MEDICINE & HEALTHA woman and her two dogs were killed by lightning in Southern California. How does lightning hit its victims and how dangerous is it? Read to know more.
Scientists recently found the largest bacterium as big as an eyelash and named it Thiomargarita magnifica in the Caribbean. Continue reading to know the full details.
Soligenix Inc. (SNGX) recently announced that its bivalent, thermostabilized vaccine provides protection to non-human primates against Marburg virus disease after showing the same success against Ebola virus. Read the article for further details.
A new study confirms that air pollutants we inhale could directly infiltrate our brain. Read more about how the particles travel to the central nervous system and the negative health effects people could get from this problem.
A study reveals that the bacterium S Typhi that’s causing typhoid fever is evolving extensive drug resistance. Read to find out the dangers of such resistance.
Religious celibacy is often deemed maladaptive, but a study on Tibetan monks in Western China shows that it has a surprising advantage. Read the article to know how celibacy evolves through natural selection.
Researchers found a new technique to align gold nanorods while preserving their optical properties. Read the article to know how magnetic fields play a part in the new method.
A swimmer who was already showing signs of hypothermia was rescued, thanks to her Apple Watch. Read the article to know how the gadget turned out to be a lifeguard.
Researchers found that intraductal administration of immunotoxin eliminates signs of early breast cancer and provides an alternative treatment to chemotherapy and radiation. Read the article to learn more.
Scientists discovered thousands of new marine microorganisms in the ocean. Read more about why the ocean microbiome is beneficial as a natural product.
The health officials from the United Kingdom confirmed that poliovirus was detected in London sewage. Parents are encouraged to ensure their kids get the polio vaccine to fight the virus. Read more to know the full details.
Study shows people are frequently hurting others because, in their mind, it is “morally right.” Read to learn more about material punishment and moral judgment.
Face mites (Demodex folliculorum) might become a natural part of our skin in the future. Read more about these microscopic organisms and how they lived and evolved silently in our pores.
New data analysis shows that females are more likely to suffer from long COVID compared to males. What are the symptoms to watch for? Read to find out.