Category: Science and Technology
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A Global Epidemic of Cancer Among Younger People May Be Emerging
A new study on cancer records from 44 countries has shown that the incidence of what experts call “early cancer,” that is, among people under 50 years old, is rapidly increasing, particularly among types of cancer that affect the digestive system. The authors of the study say that this increase among younger adults is partly…
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What are travel alerts and how do the U.S. develop them?
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The U.S. Department of State publishes a travel alert for every country in the world so that American citizens have reliable information to make informed decisions before traveling. The travel alerts are based on “security and safety conditions that may affect the lives and interests of U.S. citizens abroad,” without political or economic considerations, the…
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Brazilian Antarctic Program to Receive New Support Ship in 2025
The Brazilian Navy signed a contract last week for the construction of a new support ship for the Antarctic program Proantar.
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Breast Cancer Deaths Decline in the U.S. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In the month dedicated to breast cancer awareness, American women received good news. A new report from the American Cancer Society found that the breast cancer mortality rate in the United States has significantly decreased over the past three decades.
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Energy bills will rise even more this winter
Americans are about to see the largest increase in their energy bills in over 10 years. A new report from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) projects a 17.2% jump in average home heating costs this winter compared to last year, and a 42% increase in electricity costs compared to the winter just before…
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Record number of immigrants become billionaires in the U.S.
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In 2022, 92 American citizens born abroad made it to the annual Forbes Billionaires list, representing 13% of the total.
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New York Declares State of Emergency Due to Polio Virus
If you are wondering whether the polio vaccine you received in childhood is still valid, you can check your antibody levels against the polio virus with a blood test. There are three types of polio viruses: PV1, PV2, and PV3; immunity from one does not transfer to the other types. It is very important to…
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California to Ban the Sale of New Gasoline Cars
California lawmakers have approved a plan to restrict and eventually ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars. The new policy is expected to accelerate the global transition to electric vehicles. California is not only the largest automotive market in the United States, but more than a dozen other states typically follow California’s lead in setting their…
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These 3 Discoveries Will Shape the Future of Medicine
Biotechnology – one of the fastest-growing scientific fields – utilizes tools from biology, chemistry, computing, engineering, and mathematics to advance research promising medical breakthroughs. Biotechnology products and solutions generated about $1 trillion in revenue worldwide in 2021, a 34% increase from five years ago, according to the 2021 Global Biotechnology Innovation Scorecard, which ranks the…
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These Sea Turtles Face Danger
Sea turtles have been swimming in the world’s oceans for over 100 million years. However, today the survival of these living relics from the age of dinosaurs is threatened. Of the seven species, three — the green turtle, the hawksbill, and the Kemp’s ridley — are listed as endangered or critically endangered on the Red…