Unusual Ebola strain kills 23 in Uganda; no vaccines, treatments available
The Sudan species of Ebolavirus has a fatality rate between 41% and 100%. Enlarge / Health measures are taken at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital after an outbreak of Ebola in Uganda. (credit: Getty | Anadolu Agency) Health.....»»
International team discovers unusual mortality rates in surgeonfishes
An international team of researchers led by an assistant professor from the University of Guam discovered that while most surgeonfishes mature quickly and die young, some develop slowly and live for several decades. The studies are published in Revie.....»»
New discovery of how bacteria navigate their environment could change how we treat infection
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have discovered a new sensory capability in bacteria which could transform treatments for bacterial infections......»»
Spot AI images this election: Fact vs. fiction tips
On Aug. 18, former president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump posted an unusual endorsement to his social media account on Truth Social. Amid a series of photos, he included an image of pop megastar Taylor Swift wearing an Uncle Sam ha.....»»
Avian flu has infected dairy cows in more than a dozen states—a microbiologist explains how the virus is spreading
The current strain of avian flu, H5N1, is responsible for the culling of millions of domestic birds and has sickened more than a dozen farmworkers in 2024, most recently in Colorado......»»
Massive nationwide meat-linked outbreak kills 5 more, now largest since 2011
CDC implores consumers to check their fridges for the recalled meats. Enlarge / Listeria monocytogenes. (credit: Getty | BSIP) Five more people have died in a nationwide outbreak of Listeria infections linked to contamin.....»»
From rhino horn snuff to pangolin livestock feed: A half-century of patents reveals the wildlife trade"s evolution
The bright blue blood of the horseshoe crab is used around the world to detect bacterial contamination in vaccines. Synonymous with luxury, sturgeon caviar has been patented as an antidote to impotency in China. Rhino horn is used in traditional Asia.....»»
Superconductivity study confirms existence of edge supercurrents
Topological materials are materials that have unusual properties that arise because their wavefunction—the physical law guiding the electrons—is knotted or twisted. Where the topological material meets the surrounding space, the wavefunction must.....»»
Langbeinites show talents as 3D quantum spin liquids
A 3D quantum spin liquid has been discovered in the vicinity of a member of the langbeinite family. The material's specific crystalline structure and the resulting magnetic interactions induce an unusual behavior that can be traced back to an island.....»»
Evolved and more powerful macOS malware strain sold cheaply to criminals
Researchers have discovered another data-seizing macOS malware, with "Cthulhu Stealer" sold to online criminals for just $500 a month.Cthulhu Stealer in action [Cado Security]The Mac is becoming even more of a target for malware, with warnings surfac.....»»
FDA Approves New Covid Vaccines Amid Summer Surge
The updated vaccines target the currently circulating KP.2 variant......»»
FDA green-lights fall COVID-19 boosters
Updated mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are ready to roll. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As the COVID-19 case count continues to tick upward, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved an updated vaccine for.....»»
Low-cost flexible metasurfaces to increase the efficiency of optoelectronic devices
Metasurfaces are two-dimensional counterparts of metamaterials, which are artificial materials that possess unusual characteristics. With a variety of fascinatingly innovative and diverse uses, these specially-prepared surfaces with engineered patter.....»»
Town urges curfew over mosquito-spread disease that kills up to 50% of people
Eastern Equine Encephalitis is very rare in the US, but when it strikes, it's bad. Enlarge / A mosquito collected to test for mosquito-borne diseases. (credit: Getty | Jon Cherry) A small town in Massachusetts is urging.....»»
Cellular DNA damage response pathways might be useful against some disease-causing viruses
New research reveals that triggering a cell's DNA damage response could be a promising avenue for developing novel treatments against several rare but devastating viruses for which no antiviral treatments exist, possibly including human papilloma vir.....»»
The Covid-19 Summer Wave Is So Big, the FDA Might Release New Vaccines Early
The latest Covid-19 surge reportedly has officials considering approval of the new strain-matched vaccine as soon as this week......»»
First spatial map of malaria infection in the liver opens new possibilities for more effective treatments
For the malaria parasite to reach the blood of its human host, it must first enter the liver, where only a small number of parasites differentiate and replicate for upward of seven days, making it a bottleneck in the parasite's lifecycle. This bottle.....»»
Corrected sunspot records show the Maunder minimum did not end abruptly
How accurate are past records of sunspots? In a new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, a team of multinational researchers examined the historical record and found that after the unusual period of almost no sunspots, a period called the Ma.....»»
Genomic research focuses on medical potential for scorpion venom
Scientists at Arkansas Tech University and University of Arkansas have produced a high-quality genome assembly for a scorpion. The genome could lead to the development of new medically relevant pain treatments. The work is published in the journal G3.....»»
This Mpox Outbreak Isn"t Like the Last One
The strain of mpox behind the current global health emergency is believed to be up to 10 times deadlier than the one that swept the globe in 2022......»»
How to See the Conjunction Between Mars, Jupiter, and the Moon
On the 27th, the celestial bodies will form an unusual triangle in the sky just before dawn......»»