The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed its first human case of travel-associated New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite from an outbreak-affected country in Central America. A Maryland department of health investigation, led by the CDC, identified a patient who returned from El Salvador with the condition. The patient’s identity and … Read more
The US has confirmed its first case of a flesh-eating parasite, New World screwworm (NWS), in a human. The patient, from Maryland, returned from travel to El Salvador before recovering from the infection. Countries in Central America and Mexico have been experiencing an outbreak of NWS among livestock, with Panama reporting over 6,500 cases in … Read more
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) is now on track for its gravity-assist flyby at Venus on 31 August, following the successful resolution of a communication anomaly that temporarily disrupted contact with Earth. A software timing bug was identified as the root cause of the issue, which had emerged during a … Read more
Get ready for a spectacular celestial event in early August – the “planet parade”. On Monday, Aug. 25, just before dawn, six planets will be visible in the sky: Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Neptune, and Mercury. Although Mercury’s appearance is brief, it will still make its mark. Venus and Jupiter will dominate the scene, shining … Read more
The Powerball jackpot has reached an impressive $700 million for the upcoming Saturday, Aug. 23 drawing. This marks the third jackpot win in four months, with previous winners earning prizes of $328.5 million and $527 million. To play, tickets cost $2 and can be purchased at various locations, including convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery … Read more
The native token of the Ethereum blockchain has broken its previous record, rising 15% to $4,866.73 and surpassing its November 2021 high. This surge comes after a long period of being touted as a more adaptable alternative to leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin. In just over four months, Ether has increased by over 40%, outperforming Bitcoin in … Read more
The situation between the Dallas Cowboys and linebacker Micah Parsons is escalating. The team faces the Eagles in just 10 days, with Parsons still not practicing due to a reported back problem. Owner Jerry Jones has dismissed Parsons’s injury as a negotiating tactic, claiming it’s “pretty clean” according to coach Brian Schottenheimer. However, if the … Read more
A stunning bioluminescent phytoplankton bloom has captivated scientists and the public off the southern coast of Australia, providing a breathtaking turquoise glow visible from space. The phenomenon is not only mesmerizing but also crucial for maintaining the health of marine ecosystems. Using state-of-the-art imaging technology, NASA’s PACE spacecraft captured the vivid turquoise glow lighting up … Read more
The 2025 college football season is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share our preseason power rankings for the Big Ten conference. Each week, we’ll rank the teams based on how they’re performing at that time, rather than their past performances or current poll standings. With every team undefeated heading into the new … Read more
CrowdStrike’s shares have surged over 22% in 2025, with a strong pipeline of deals driving growth. As Nvidia prepares to release its earnings, MJP Wealth Advisors’ chief investment officer Brian Vendig is pointing to the cybersecurity company as a potential winner. Vendig believes CrowdStrike’s adoption of AI-powered technology has made it more efficient, and he … Read more