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It’s been over six years since COVID-19 upended everything, and researchers are raising a new warning: relatives of the SARS-CoV-2 virus are still out there, circulating in animals, potentially waiting for a chance to infect humans.This time, it’s not just a hunch. Scientists from around the world have discovered some new members in the coronavirus…
Being good at studies requires focus and discipline, but smart habits help lead the way. When children learn healthy study habits early in life, they are often able to understand concepts better, stay organised, and feel less stressed while learning. Good study habits do not require any extraordinary efforts, instead small and consistent daily rituals…
America’s widening income divide has become more visible after the sharp rise in fuel prices linked to the Iran war, with lower-income households forced to cut back on driving even as their spending on gasoline increased, according to a new Federal Reserve Bank of New York study cited by AP.The report showed that while wealthier…
Japanese researchers discovered cats’ ability to land on their feet is due to their flexible thoracic spine and rigid lumbar spine. This allows them to twist sequentially mid-air, with the front rotating first, followed by the rear, conserving angular momentum and preventing uncontrolled spinning during falls. We have all seen cats jump and climb from…
Electric eels, not true eels, generate powerful shocks using specialized electrocyte cells arranged like a biological battery. Their anatomy, with electric organs in the tail and an insulating body, prevents self-electrocution. These discharges are vital for navigation, hunting, and defense in their environment. Eversince childhood, we have been taught about the unique nature of eels,…
A new genetic study has shifted the way scientists describe the origins of modern humans. For many years, the simplest explanation was that Homo sapiens emerged from a single ancestral population in Africa before spreading out. Research suggests the picture is more complicated. It appears early human groups were spread across different parts of the…
Chinese proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Learning is no longer just for classrooms and libraries in today’s world. People are always learning new things by reading articles, watching videos, going to online classes, and more. This has made it easier to get information, but it has also made things harder. A…
Indian scammer who created fake ‘Emily Hart’ to fool MAGA people says he wants to study in the US. The Indian medical student who scammed ‘super dumb’ MAGA men by an AI-generated hot girl ‘Emily Hart’ posting conservative ideas said he never felt he was scamming as he was gathering fund for his medical studies….
A new NASA-supported research study has discovered that some fungal spores can survive exposure to the extreme environment of outer space; these findings raise questions about the potential for bacteria and other microbes to survive during future trips to Mars. The research, which was published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, involved exposing conidia…
The US administration under President Donald Trump has reduced legal immigration far more sharply than illegal entries, with international students and high-skilled visa holders among the hardest hit, according to a recent analysis by David J. Bier of the Cato Institute, a Washington-based think-tank.“Although illegal entries have declined, the cuts to legal immigration are significantly…
