SpaceX Set to Try Groundbreaking Booster Catch in Upcoming Starship Mission
Elon Musk is optimistic that his latest rocket will revolutionize space travel. And the biggest and strongest spacecraft ever constructed is that rocket, Starship. The design also aims to be quickly and completely reusable. SpaceX’s firm designed the spaceship to operate more like a plane than a conventional rocket system. It will be able to…
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New CDC Study Reveals Rising ADHD Rates Among Adults
Key Takeaways The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data today, highlighting concerns about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) of October 10, 2024, offers critical information regarding the burden of adult ADHD, including prevalence, treatment barriers, and telehealth. Investigators discovered that 6% of US…
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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…