A growing measles outbreak in west Texas and surrounding states has raised concerns among public health experts, who believe the numbers may be much higher than reported. As of March 28, there have been over 400 confirmed cases in Texas, with more than 50 reported in New Mexico and Oklahoma. Measles can be extremely serious, … Read more
A US-based space agency has taken over a European project to search for signs of life on Mars after Russia’s involvement was dropped due to sanctions. The European Space Agency (ESA) had partnered with the Russian state space agency Roscosmos to launch the ExoMars lander in 2020, but the mission was postponed following Russia’s invasion … Read more
A highly pathogenic disease known as avian influenza, or bird flu, has killed hundreds of wild birds in Michigan this year. To better understand the risk and take necessary precautions, we spoke with Kaitlyn Barnes, a wildlife biologist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. While bird flu is a concern, experts say it’s not … Read more
Allergies can be a real nuisance during spring, affecting not just individuals but also entire families like the Marentes case, as shared by their mother Claribel. According to Dr. William T. Hark from Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists, severe allergies this year may be due to unusual weather conditions that prevented pollen release in February. … Read more
The women’s NCAA tournament Final Four bracket is set after a thrilling Elite Eight round. The winners and losers are in: UCLA Bruins won without star center Lauren Betts, fueled by standout performances from Gabriela Jaquez (18 points) and forward Timea Gardiner (15 points). UCLA defeated LSU 72-67 to advance to the Final Four. TCU … Read more
Industry executives are expressing concerns about the impact of Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto 6 on their own game releases, citing a lack of clarity over the sequel’s release date as a major stressor. With Take-Two Interactive sticking to a vague “fall” launch window, publishers are worried about how they can avoid conflicting with Rockstar’s … Read more
The first human bird flu infection in the US was reported in Texas last year, just weeks after the virus was found in cattle for the first time. In the past 12 months, at least 70 people have been infected with the virus, including one death linked to a Louisiana resident. Researchers are racing against … Read more
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Avian influenza H5N1 has emerged as a significant global health threat, with its potential to cause devastating pandemics. While we cannot predict the finer details of an outbreak or storm, scientists can identify emerging threats and prepare accordingly. Recent animal outbreaks have been particularly troubling, with nearly 50% of cases resulting in fatalities. The virus’s … Read more
Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX will send an uncrewed Mars mission by the end of next year. Optimus, a robot developed by Tesla, will be the passenger on this mission. However, experts question its feasibility due to technical and logistical challenges. One major concern is whether SpaceX can develop and produce a fleet of … Read more