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The Dangers of the Heat Dome: Understanding the Impact on the United States
June is here, but it feels more like July or August with the scorching summer heat hitting record highs in the United States. A high-pressure weather system known as a heat dome has trapped...
Incredible Detail: Trilobites Preserved by Pompeii-Style Eruption
Researchers have recently made an incredible discovery at a fossil site in Morocco that has been dubbed the “Pompeii of trilobites.” Trilobites, which are marine arthropods that lived millions of years ago, are known...
Enhanced DNA Editing Potential of ‘Bridge Editing’ Over CRISPR
DNA editing, genome editing, CRISPR, bridge editing, genetic engineering, biotechnology, genome alterations, genetic parasites, recombinase protein, gene therapy, DNA manipulation.
The Future of Fusion Energy: Will the World’s Biggest Experiment Survive Until 2035?
ITER, short for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, is a massive nuclear fusion project that has recently faced a significant setback. Originally scheduled to start operating in 2025, ITER's timeline has been extended to...
Exploring Jupiter: 7 Incredible Discoveries You Need to Know
Jupiter is the largest and oldest planet in our solar system. It is often the second brightest object in the night sky after Venus. Scientists have been studying this gas giant for centuries, with...
Hunting Blue Whales in Medieval Iceland: A Probable Practice
In the fall of 1385, a man named Ólafur went fishing off the northwestern coast of Iceland and encountered a blue whale, the largest animal on record. Jón Guðmundsson, the poet and scholar who...
15 Stunning Photographs to Celebrate World Turtle Day
World Turtle Day is a special day observed on May 23rd to celebrate these fascinating creatures that have captured the hearts of people around the world. Turtles and tortoises are unique animals that can...
Revised Recommendations for R.S.V. Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Federal health officials have updated their recommendations for who should receive the vaccine against the respiratory syncytial virus (R.S.V). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously suggested that adults aged 60 or older...
Remembering Pet Names: How to Properly Address Your Friends’ Furry Companions
Kiyomi Lowe, a stylist at Al's Barber Shop in Boulder, Colorado, shared her experience of people mispronouncing her name or forgetting it entirely. She mentioned that she responds to anything, but is less forgiving...
Unraveling the Dingo’s Wild Origins and Behavior
Dingoes, the wild dogs of Australia, have long been a topic of debate among scientists. The question of whether they were domesticated or wild upon their arrival in Australia has puzzled researchers for years....