Tired of juggling separate flu and COVID-19 shots? Imagine a future where a single injection shields you from both seasonal influenza and the ever-present threat of SARS-CoV-2. Groundbreaking research suggests this dream could soon become a reality. A new study details a promising approach using a deactivated virus to deliver proteins from both influenza A and SARS-CoV-2, … [Read more...] about Joint Vaccine Against COVID-19 And Flu Provides Strong Protection In Early Tests
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If Humans Die Out, Octopuses Already Have the Chops to Build the Next Civilization, Scientist Claims
Earth is no stranger to extinctions. As scientists have discerned from fossil records, species on Earth have already passed through five mass extinction events in the planet’s lifetime, including the last mass extinction roughly 65 million years ago that wiped out the dinosaurs. Now, scientists believe we might be in the midst of another. Humans’ impact on biodiversity—via … [Read more...] about If Humans Die Out, Octopuses Already Have the Chops to Build the Next Civilization, Scientist Claims
37 Percent Of US Dog Owners Think Vaccines Will Give Their Dog Autism
Vaccine hesitancy has gone, quite literally, to the dogs. A new study has found that dog owners in the US have become increasingly skeptical of vaccinating their canine companions. The growth of the anti-vax movement was one of the most notable outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic, even reaching the point where social media platforms had to expand their medical misinformation … [Read more...] about 37 Percent Of US Dog Owners Think Vaccines Will Give Their Dog Autism
The shape of light: Scientists reveal image of an individual photon for 1st time ever
Unveiling the Mysteries of Light: A Groundbreaking Discovery Scientists have achieved a monumental feat: capturing the first-ever image of a single photon, the fundamental particle of light. This groundbreaking discovery, published in Physical Review Letters, provides unprecedented insights into the quantum nature of light and opens new avenues for research in fields like … [Read more...] about The shape of light: Scientists reveal image of an individual photon for 1st time ever
Chernobyl’s Secret Weapon: The Fungus Feeding on Radiation
The Chernobyl disaster of 1986 left an enduring mark on the Earth, a stark reminder of the destructive power of nuclear energy.1 Yet, within this desolate landscape, a remarkable discovery has emerged: a fungus that thrives on radiation. The Radiation-Eating Fungus Cladosporium sphaerospermum, a resilient black fungus, has adapted to the extreme conditions of the … [Read more...] about Chernobyl’s Secret Weapon: The Fungus Feeding on Radiation