The circuit boards inside your old phone may seem worthless, destined for the trash heap. But to a team of researchers at Cornell University, they are a treasure trove—literally.

The history of syphilis has long been debated, with experts unable to reach an agreement over the origins of the outbreak that rocked Europe in the 16th century

Many experts have pointed out that the mortality rate from measles had reduced 98 percent before the introduction of the measles vaccine in 1963

 

New research suggests at least some key distinctions date back earlier than previously estimated, hinting that modern and archaic humans – including our close, extinct relatives – have more in common than we ever thought

I am a big believer in the phrase “united we stand, divided we fall.” As such, having watched a lot of infighting over the last few years, I have tried to support those who I believe are doing good work, and avoided attacking anyone else

‘No evidence’ of human-to-human transmission of bird flu (H5N1) has been identified, says a new study funded by the CDC and published Tuesday at the New England Journal of Medicine

For framing for why this conversation takes the track which it does, please refer to the graphic here first which demonstrates the fundamental basis of climate science, where these flat-line diagrams, to quote Dr. Roy Spencer, PhD in climate science, form:

A leading public health figure has called on the Biden administration to authorize a bird flu vaccine and ramp up testing for the virus across the U.S.

Increased risks of ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, transient ischemic attack, myelitis, myasthenia gravis, Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders

Last month a small but powerful cyclone named Chido made landfall in Mayotte before sweeping into Mozambique, causing considerable damage and leading to the loss of around 100 lives

Michigan is poised to cut down hundreds of acres of forest to make space for a solar panel development, MLive reported Thursday

Elon Musk’s technological ambitions and Guillaume Faye’s Archeofuturist philosophy come together in a vision where advanced innovation revives ancient values, blending tradition with progress

The Wyoming State Senate has introduced a bill to prevent carbon dioxide (CO₂) from being treated as a pollutant and to stop “measures that support the reduction or elimination” of the gas

President Joe Biden is reportedly preparing to restrict offshore oil and gas drilling in his final days in office, a move that would placate the environmentalist lobby and potentially obstruct President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to unleash the U.S. energy sector, according to Bloomberg News. [emphasis, links added]

It is tremendous to see 2025 starting off with yet more questions in the Times about the devastating effect lockdowns had on children

Pregnancy is a time of joy, anticipation, and careful decision-making. As an expecting mother, your primary goal is to ensure the health and safety of your baby