Tag: Science

Underwater Volcano in Vanuatu Erupts, Authorities Warn Residents to Remain Alert

An active underwater volcano of the coast of Vanuatu’s Epi Island has erupted after days of seismic activity had been recorded in the area, forcing authorities to divert shipping and aircraft. This comes as the Vanuatu Meterology and Geo-Hazard Department raised the alert status of three of the country’s five active volcanoes to level two or…


Astronomers Document a Not-so-Super Supernova in the Milky Way

WASHINGTON—Supernovas are not always so super. These explosions that mark the death of a star often are spectacularly energetic. But once in a while they are a complete dud. Scientists on Wednesday detailed one of the duds—a massive star that had so much of its material siphoned off by the gravitational tug of a companion…


‘Unprecedented’ Rise in Whale Deaths Along East Coast Prompts Calls for Moratorium of Offshore Wind Farms

At least 18 whales have washed up dead on the U.S. east coast in recent months, prompting concern from a group of mayors in the state of New Jersey who have called for an “immediate moratorium” on offshore wind farms. In a letter to New Jersey congressional lawmakers, the mayors said they stand “united” in their concerns…


Is Inflammation Behind Your Chronic Conditions?

Long before COVID-19 put intense focus on the immune system, research into the wide effects of inflammation on human health was growing. More than ten years ago, research in the journal EMBO Reports stated that “inflammation has long been a well-known symptom of many infectious diseases, but molecular and epidemiological research increasingly suggests that it…


Pfizer Rakes in Billions on COVID-19 Vaccine Sales, Highest Revenue in Company’s History

Vaccine maker Pfizer has reported record revenues for 2022, with its COVID-19 products accounting for a large chunk of the sales even as the company is facing backlash for claiming to “mutate” viruses, and a growing number of doctors are turning away from boosters. Full-year revenues for 2022 came in at $100.3 billion, which is…


New Artificial Intelligence App ‘Reframes’ Negative Thoughts to Treat Depression

People can be forgiven for feeling depressed these days. The future touted by global leaders is dire. The 2021-2022 United Nations Human Development Report states that living standards have declined in nine out of ten countries around the world since 2020 and that multiple crises “are hitting us at the same time and interacting to…


Missouri’s Republican Congressional Delegation Demands EPA Stop New Waterway Regulations

Missouri’s Republican congressional delegation sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency requesting an immediate stop to a new Waters of the United States rule. The letter was signed by Sens. Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt and Reps. Ann Wagner, Eric Burlison, Sam Graves, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Jason Smith, and Mark Alford. The legislators wrote the…


Norway Finds Rare Earth Metals That Could Make Europe Less Dependent on China

Norwegian scientists have made a discovery of rare earth metals in the country’s northern region. The findings have the potential to transform the country’s economy and secure its place as a major player in the global market for high-tech and green technology. Furthermore, the findings could make Europe less dependent on China for the critical…


Samsung Employees to Get Low-Carbon Meals as Part of Net-Zero Climate Push

Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said on Sunday that it will incorporate plant-based meals into its staff menus as part of efforts to reduce the company’s carbon footprints for tackling climate change. Samsung will set up a food corner at its headquarters in Gyeonggi province to provide employees with low-carbon meal options, such as rice…


NSW Election Tackles Screen Addiction

The Labor Party is pledging $2.5 million (US$1.79 million) towards further research into understanding the impacts of screen and gaming addiction in Australian children. “For (wife) Anna and I, one of the biggest challenges in raising our children is getting them off devices—and I know we’re not alone,” said New South Wales’ (NSW) opposition leader…