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Hurricane Milton devastated Florida. Over 2 million are without power, and floodwaters are rising

Hurricane Milton devastated Florida. Over 2 million are without power, and floodwaters are rising

Scientific Asia: Hurricane Milton hit Florida on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm. It had gusts over 100 mph (160 kph) and spawned tornadoes. The coast, still reeling from Hurricane Helene, was left in ruins. However, Tampa was spared a direct impact. The storm moved southward over the last several hours. It made landfall about…

A new study finds that COVID-19 may increase the rates of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths

A new study finds that COVID-19 may increase the rates of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths

Scientific Asia: A sizable new study indicates that COVID-19 may be a potent risk factor for heart attacks and strokes up to three years following an infection.  A study was published on Wednesday in the journal Atherosclerosis, Thormbosis, and Vascular Biology. It made use of personal health details from about 25,000 participants in the UK…

Breakthrough Discovery: 2 Comb Jellies Combine to Form One Entity

Breakthrough Discovery: 2 Comb Jellies Combine to Form One Entity

Scientific Asia: For a team of scientists investigating the comb jelly, Mnemiopsis leidyi, a fortuitous observation has yielded an astounding finding. It seems that these intriguing ctenophores can unite to create a single entity after being wounded, and they even seem to share certain physiological activities. A curiously huge individual with an odd body shape…

Are You Holding Your Arm Correctly for Accurate Blood Pressure Readings? If you don’t know, then here is the right way to do it.

Are You Holding Your Arm Correctly for Accurate Blood Pressure Readings? If you don’t know, then here is the right way to do it.

Scientific Asia: Checking blood pressure at home? Don’t overlook your arm position. A recent study found that improper arm position affects blood pressure readings. They are “markedly higher” than when the arm is properly supported on a table, with the cuff at heart level. If your arm is not supported and positioned correctly during a…

SpaceX Falcon 9 Cleared for Takeoff by FAA for Monday Mission

SpaceX Falcon 9 Cleared for Takeoff by FAA for Monday Mission

According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday, SpaceX’s reliable Falcon 9 rocket can resume flying for a mission scheduled for Monday that will see it launch the European Space Agency’s Hera spacecraft from Florida.   The FAA said in a statement on October 6 that it had given the go-ahead for the Falcon 9…

What are legumes? If you love beans, then you are in the right place for detailed guidance

What are legumes? If you love beans, then you are in the right place for detailed guidance

Scientific Asia: Are you looking for a new weekly meal plan idea? Try the thick bean salad. Violet Witchel, a social media artist and culinary student, has gone viral in recent months for publishing recipes for a “dense bean salad,” a healthful and legume-forward meal. “At the start of her films, Witchel explains that she…

Northern Lights Alert: Where to Spot This Weekend’s Aurora Borealis from Solar Flares

Northern Lights Alert: Where to Spot This Weekend’s Aurora Borealis from Solar Flares

Scientific Asia: Northern U.S. sky-watchers could experience several stunning aurora shows. Key Facts This weekend, two powerful geomagnetic storms may once again provide millions of Americans with an amazing display of the northern lights, according to NASA analysts. The Space Weather Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued “strong” geomagnetic storm watches…

The CDC has confirmed two cases of bird flu in the US as the infection rate continues to rise

The CDC has confirmed two cases of bird flu in the US as the infection rate continues to rise

Scientific Asia: The CDC confirmed two farm workers in California had contracted avian influenza.  The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed on Thursday that two farmworkers in California had tested positive for H5 avian flu. The California Department of Public Health confirmed the state’s first two likely human cases just hours after…

According to the government media report, 3 Lions, 47 tigers, and 1 panther were dead due to the bird flu in Vietnam

According to the government media report, 3 Lions, 47 tigers, and 1 panther were dead due to the bird flu in Vietnam

Scientific Asia: Vietnam’s local media said that bird flu was the cause of the animals’ deaths.  The bird flu has killed 47 tigers, 3 lions, and 1 panther in South Vietnamese zoos, according to official media. The animals die at the My Quynh Safari Park in Long An and the Vuon Xoai zoo in Dong…

In young people, heart attacks are normal, but the ratio is continuously increasing. Most experts are pointing out 4 possible reasons

In young people, heart attacks are normal, but the ratio is continuously increasing. Most experts are pointing out 4 possible reasons

Upon arriving at the scene of Raquel Hutt’s 911 call, paramedics saw the terrified, skinny 24-year-old. They guessed that the “crazy shooting pains” in her left arm were due to a panic attack. Hutt didn’t have the appearance of a normal heart attack victim. However, Hutt’s mother, Jenny, insisted on sending her to the hospital….