A vessel adrift off the coast of St Kitts and Nevis has yielded 13 decomposing bodies, just days after another five were discovered in a skiff near Trinidad and Tobago. The two incidents remain unrelated, with officials unsure if there’s a connection between them. The boat was found on Wednesday in an advanced state of … Read more
Senate Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy expressed concern over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, citing his false claims about vaccines. Kennedy Jr., a vocal anti-vaxxer, has faced scrutiny from lawmakers during recent hearings. Cassidy’s concerns come as Democrats push for confirmation, despite opposition from some Republicans. … Read more
Scientists long believed that the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a Chinese wet market with bat coronaviruses as the likely source. However, bats themselves are surprisingly immune to these viruses due to their strong immune systems. A recent study in Nature sheds light on how bats’ unique immune systems allow them to coexist with coronaviruses without … Read more
India has seen its tiger population double over the past decade, thanks to successful conservation efforts. The country now home to around 75% of the global tiger population, with an estimated 3,682 tigers as of 2022. The growth is attributed to a combination of factors, including protection from poaching and habitat loss, increased prey availability, … Read more
A recent study published in Gut Microbe Reports found that a Mediterranean-style diet can improve memory through balanced bacteria in the gut. Researchers at Tulane University School of Medicine discovered that rats fed a Mediterranean diet over 14 weeks showed increases in four types of beneficial gut bacteria and decreases in five other types, compared … Read more
Thales Alenia Space has secured a €862 million ($897 million) contract to build a lunar lander for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Artemis program. The Argonaut lunar lander will be delivered in the 2030s, with the primary goal of facilitating long-duration manned lunar exploration missions. As part of this mission, the moon will serve as … Read more
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has signed a letter with 18 other state attorneys general demanding that wholesale chain Costco dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies or explain their continuation within 30 days. The letter cites concerns that DEI practices “undermine the ideal of individualism” and “the American dream”. However, this criticism is … Read more
Bristol Palin, daughter of former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, recently opened up about her experience with facial paralysis on her Instagram Stories. The 34-year-old shared that she began noticing a “weird sensation” in her face over a week ago and initially thought it was just a minor issue. However, as the condition worsened, Bristol described … Read more
A year-long tuberculosis outbreak in eastern Kansas has raised concerns about local and national spread. However, health officials say the risk to the public is low for attendees of Sunday’s AFC championship game at Arrowhead Stadium. According to Ginny Boos, director of infection prevention at Saint Luke’s Health System, most people should worry about respiratory … Read more
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set to take place this Sunday, featuring a star-studded lineup of performers. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the live broadcast will air from Los Angeles at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+. The ceremony promises an exciting mix of performances, including Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Stevie … Read more