Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for 60% to 80% of dementia cases. More than six million people live with Alzheimer’s, which is a progressive and terminal neurodegenerative disease. Three FDA advisers resigned after a controversial treatment drug was approved. […]
A near-total solar eclipse shone down on parts of North America. Residents of the northeast United States, Canada, and Greenland caught the fiery spectacle early Thursday morning. Solar eclipses occur in stages and show us rare parts of the Sun. […]
Many have seen the common humpback whale, but fewer have seen one from the inside. A lobster diver near Cape Cod was swallowed whole by a humpback—an extremely rare incident—which then spat him out. Humpbacks are seldom dangerous. […]
For the first time in 30 years, NASA has announced a mission to Venus. By 2030, two probes will visit Earth’s sister planet to study its geology, atmosphere, and whether it had an ocean. Could it ever have supported any form of life? […]
A study looking back a million years warns of severe upcoming monsoon seasons. Predictive data used in the study is based on core samples of mud drilled from the northern Indian Ocean. Monsoons are powerful seasonal winds that bring heavy rain. […]
Reports of UFOs in the United States predate the Wright Brothers. Whether these aerial objects are manmade or extraterrestrial in origin, they fuel pop culture, conspiracy theories, and fringe beliefs. An upcoming U.S. government report isn’t expected to confirm alien life. […]
A popular pesticide is also poisoning bee colonies, but help is on the way. An antidote encased in microparticles can help stop the insecticide from killing bees, which are not the intended target. The concern for bees lies partly in their role as pollinators. […]
For a long time, humans have built structures to resist earthquake damage. For example, in affected areas, buildings are bolted to their foundations and often feature shock absorbers. Underground electrical fields could help predict events. […]
Commercial wind farms have been cleared for the California coast. Previously, the military objected to wind turbines as being “obstacles” for its ships. Harnessing wind is getting both cheaper and more effective. […]
Oxygen-rich liquid given anally to air-deprived animals saved their lives. The scientists who conducted the experiment hope to one day administer the oxygen enemas to humans. Respiration is mostly out of our control. […]
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