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New images reveal an elusive orca group hunting dolphins off the coast of Chile

New images reveal an elusive orca group hunting dolphins off the coast of Chile

Scientific Asia: “The dolphin stood little chance in the encounter against the orca.” In 2023, a large female killer whale struck a smaller dolphin. The blow sent the dolphin hurtling out of the water in coastal areas near Chile. The unfair struggle ended in a matter of minutes, and the orca started to eat. The…

We learned from the study that Ozempic is associated with a high rate in people with diabetes

We learned from the study that Ozempic is associated with a high rate in people with diabetes

According to new research, people on semaglutide medications for diabetes, such as Ozempic, may be less likely to overdose on drugs. A study released on Wednesday found that among patients with type 2 diabetes who were also diagnosed with opioid use disorder, prescriptions for semaglutide, which includes Ozempic and Rybelsus, were associated with decreased overdose…

Hushed Spread: There is a big threat alarm raised for not controlling the bird flu

Hushed Spread: There is a big threat alarm raised for not controlling the bird flu

Scientific Asia. The Pirbright Institute researchers have shown that the existing worldwide approaches to controlling bird flu are ineffective, and evidence of ongoing transmission across mammals raises worries about possible human transmission.  Research from the Pirbright Institute shows that current global control measures are failing to stop the ongoing transmission of bird flu between mammals….

NASA and SpaceX Postpone Crew-9 Launch to September 28 Amid Weather Worries

NASA and SpaceX Postpone Crew-9 Launch to September 28 Amid Weather Worries

Because of anticipated tropical storm conditions in the region, NASA and SpaceX teams have rescheduled the next chance for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission to launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida to no sooner than 1:17 p.m. EDT on Saturday, September 28. “Teams can now wrap up practicing launch day procedures with the…

According to a new report from the CDC, the rate of obesity is not growing in American adults

According to a new report from the CDC, the rate of obesity is not growing in American adults

According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of adults in the country are obese. This is the first time in more than ten years that the national health survey’s results show the obesity rate in the country has not increased. The numbers come from a new report by the…

A Nuclear Explosion’s X-rays Could Divert an Asteroid

A Nuclear Explosion’s X-rays Could Divert an Asteroid

We must understand how different asteroid materials vaporize and deflect. It’s essential for preparing a planetary defense mission if needed. In Hollywood blockbusters, astronauts frequently use nuclear bombs to destroy asteroids that are hurtling toward Earth in an attempt to save humanity. Scientists have found a new way to avert an impending cosmic collision. They…

India Has Confirmed the Mpox Virus in Its Latest Announcement

India Has Confirmed the Mpox Virus in Its Latest Announcement

Reuters reports that the WHO has issued a health emergency. This is in response to the first case of the mpox strain detected in India. The new variety, known as clade 1b, is highly infective and has been connected to the mpox pandemic in Africa. A 38-year-old guy from the southern state of Kerala who…

Most Expert Forensic Scientists Reveal the Most Shocking Discoveries of 18 Labs

Most Expert Forensic Scientists Reveal the Most Shocking Discoveries of 18 Labs

Hollywood often makes forensic science look exciting. After watching a few episodes of CSI, many people probably dream of working in a lab and examining evidence. But it can be a different story after you put in the real work. You’ll probably have interesting responses to Reddit queries such as these: “What was the most…

We have to know through the new research that this protein can be the key to healthy aging and a long time of life

We have to know through the new research that this protein can be the key to healthy aging and a long time of life

STING, a protein known for its role in fighting viruses, also helps cells live longer by promoting the creation of lysosomes and autophagy, which are essential for cleaning up damaged materials in cells. This discovery suggests that blocking STING to treat age-related diseases might interfere with its positive effects. A recent study published in Molecular…

Racism and many social acts can affect the health of the Asian American heart

Racism and many social acts can affect the health of the Asian American heart

Scientific Asia: The researchers point out that there can be significant variations in cardiovascular health among Asian American subgroups, but these variations can be obscured by the way statistics are presented. According to a statement written by a team of doctors and researchers and published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, immigration status, structural…