The H5N1 bird flu virus is spreading through American cattle herds for the first time. Mammal-to-mammal transmission has scientists concerned that the virus could mutate and spread between people. Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams fears the US will repeat the mistakes of 2020. Bird flu is flying around. In recent months, the highly pathogenic H5N1 … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. In an ancient grave in what is now northwestern Argentina, a person was buried with a canine companion, but this animal companion was not a dog, according to new research. At the burial lay the … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. In an ancient grave in what is now northwestern Argentina, a person was buried with a canine companion, but this animal companion was not a dog, according to new research. At the burial lay the … Read more
Dr. Frans de Waal at a primate research center in Atlanta, Georgia, 2007 – JACK KEARSE Frans de Waal, who has died of cancer at the age of 75, was a leading Dutch-American primatologist whose research not only changed our understanding of the animal world but also raised important questions about the human condition. For … Read more
Covering yourself is important for survival on the sun-drenched planet Arrakis. Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. The desert planet Arrakis in “Dune: Part Two” has extreme temperatures and little water. To survive on such a planet, technology and adaptability are needed. Three experts explain what it might be like to live on the planet of Dune. In … Read more
Covering yourself is important for survival on the sun-drenched planet Arrakis. Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. The desert planet Arrakis in “Dune: Part Two” has extreme temperatures and little water. To survive on such a planet, technology and adaptability are needed. Three experts explain what it might be like to live on the planet of Dune. In … Read more
Scientists are concerned that chronic wasting disease, or CWD, detected in deer, known as zombie deer disease, could spread to humans. (Getty) A new case of a disease called ‘zombie deer disease’ has raised concerns that the disease could spread to humans in what scientists say could be a ‘slow-moving disaster’. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), … Read more
THE LIQUID DIET was big in the late 80s, but versions of the plan still exist and thrive on social media. And there actually are two types of liquid diets you need to know about. The first time is one you’ll be familiar with if you’ve ever woken up from surgery and wanted a snack … Read more
As much as we try to do the right things to keep our bodies healthy and strong – exercising regularly, sleeping well, knowing how to manage stress, and eating a balanced diet – that’s no small task, and it’s normal to traps. occasionally a bit short. Diet can be particularly difficult for some people, and … Read more