch, SpaceX landed its first stage booster approximately eight minutes later on a droneship in the Pacific Ocean. Notably, there … Read more