The United States has seen a significant increase in chronic wasting disease (CWD) cases across 36 states, with concerns growing about the risk of human spillover. CWD, a fatal neurodegenerative disorder, affects deer, elk, and other cervid species. There is currently no vaccine or treatment for the disease. Scientists describe the situation as a “slow-motion … Read more
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid Space Telescope has released its first images of three Deep Fields, providing a glimpse into the large-scale structure of the Universe. Launched in July 2023, the telescope aims to probe the history of the Universe’s expansion by imaging billions of galaxies out to 10 billion light-years away. The Euclid … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s trade war with Europe has spilled into the alcohol sector, with threats of massive tariffs on European wine and champagne. The U.S. imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, prompting a countermeasure from the European Union to impose 50% tariffs on American whiskey starting April 1. The move is expected to … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang downplayed the negative impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the company’s manufacturing plans in the US. Despite tariffs being imposed on Washington’s three biggest trading partners, including China, Huawei, and Mexico, Huang expressed enthusiasm about building in America. He noted that partners such as TSMC, Foxconn, and Wistron are working … Read more
NASA has released a groundbreaking map of the ocean floor, utilizing data from its Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite. The map provides unprecedented detail on seafloor features such as underwater mountains, abyssal hills, and continental margins. The SWOT satellite measures sea surface height with centimeter-level accuracy, detecting subtle gravity signatures caused by these … Read more
The Trump administration has frozen $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania due to its policies on supporting transgender athletes. The White House announced the decision, citing a male swimmer who competed on the women’s team at Penn as an example. President Donald Trump’s administration is using this move to force schools … Read more
If you’re seeing the human verification prompt but can’t find a way to confirm or are experiencing errors, here’s what to do. A human verification prompt appears when our system detects unusual activity on the contact form. It ensures that only genuine users submit their queries. However, sometimes users encounter issues while trying to complete … Read more
The University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC), northwest Ohio’s only organ transplantation center, has expanded its program to include pancreas transplants. The first dual pancreas-kidney recipient, Taylor Iceman, 39, from tiny Lucas, Ohio, recently underwent the procedure five weeks ago and is already experiencing benefits. Iceman was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 12 … Read more
OptumRx has announced changes to its pharmacy reimbursement model, increasing payments for branded drugs and decreasing payments for generics. The move aims to address industry-wide imbalances and promote the use of affordable generics. The changes are part of a broader effort by Optum to revamp its business practices in response to criticism from patients, pharmacies, … Read more
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. reported weaker-than-expected profits in 2024, warning of a deteriorating global business environment due to rising geopolitical and trade tensions. The firm’s net income declined by 27% to HK$17.1 billion, missing analyst expectations. Meanwhile, a planned ports sale faces uncertainty after infuriating Beijing, with billionaire Li Ka-shing’s flagship firm … Read more