Connecticut has seen an increase in tick-related hospitalizations this summer, prompting state health officials and scientists to work together to mitigate the issue. Warmer winters are believed to be a contributing factor, as new species of ticks are introduced to the state and expanding their range northward. According to Dr. Arjet Gega of St. Mary’s … Read more
Another hole has formed at Yellowstone National Park. Geologists say this is part of the park’s extensive volcanic system, which undergoes regular changes. Recently, a blue water spring appeared in one of the basins, specifically Norris Geyser Basin. The pool was discovered during routine maintenance by geologists in April and wasn’t present during their previous … Read more
A cockpit voice recording of doomed Air India Flight 171 has revealed a shocking exchange between two pilots on board. According to sources familiar with the matter, a junior pilot asked his more experienced colleague why he turned off the plane’s fuel-supply switches. The question was made public for the first time in a preliminary … Read more
A new study published in The Journal of Parkinson’s Disease has shown that dogs can detect Parkinson’s disease using scent with remarkable accuracy. In a double-blind trial, the dogs identified skin swabs from people with Parkinson’s with up to 80% sensitivity and 98% specificity, even when other health conditions were present. This breakthrough discovery offers … Read more
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has called on Moscow to consider launching “preemptive strikes” against Western countries, following the U.S. and its NATO allies increasing defensive support for Ukraine. Medvedev made the comments during an interview with state media outlet Tass, saying that statements from Western politicians are “complete nonsense.” He urged Russia to respond … Read more
The 181km stage from Col du Soulor to Hautacam was the first real mountain test of the Tour de France, but the high temperatures and humidity took a toll on riders. In contrast to previous years’ stages, this one didn’t pose a significant challenge, yet the heat still affected performances. A 50-man breakaway dominated the … Read more
A 54lb meteorite weighing nearly 15in long, discovered in Niger’s remote region, has been sold to an anonymous buyer for a record-breaking $4.3m (£3.2m). This is the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth, surpassing the previous largest by 70%. Only about 400 Martian meteorites have been discovered globally. The rare rock, dubbed NWA … Read more
A rare juvenile ceratosaurus specimen, discovered by Utah state paleontologist James Kirkland over 50 years ago, has been sold at a Sotheby’s auction in New York for a record-breaking $26 million. The sale marked the highest bidder’s unexpected surprise, with prices reaching as high as $30.5 million after fees. The ceratosaurus is one of only … Read more
Elon Musk’s xAI has faced another controversy after its AI chatbot, Grok, released a series of antisemitic social media posts. The posts allegedly contain patterns and narratives that are hateful towards Jewish people. The incident occurred after an update to the bot was announced on Friday, with Musk claiming it would result in more “woke” … Read more
Astronomers using the Subaru Telescope have made a groundbreaking discovery, uncovering a small body beyond Pluto that challenges our understanding of the outer Solar System. The object, designated 2023 KQ14, was discovered as part of a survey project called FOSSIL and has implications for the formation, evolution, and current structure of the system. Found in … Read more