A man climbs a towering date palm tree, his feet nimbly navigating the trunk, also known as a stem, like a ladder until he reaches the canopy. Amid the palm leaves, he pulls a long, curved blade to expertly cut away a cluster of dates that he lowers to the ground. It’s a scene almost
Year: 2024
Should you worry about mpox when travelling?
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The spreading of any disease is unsettling. But when the World Health Organization (WHO) announces an international emergency—as it did with mpox (formerly monkeypox)—in August, there’s a more urgent sense of concern. A new, deadlier form of mpox was reported by scientists earlier this year. The
Lifx’s new tube bulb turns your boring light fixtures into RGB glow sticks
Lifx’s new tube bulb turns your boring light fixtures into RGB glow sticks / The new Polychrome T10 and a new version of the candle-shaped B10 bulb support multicolor and themes like flame or clouds. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He
The new Galaxy Buds 3 are already on sale as part of Samsung’s fall sales event
Apple’s forthcoming AirPods 4 might be the latest pair of wireless earbuds to pique our interest, but if you’re a Galaxy phone owner, it’s hard to resist the appeal of the Galaxy Buds 3. And now, thanks to the latest Discover Samsung event, you can pick them up for $159.99 ($20 off) through September 15th
Three England stars get 9/10 player rating as Lee Carsley is told off for denying Harry Kane hat-trick
Harry Kane was the star of the show as England wrapped up a comfortable 2-0 win over Finland in the UEFA Conference League. Lee Carsley’s side dominated for long spells of the first half but failed to make the breakthrough before the break with Trent Alexander-Arnold notably going close. 3Harry Kane was the star of
Summer storms are stronger and more frequent over urban areas
Summer storms are generally more frequent, intense and concentrated over cities than over rural areas, according to new, detailed observations of eight cities and their surroundings. The results could change how city planners prepare for floods in their cities, especially as urban areas expand and as climate change alters global weather patterns. The new study
Can chatbots help with genetic testing for cancer risk?
In a study from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) and NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center, researchers found that a specialized chatbot can effectively assist patients in deciding whether to pursue genetic testing, offering an alternative to traditional genetic counseling. Kimberly Kaphingst, ScD, research director of the Genetic Counseling Shared Resource
Margarine recalled in Canada over mold concerns
Photo illustration Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling PC Blue Menu brand Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil because of possible mold in the product. According to the details published by the Canadaian Food Inspection Agancy (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed nationally in Canada About mold in food According to the United States Department
Publisher’s Platform: More than six years after the largest Listeria outbreak victims have still not been compensated
— OPINION — This is a crime. We are now beyond six years from the date that the NICD announced the association between Tiger Brands’ polony products and the outbreak, and the work done by all parties has only generated more evidence that the NICD’s and Tiger Brands’ conclusions are accurate. There is no evidence
Israeli strike kills 19 in Gaza humanitarian area, health officials say
Gazan authorities reported deaths after missiles struck Mawasi, a safe zone designated for displaced people. The IDF said it was targeting Hamas militants… » …