Researchers in Texas detected H5N1 in wastewater from 10 cities, but the risk to humans is currently low. Ongoing surveillance is critical to monitor any potential changes in the virus that could increase its threat to public health. Researchers at UTHealth Houston and Baylor College of Medicine detected the avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in the
Mössbauer Effect: How Precision Physics Could Reveal the Secrets of Gravitational Waves
Scientists have introduced a groundbreaking method for detecting gravitational waves using Mössbauer resonance, which is renowned for its precision. This technique mimics the exceptional sensitivity of frog eyes to motion, enabling the detection and detailed analysis of gravitational waves’ direction and polarization. This approach could significantly advance our understanding of gravitational phenomena… » …
PAHO and MSD launch project to improve maternal health in Latin America
Interventions aim to accelerate the reduction of maternal mortality and directly benefit thousands of women in Honduras and Peru, with wider indirect benefits for more than half a million women of childbearing age from both countries Washington D.C., September 19, 2024 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and MSD, known as Merck &
Jumbo Fed rate cut sparks global market rally
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Napoli’s Conte relishing Serie A return to old club Juve
Antonio Conte is looking forward to his return to Juventus as Napoli’s manager this weekend and said he was proud of his role in the Turin club’s history after leading them to multiple Serie A titles. As a player, Conte won Serie A five times with Juventus as well as the Champions League while as
INTERNATIONAL DELIGHT® IS GOING THE EXTRA MILE ON NATIONAL COFFEE DAY BY GIVING PEOPLE THE CHANCE TO ENTER AND WIN A NEW CAR AND A YEAR’S SUPPLY* OF ICED COFFEE
International Delight® is celebrating National Coffee Day by launching its Sweet Ride Sweepstakes, giving fans a chance to win a new car and a year’s supply* of International Delight Iced Coffee cans. From September 29 through November 10, fans can enter at InternationalDelightCarSweeps.com. Additionally, they can get 100% cash back on qualified purchases of iced
Pet Hunger Awareness Day to Address Hunger Challenges Facing Both People and Their Pets
Nearly 90 million U.S. households include pets, and PetSmart Charities® estimates that 30 million pets live in homes facing food insecurity. On Pet Hunger Awareness Day® (Sept. 24), PetSmart Charities will partner with Feeding America® to raise awareness about pet hunger, helping both pets and their owners. Volunteers nationwide will distribute pet food donated by
CAPELLA BANGKOK IS NAMED NO.1 IN THE WORLD’S 50 BEST HOTELS 2024
Capella Bangkok Named The World’s Best Hotel 2024 Capella Bangkok in Thailand has been crowned The World’s Best Hotel 2024, topping a list that highlights 19 hotels in Asia, followed by Europe (13), North America (9), Africa (4), Oceania (4), and South America (1). The list includes 15 new entries from territories like Oman, French
South African Reserve Bank cuts interest rate for the first time in four years
The South African Reserve Bank has cut the interest rate by 25 basis points to 8% after the country’s headline inflation fell to its lowest levels in three years. It is the first rate cut since 2020. The bank has kept the rate unchanged at 8.25% since May 2023. “This decision is consistent with projections
Y-Combinator-backed Heyfood will expand to Abuja and Benin, avoiding the contested Lagos market
Heyfood, the Ibadan-based food delivery startup backed by Y Combinator, is expanding to Abuja and Benin in the coming months. The startup, which will sidestep Lagos, a hotbed of competition for food delivery startups, believes the planned expansion will grow revenue exponentially. CEO Taiwo Akinropo and cofounder Demilade Odetara are raising money to finance its