A new season of the popular HBO series The Last of Us has sparked interest among scientists, who say the show’s portrayal of a zombie-like fungus is more realistic than ever. Dr. Jim Kronstad, a professor and microbiologist at UBC’s Michael Smith Laboratories, notes that fungi love to make spores, which can be airborne and … Read more
A travel-related measles case has been confirmed in an unvaccinated child under the age of 5 on Oahu, prompting health officials to urge vaccinations and warn of a potential outbreak. The child recently traveled internationally and is recovering at home. Governor Josh Green said there’s no reason to panic but emphasized the need for action. … Read more
Saturn’s moon Titan is often considered a prime location for life in the solar system due to its dense atmosphere and liquid water beneath thick ice shells. However, a new analysis by an international team of astronomers suggests that this possibility may be incredibly unlikely. The Cassini-Huygens mission provided valuable data on Titan, including its … Read more
A Russian Soyuz spacecraft has docked at the International Space Station (ISS), carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one US astronaut. The crew, consisting of Sergey Ryzhikov, Alexey Zubritsky, and Jonny Kim, will conduct 50 scientific experiments before returning to Earth on December 9. The spacecraft launched from Kazakhstan’s Baikonur Cosmodrome in under four hours, following … Read more
US President Donald Trump claims America can manufacture iPhones like China, but experts say this is impossible due to complex global supply chains and labor shortages. The US tariffs on Chinese goods could lead to price increases for iPhone buyers, making it difficult for consumers to afford the expensive devices. Experts warn that implementing domestic … Read more
Three confirmed cases of measles have emerged in Colorado, but health officials say it’s too early to declare an outbreak. The cases were reported in Pueblo, Denver, and Archuleta counties, with one infant case linked to a family’s trip to Mexico. Public health experts stress the importance of vaccination before traveling, particularly for infants under … Read more
Sony has released its new Bravia 8 II OLED TV lineup, which includes a significant price increase in the US market while maintaining similar prices in Canada. The 65-inch model of the Bravia 8 II OLED is priced at $3,999.99, $500 more than its starting MSRP compared to the A95L. However, Canadian customers will continue … Read more
A user attempting to access a website reported being blocked due to excessive requests made from their IP address (37.27.54.14) with a request ID of 262213373, according to information provided by the client’s web server using Cloudflare. Source: https://www.record-eagle.com/ap/national/ap-trending-summarybrief-at-11-03-a-m-edt/article_0eaf60ff-ea51-57f8-bf64-b7ceb2409fef.html
Researchers from UCL have found that dinosaurs’ apparent decline before the asteroid impact 66 million years ago was likely due to a poor fossil record, rather than genuine dwindling of dinosaur species. The study, published in Current Biology, analyzed the fossil record of North America over 18 million years up to the end of the … Read more
China has retaliated with an additional 50% tariff on all U.S. imports, bringing the total to 84%, as global markets continue to plummet. The new measures are a response to President Trump’s latest round of tariffs, which went into effect overnight. China calls on the U.S. to cancel its tariffs and resolve differences through dialogue. … Read more