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DAILY DOSE: Avian Influenza Spreads Undetected in U.S. Cattle; Experimental Antibody Shields Children from Malaria.
HIGHLY PATHOGENIC FLU SPREADS AMONG US CATTLE UNDETECTED
A strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been spreading undetected among U.S. cattle for months, likely originating from a bird to cow transmission around late December or early January. This slow detection suggests a broader infection across the U.S. and potentially neighboring regions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
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#Africa#agriculture#Asia#Australia#avian influenza#epidemiology#Europe#Featured#influenza#malaria#medicine#North America#South America#vaccines#wildlife#zoology
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BIG QUESTION: Kelly C. Smith on the role of the scientist in society.
Kelly C. Smith received his M.S. in Biology from Duke University in 1992, followed by his Ph.D. in Philosophy in 1994. Kelly’s research is wide ranging and includes work on philosophical issues surrounding the search for life on other planets, the concept of “genetic disease,” the relationship between religious faith and scientific reasoning, ethical implications of new technologies, complex…
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Conversations with Matt Hamilton: On the power and the glory of the world's deadliest raptors.
Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers, a two-part series premiering on PBS, delves into the world of birds of prey, showcasing their global dominance from the African savannah to the high Arctic. The series, which premiered on April 10 and 17, explores the diverse species of raptors, including eagles, hawks, owls, and lesser-known hunters like secretary birds and caracaras. Viewers will learn about the…
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DAILY DOSE: Biden Tightens Emissions Rules, Coal Industry Resists; Bumblebee Play Behavior Sparks Broader Animal Consciousness Declaration.
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TIGHTENS EMISSION RULES ON COAL PLANTS
The Biden administration has introduced stringent regulations aimed at significantly reducing or eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants by 2039. Mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), these measures require a 90% reduction in emissions, accelerating the initial timeline by a year. Additional…
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#Africa#artificial intelligence#Asia#Australia#brain#consciousness#environment#Europe#evolution#extinction#Featured#North America#South America
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Butantan Institute’s dengue vaccine protects 79.6% of those vaccinated, study shows
A single-dose dengue vaccine produced by Butantan Institute in São Paulo state (Brazil) prevents development of the disease in 79.6% of those vaccinated, according to an article published today (February 1) in The New England Journal of Medicine. Called Butantan-DV, the vaccine contains attenuated versions of all four dengue virus serotypes. The results of the ongoing Phase 3 trial show that it…
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Common food preservative has unexpected effects on the gut microbiome
Food manufacturers often add preservatives to food products to keep them fresh. A primary purpose of these preservatives is to kill microbes that could break down and otherwise spoil the food. Common additives like sugar, salt, vinegar and alcohol have been used as preservatives for centuries, but modern-day food labels now reveal more unfamiliar ingredients such as sodium benzoate, calcium…
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Big oil companies continue to expand fossil fuel extraction worldwide
Despite the growing social and political discourse in favor of energy transition and the greening of the industry, big oil companies continue to rely almost exclusively on fossil fuels to perpetuate their function of obtaining and concentrating energy.
A study carried out by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) shows that,…
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Conversations with Trish O'Kane: Birding to Change the World (and maybe save your soul).
In Birding to Change the World: A Memoir, Trish O’Kane, an accidental ornithologist turned activist, recounts how birds profoundly reshaped her life and outlook. After Hurricane Katrina devastated her home and plunged her into despair, encounters with various birds inspired her to pursue a PhD in environmental studies in Madison, Wisconsin. Immersing herself in birdwatching and research, O’Kane…
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Why are people climate change deniers?
Do climate change deniers bend the facts to avoid having to modify their environmentally harmful behavior? Researchers from the University of Bonn and the Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) ran an online experiment involving 4,000 US adults, and found no evidence to support this idea. The authors of the study were themselves surprised by the results. Whether they are good or bad news for the…
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DAILY DOSE: England's Women's Health Waitlists, Screening Lags Surge; Bird Flu Ravages Elephant Seals in Argentina.
ENGLAND’S WOMEN FACE CRITICAL DELAYS IN HEALTHCARE.
In England, nearly 600,000 women are on a waiting list for gynecological treatment, marking a 33% increase over two years. This surge includes a 43% rise in women waiting over a year for treatment. Additionally, cervical cancer screening rates fall below the government’s 80% target, with only 68.7% coverage. For breast cancer, 26% of women with…
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#Africa#Asia#Australia#avian influenza#brain#cognition#Europe#Featured#Genetics#healthcare#influenza#memory#North America#South America#space exploration#zoology
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Medical Providers Still Grappling With UnitedHealth Cyberattack: ‘More Devastating Than Covid’
Two months after a cyberattack on a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary halted payments to some doctors, medical providers say they’re still grappling with the fallout, even though UnitedHealth told shareholders on Tuesday that business is largely back to normal.
“We are still desperately struggling,” said Emily Benson, a therapist in Edina, Minnesota, who runs her own practice, Beginnings & Beyond.…
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Warming of Antarctic deep-sea waters contribute to sea level rise in North Atlantic, study finds
Analysis of mooring observations and hydrographic data suggest the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation deep water limb in the North Atlantic has weakened. Two decades of continual observations provide a greater understanding of the Earth’s climate regulating system.
A new study published in the journal Nature Geoscience led by scientists at University of Miami Rosenstiel School of…
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Occupations that are cognitively stimulating may be protective against later-life dementia
People with a history of cognitively stimulating occupations during their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s had a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia after age 70, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the Columbia Aging Center, and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. The findings highlight the importance of cognitive stimulation…
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EARTH DAY 2024: Remembering Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot, A Perspective on Fragility and Shared Responsibility.
As we celebrate Earth Day 2024, it’s worth a minute to reflect on the fragility and preciousness of our planet. One powerful reminder of this comes from the iconic “Pale Blue Dot” image and the words of the late astronomer and science communicator, Carl Sagan.
In 1977, NASA launched the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes to explore the giant planets of the solar system. After visiting Saturn,…
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#Africa#Asia#astronomy#Australia#climate change#Earth Day 2024#environment#Europe#Featured#North America#South America#sustainability
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EARTH DAY 2024: 10 Ways The Earth Has Changed Since the Pale Blue Dot Was Captured.
In 1990, the Voyager 1 spacecraft captured a groundbreaking photograph of Earth from a distance of about 6 billion kilometers (3.7 billion miles). This image, known as the “Pale Blue Dot,” inspired the late astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan to reflect on the fragility and preciousness of our planet. Now, as we look back on the 34 years since this iconic photograph was taken, it is…
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#Africa#Asia#Australia#climate change#coral reefs#deforestation#Earth Day 2024#environment#Europe#Featured#North America#South America#sustainability
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"Deep Sky" offers a glimpse into the very soul of space. (REVIEW)
In the sable vastness of space, a documentary titled Deep Sky (2024) IMAX captivates with its celestial cinema for everyone to see on IMAX. The art of Nathaniel Kahn melds with the narrative voice of Michelle Williams, crafting a visual saga of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)—humanity’s latest sentinel in the cosmos, stationed a million miles from our terrestrial home. As we reach toward…
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DAILY DOSE: WHO Revises Guidelines Amid Airborne Transmission Evidence; Study Predicts Rising Sea Threat to Chinese Cities.
PANDEMIC SUPPLY SHORTAGES FUELED BY WHO GUIDELINES.
During the initial months of the Covid-19 pandemic, shortages in essential supplies like toilet paper, canned food, and cleaning products were rampant due to heightened sanitation practices. This was fueled by early guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO), which initially declared Covid-19 as non-airborne, focusing on surface…
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#Africa#Asia#Australia#coronavirus#COVID#diet#Europe#Featured#geology#history#IBS#North America#nutrition#politics#social media#South America#technology#urbanization
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