While we’re all bound to encounter bugs of one sort of another in the home at certain points in the year, there are certain creepy crawlies the majority of us can live without. If you happen to live in a rural area, most like you’ll be well accustomed to flies, ants, spiders and the like taking up residence – or at least attempting to – in your home during the summer months … [Read more...] about If you find these scary-looking insects in your home, here’s what it means
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World-First mRNA Vaccine For Skin Cancer Commences Landmark Phase 3 Trial
The shot is personalized to each patient, targeting their specific cancer. A UK man has become one of the first to receive an experimental mRNA vaccine designed to prevent recurrence of melanoma skin cancer. Steve Young, a 52-year-old musician, had a stage II melanoma removed previously, and said the shot is his “best chance” at stopping the cancer coming back. “I feel … [Read more...] about World-First mRNA Vaccine For Skin Cancer Commences Landmark Phase 3 Trial
A coal billionaire is building the world’s biggest clean energy plant and it’s five times the size of Paris
Five times the size of Paris. Visible from space. The world’s biggest energy plant. Enough electricity to power Switzerland. The sheer magnitude of the project underway in the barren salt desert on the edge of western India is beyond comprehension. Spearheaded by Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), this initiative aims to transform vast swathes of land into one of the most … [Read more...] about A coal billionaire is building the world’s biggest clean energy plant and it’s five times the size of Paris
A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster
A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster. A ubiquitous, resilient, and seemingly harmless plant is propelling an increase in large, fast-moving, and destructive wildfires in the United States. Grass is as plentiful as sunshine, and under the right weather conditions, it behaves like gasoline for wildfires: All it takes is a spark for it to … [Read more...] about A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster
Head in the Sand
The photo depicts an ostrich with its head buried in the ground. This behavior is a common misconception. Ostriches don't actually hide their heads in the sand when they are scared. According to , ostriches are flightless birds that are native to Africa. They are the largest living birds, and can grow up to nine feet tall. Ostriches are known for their speed, and can run up … [Read more...] about Head in the Sand