SCIENCE
Fatal Horse Disease on the Rise in Florida
Nineteen cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been recorded in 2024, compared to only 17 in 2023.
Scientists May Have Discovered the Cause of Autism
A new study has uncovered a link between autism risk and umbilical cord fatty acids.
California's Park Fire Hits 380,000 Acres as NASA Reveals Burn From Space
The blaze is now the fifth-largest fire in the state's history and the largest currently burning in the U.S.
Secrets of Asteroid Deflected by NASA May Help Save Earth
"Planetary defense efforts rely on estimates of the mechanical properties of asteroids," researchers wrote.
COVID Map Shows Highest Rates Across US
A new map from the CDC shows that certain Southern states are leading in COVID-19 infection rates,
Great White Sharks Have Been Cliquey for up to 200,000 Years
"Between 100,000 to 200,000 years ago, white shark populations appear to have divided into three discrete lineages," researcher Catherine Jones said.
Semaglutide Warning As Patients Hospitalized From Compounded Drug Overdose
The FDA has warned of dangerous dosing errors with compounded semaglutide.
Ozempic May Help You Quit Smoking, Study Suggests
A new study claims Ozempic may aid in quitting smoking, but further research is needed.
Prehistoric Skeleton Is Likely Female 'Shaman' Who Lived 12,000 Years Ago
The Neolithic woman was buried alongside a number of animal remains, including a cattle skull and a partridge bone.
Scientists Explain How Lightning May Have Kick-Started Life on Earth
Lightning may have jump-started life by converting atmospheric elements into vital building blocks.
Hurricane Center Tracking Potential Tropical Storm Moving Towards US
"A tropical depression could form later this week while the system is in the vicinity of the Greater Antilles or the Bahamas," the NHC said.
Ancient Prince's Tomb Discovered, Revealing Chariot Among 150 Artifacts
The "princely" tomb, which forms part of a wider necropolis, is thought to date to around the 7th century B.C.
Mass Discovery of Ancient Egyptian Tombs Reveals Numerous Gold Artifacts
Archaeologists uncovered more than 60 mud-brick tombs during an excavation in northern Egypt.
Auroras May Be Visible Over Northern US States Tonight
Illinois, Oregon and more northerly states may see the aurora tomorrow as solar storms slam into our planet's magnetic field.
Listeria in Deli Meats Update: Recalls, New Map, Hospitalization Rise
The expanding listeria outbreak has now reached Indiana, affecting 34 people across 13 states.
Double Meteor Shower Zooming Over Southern US States Tonight
The meteor showers "peak on the nights of the 29th and 30th of July respectively," U.K. astronomer Gregory Brown told Newsweek.
COVID Virus Found in 'Common Backyard Animals' in US
Investigators tested animals from 23 common Virginia species for active infections and antibodies indicating previous infections.
SoCalGas Suddenly Shuts Down Area's Gas Service Over 'Land Movement'
A Californian community is set to lose its natural gas service today, utility company SoCalGas warned.
Going Vegan for Just 8 Weeks May Roll Back Your Biological Age
By the end of the study, those who stuck to the vegan diet saw a significant reduction in markers of overall biological aging.
Archaeologists Reveal Ancient 'Moon' Pyramid's Astronomical Secrets
The spectacular pyramid lies in the ancient city of Teotihuacan, which at its peak was the largest settlement in the Americas.
Archaeologists Find Ancient Egyptian Artworks Hidden Below Nile Waters
The underwater finds include inscriptions and depictions of various ancient Egyptian pharaohs, according to researchers.
5,000-Mile Wall of Acid Clouds Reappears on Venus: 'Not Certain What It Is'
"This atmospheric disruption is a new meteorological phenomenon, unseen on other planets," scientist Javier Peralta said.