At least 157 people have died in flash floods triggered by a massive cloudburst in north-west Pakistan, according to emergency services officials. Rescuers continue to search for dozens of missing people. The latest fatalities bring the total number of rain-related deaths in Pakistan since June 26 to 556. In Bajaur district, a helicopter carrying relief … Read more
A novel cancer vaccine, ELI-002 2P, has shown encouraging early results in patients with pancreatic and colorectal cancers, two of the most difficult-to-treat malignancies. The vaccine stimulates the immune system to target one of the most common cancer-driving mutations, KRAS, which is found in about 25% of solid tumors. The study, published in Nature Medicine, … Read more
Israel has demolished over 300 homes in Gaza City, killing more than 100 Palestinians in the past day, and is moving to forcibly remove its entire population. The country has held talks with South Sudan about resettling displaced Palestinians. Health officials report that 12 additional Palestinians have starved to death in the past two days, … Read more
Exposure to common PFAS compounds has been linked to changes in gene activity, which may contribute to various health problems including multiple cancers, neurological disorders, and autoimmune diseases. A new study found that these chemicals can alter the way genes are expressed, affecting whether cancer develops or the type of cancer. Researchers hope this discovery … Read more
Researchers have uncovered 10 fossil teeth belonging to a previously unknown species of Australopithecus, an early human ancestor, in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia. The teeth date back about 2.65 million years and show traits that distinguish them from other known species. The discovery provides insight into a poorly understood period in human evolution … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Region has reported that despite high-level discussions and collaborative efforts, Africa is still struggling to contain the Mpox outbreak, which was declared a public health emergency of international concern last year. Kenya and Uganda have been sharing data on truck operators and sex workers operating across the border to … Read more
The University of North Carolina women’s soccer team lost its season opener 2-0 to Tennessee on Thursday evening. Both teams were scoreless through the first half, with Carolina having the first two shots of the game early at the 1:02 and 2:16 marks. In the second half, Tennessee scored two goals, ultimately leading to a … Read more
The Social Security Administration is marking a significant milestone with its 90th birthday. As it celebrates this achievement, experts are sharing their predictions for the program’s future. The poll asks, “What is your prediction for Social Security’s future?” With 19% voting in favor of increased funding, 26% believing in a reduced benefit structure, and 55% … Read more
Protesters in Serbia’s north have targeted the offices of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) after violent unrest left dozens injured. In Novi Sad, anti-government protesters smashed the windows of SNS offices, threw out furniture and party paraphernalia, and splashed paint across the entrance. The protests, sparked by the deaths of 16 people in a … Read more
A new brain-computer interface (BCI) device has successfully decoded a person’s internal chatter, accurately deciphering up to 74% of imagined sentences. The device requires users to think of a preset password before it can start decoding their thoughts. Developed by researchers at Stanford University, the BCI system uses artificial-intelligence models to recognize phonemes, or smallest … Read more