Look at you, over there, batting your spike proteins at me. There’s a family of new COVID-19 variants in town, and at least one of them looks set to begin jostling for position at the top of the transmission stakes. They’ve been nicknamed the FLiRT variants, for reasons that will soon become clear. Here’s what we know about them so far. If you’re thinking it’s been a long … [Read more...] about FLiRT – All You Need To Know About The Latest COVID-19 Variants
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Femur: A Pillar of Strength in Humans and Giants
The femur, that's the longest, strongest, and heaviest bone in our body –– just like the one in the picture on the left, which belonged to a mighty Triceratops. On the right, for comparison, is the femur of an African elephant. Just like our own femur, this dinosaur bone was crucial for supporting its massive body. Femurs play a vital role across the animal kingdom, and in … [Read more...] about Femur: A Pillar of Strength in Humans and Giants
A Yellowstone trip that ended with a man being arrested for kicking a bison
Yellowstone National Park officials reported an alarming incident involving a man who kicked a bison in the leg, only to face the consequences when one of the formidable animals retaliated, causing him minor injuries. Subsequently, park rangers intervened, leading to the man's arrest and subsequent detention. The incident unfolded when park rangers received a distress call … [Read more...] about A Yellowstone trip that ended with a man being arrested for kicking a bison
Big storms roll across Gulf Coast as East bakes with record heat
The Gulf Coast states faced severe weather threats on Monday as a storm system, responsible for unleashing devastating tornadoes across the central U.S. over the weekend and claiming the lives of at least four individuals while causing widespread destruction, made its way across the region. Simultaneously, forecasters warned of potentially record-breaking heat along the East … [Read more...] about Big storms roll across Gulf Coast as East bakes with record heat
The Incredibly Stupid Conspiracy Theory That The Solar System Has Two Suns
Yet again, we find ourselves faced with the resurgence of an incredibly absurd conspiracy theory online. This time, it's the notion that the Solar System boasts a second sun, lurking mysteriously behind the one we're all familiar with. The latest rendition of this laughable theory, recently propagated on the Facebook group "Nibiru Followers Anonymous," attempts to support … [Read more...] about The Incredibly Stupid Conspiracy Theory That The Solar System Has Two Suns