[ad_1] CNN — On a remote Pacific sandbar, replete with the ravages of war, a small group of veterans, volunteers and archeologists are doing their best to keep the enduring promise of “no man left behind.” According to the Department of Defense, nearly half of the known American casualties from …
Read More »Why flu season is so bad this year
[ad_1] If it seems like everyone around you is getting sick, you’re not imagining it. The flu season is hitting the United States unusually early and much harder than it usually does. “I’m scared about what’s going to happen this flu season because I don’t think we’ve ever seen a …
Read More »Record revenue, added contract wins
[ad_1] An Electron rocket launches from the company’s New Zealand facility on Nov. 4, 2022. Rocket Lab Rocket Lab delivered quarterly results on Wednesday that boasted record revenue, with the space company tacking on additional contract wins across its business. “The quarter ended strongly for Rocket Lab,” CEO Peter Beck …
Read More »Earthquake rattles Nepal, killing at least 6
[ad_1] CNN — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit western Nepal on Wednesday morning local time, killing at least six people, according to local officials. The epicenter of the quake was in Seti Zone, at a depth of 15.7 kilometers (9.7 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). It …
Read More »Scientists find genes responsible for ‘hair syndrome’
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writers. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. The content is produced solely by The Conversation. The Conversation — It’s a hair condition …
Read More »Visiting Helion Energy when the Seattle region was cloaked in smoke
[ad_1] Cat Clifford, CNBC climate tech and innovation reporter, at Helion Energy on October 20. Photo taken by Jessie Barton, communications for Helion Energy, with Cat Clifford’s camera. On Thursday, October 20, I took a reporting trip to Everett, Wash., to visit Helion Energy, a fusion startup that has raised …
Read More »Magic mushroom compound psilocybin can help treat depression, study finds
[ad_1] The naturally occurring psychedelic compound psilocybin can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, according to data from the largest trial of its type ever conducted. David Buzzard – media-centre.ca / Getty Images LONDON — The naturally occurring psychedelic compound psilocybin can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, according to data from …
Read More »Man arrested in connection with 42-year-old homicide cold case using new DNA technology
[ad_1] CNN — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a man in connection with the killing of 25-year-old Sandra DiFelice, nearly 42 years after her death. Paul Nuttall, 64, was arrested on charges of “open murder” with the use of a deadly weapon, sexual assault with the use …
Read More »Emperor penguins at risk of extinction due to climate crisis
[ad_1] Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — As Antarctica’s emperor penguins are increasingly threatened by the climate crisis, the flightless seabirds will receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act, or ESA. With global …
Read More »RSV: Behaviors that helped keep us safe from Covid are probably driving surge in RSV cases, scientists say
[ad_1] CNN — The behaviors that helped keep us safe from Covid-19 over the past 2½ years – lockdowns, physical distancing, wearing masks, washing hands – are probably behind the “unprecedented” early surge in RSV infections this year, scientists say. These factors may also have thrown other seasonal respiratory viruses …
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