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"Flood Alerts in Five States as Most of U.S. Bakes Under Severe Heatwave"
Powerful Storm Batters Pacific Northwest, While Rest of U.S. Basks in Spring-like Warmth [Image: Storm flooding in Washington] A storm system is unleashing heavy rain, damaging winds, and flood risks across the Pacific Northwest this week, impacting Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, and Idaho. The region, still recovering from a weekend atmospheric river event, faces collapsing […]
Plastic Waste Crisis: Hermit Crab Sheltering in Toothpaste Lid Highlights Pollution Toll as Trump Revives Straws
Trump Reinstates Plastic Straws, Igniting Environmental Concerns [Image: Hermit crab using a toothpaste cap as a shell] Former President Donald Trump has sparked global outcry by reversing efforts to reduce single-use plastics, signing an executive order on February 10 to reintroduce plastic straws in government facilities. He controversially claimed plastic "isn’t going to affect a […]
Science Backs Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Kitchen Discos Boost Health Benefits
Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Kitchen Discos Boost Health, Study Reveals By Xantha Leatham, Deputy Science Editor Published: 20:02 GMT, 16 February 2025 | Updated: 23:09 GMT, 16 February 2025 [IMAGE: Sophie Ellis-Bextor hosting a lively kitchen disco during lockdown.] Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s viral “Kitchen Disco” sessions during COVID lockdowns did more than lift spirits—they might have sparked a […]
The $62 Trillion Per Gram Substance Crowned Earth’s Most Expensive
The Most Expensive Substance on Earth: Antimatter (Approx. 600 words) With a staggering $62 trillion price tag per gram, antimatter is the most valuable material known to humanity. Yet, even with unlimited funds, obtaining a full gram might be impossible—experts estimate creating a mere tenth of a gram could take a billion years. What Is […]
"1.8 Billion Gmail Users Alert: Rising Threat of Banking and Sensitive Data Theft Scam"
Warning to All 1.8 Billion Gmail Users: AI-Powered Scams Threaten Sensitive Data By Stacy Liberatore for DailyMail.com | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 17 February 2025 [Image: Cybersecurity expert illustration] Cybersecurity experts are urging Gmail’s 1.8 billion users to stay vigilant against a sophisticated AI-driven phishing campaign. The scam combines deepfake robocalls and malicious emails designed to […]
Gen Z’s Food Waste Dilemma: Unpacking Generational Disparities Compared to Parents
Okay, I need to shorten the given article down to about 600 words and add some pictures. Let me start by understanding the main points. The article talks about Gen Z wasting more food due to confusion over ‘best before’ labels and lack of knowledge about checking food freshness. There’s also mention of a Harvard […]
Meta Unveils 50,000km Undersea Cable Network Surpassing Earth’s Circumference as Longest Global Subsea Link
Meta Announces 50,000km Undersea Cable Amid Security Concerns By Marti Stelling and Freya Barnes | Updated: 01:48 GMT, 18 February 2025 Meta, owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has unveiled plans to construct Project Waterworth—a 50,000km (31,000-mile) undersea cable connecting the U.S., India, Brazil, South Africa, and other regions. The ambitious project, set to be […]
Hidden Health Hazards: Toilet Plume Bacterial Spread and Why You Must Close the Lid Before Flushing
The Hidden Dangers of Flushing Without Closing the Toilet Lid (Images included below) Flushing the toilet with the lid open releases a cloud of bacteria-laden droplets into the air, posing health risks. A study by researchers in China highlights how common pathogens like E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) become airborne during flushing, increasing […]
Cambridge Scientists Create AI-Powered Pyjamas to Enhance Beauty Sleep Quality
Cambridge Scientists Develop AI-Enhanced Pyjamas to Improve Sleep Health By Xantha Leatham, Deputy Science Editor | Updated: 22:21 GMT, 18 Feb 2025 For many, slipping into pyjamas is the ultimate comfort ritual after a long day. Now, Cambridge researchers have taken this cozy habit to the next level by creating “smart pyjamas” embedded with AI […]
British Egyptologist Unveils Largest Ancient Egyptian Discovery Since Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Discovery of Thutmose II’s Tomb Ends Century-Long Search (Images: 1. Piers Litherland at the site; 2. Depiction of Thutmose II; 3. Tomb entrance; 4. Howard Carter in 1922) A century after Howard Carter’s groundbreaking discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, archaeologists have finally uncovered another long-lost pharaonic burial site. Led by Scottish Egyptologist Piers Litherland, […]