The rapid growth in the field of artificial intelligence has opened new opportunities while also raising novel concerns about its implications. One of such is […]
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H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Found in Houseflies and Blowflies
H5N1, a known causative pathogen behind avian influenza or bird flu, also spreads through houseflies and blowflies. Raj Rajnarayanan posted on X on 18 July […]
How the Rise Agriculture and Decline in Mobility Weakened Human Bones
Human bones are not considered weak in comparison with other species in the animal kingdom. However, according to the literature, these bones have become weaker. […]
Scientists Warn Against Mirror Life Biotech Research
Mirror life refers to hypothetical organisms made from molecular components that are the mirror image of those found in all known biological life. This fundamentally […]
Reasons Why Health Care in the U.S. is Expensive
One of the primary reasons why there is an ongoing health care crisis in the United States is the high cost of health care that […]
Why are Domestic Cats Smaller Compared to Big Cats?
Domestic cats share about 95 percent of their DNA with big cats like tigers and lions. They also share several traits. Both have the same […]
Homosexual Behaviors in Other Animals
Same-sex sexual or homosexual behaviors in other animals have been observed in about 1500 species. Of course, the basis of homosexuality remains complicated and controversial. […]
Human-Like Arcuate Fasciculus Connections in Chimpanzees
The arcuate fasciculus is a bundle of nerve fibers and a main white matter pathway in the brain that connects the frontal, temporal, and parietal […]
Explaining the Environmental Impacts of E-Waste
Several factors have contributed to the worsening global electronic waste or e-waste problem. These include the pervasiveness of electronic components and electronic products in modern […]
The Environmental Impacts of SpaceX
SpaceX has succeeded in revolutionizing and expanding commercial spaceflight through its launch services for satellites and spacecraft, reusable rocket technology, and deployment of large-scale commercial […]