In a chilling reminder that some ancient threats never truly vanish, health officials in Arizona have confirmed a death caused by pneumonic plague. It is the first in Coconino County since 2007. Yes, that plague. The one dubbed the “Black Death” that wiped out nearly half of Europe in the 14th century. While rare today
How do you even begin to process something like this? Ten lives lost. A place of learning turned into a scene of heartbreak. That’s the reality facing Austria after a deadly school shooting in Graz—the worst gun attack in the country’s modern history. It happened at Dreierschützengasse secondary school. Who’s The Suspect? A 21-year-old former
The frontrunner to be Canada’s next prime minister Mark Carney has made it clear that his country won’t be bullied by Donald Trump. Mr. Mark expressed these views in an exclusive chat with BBC Newsnight. The 59-year-old former Bank of England governor warned his country is “going to stand up to a bully,” apparently referencing
Imagine waking up to find your favorite landmark has a new name—just because another country said so. That’s exactly what’s happening with the Gulf of Mexico, which, at least in the U.S., is being rebranded as the “Gulf of America” by executive order of former President Donald Trump. And Mexico? Not amused. Mexico President Rejects
Imagine a world where damaged hearts can be patched up—literally. Scientists have now developed lab-grown heart muscle patches that could help millions suffering from advanced heart failure. The patches provide hope where transplants and artificial heart pumps fall short. How Do These Patches Work? Professor Ingo Kutschka, part of the research team, describes the patches
To tackle its declining birth rate, China is urging universities to roll out “love education” classes to promote and help mitigate the problem. The government aims to promote healthier views on relationships, marriage, and family life among young students. With the country’s population shrinking for a second consecutive year in 2023, Beijing is looking for
Air pollution has remained a significant problem for scientists and researchers as it is becoming difficult to tackle. Now researchers in the United Kingdom are launching a project to find out if air pollution can degenerate brains and cause dementia. According to The Guardian’s report, the study project, titled Rapid, will be launched tomorrow. Rapid’s
Google has announced transitioning to using nuclear energy to power its data centers that require huge energy to function. In a statement, the tech giant has signed an agreement with Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors to generate energy for its AI huge data centers. The partnership is expected to bring the first reactor
The suspect, a Japanese man, was arrested immediately for carrying dangerous objects which were later revealed to be inert.
As the NATO members joined a summit aimed at countering the Russian aggression, the Chinese military showed up on the Polish border.
An international team in Japan has set a new record for the fastest internet speed, achieving a staggering 402 terabits per second (Tb/s).
In a rare display of support, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was seen singing and playing guitar in a local bar in Ukraine.
