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In 1907, a lawyer worried about shared water cups helped push a disposable paper cup into daily American lifeA simple invention, the disposable paper cup, transformed public hygiene in the early 1900s. Lawyer Lawrence Luellen's idea offered a safe ...
Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...
In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...
Quote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: 'It's a funny thing about life, if you refuse to accept anything but...' - inspiring life lessons on growth mindset, chasing big goals and why people who refuse to settle succeed by Human Bondage and The Moon and Sixpence authorQuote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: W. Somerset Maugham's quote highlights the power of high standards. Refusing mediocrity often lead...
Psychology says people who are warmly generous with everyone but genuinely close with almost no one aren't failing at friendship; they learned to be useful before they learned to be knownExtremely kind people often feel lonely despite being surrounded by others, as they prioritize being needed over being known. This pattern ...
12 Gir lions recover from infection, return to the jungleEleven Asiatic lions have died in Gir National Park. A tick-borne parasitic infestation, babesiosis, is suspected as the main cause. Forest...
Nearly 500 confirmed cases in Central Africa Ebola outbreak: WHOCentral Africa faces a deadly Ebola outbreak with nearly 500 confirmed cases. The World Health Organization reported 452 cases and 82 death...
Quote of the day by Michael J Fox: 'Family is not an important thing, it's...' - A heartfelt lesson about what matters most in lifeQuote of the day by Michael J Fox: Actor Michael J Fox shared a powerful quote about family. He highlights that loved ones are paramount in...
On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
Quote of the day by Thomas Dewar: 'Love is an ocean of emotions entirely surrounded by...' Life lessons on relationships, family and wealth by popular Scottish businessman, politician and distillerQuote of the day by Thomas Dewar highlights the connection between emotions and financial responsibilities. The quote, “Love is an ocean of...
Serum Institute of India to manufacture Oxford Ebola vaccine backed by $8.6 million CEPI fundingSerum Institute of India will produce clinical trial doses of a new Ebola vaccine from Oxford University. This initiative is backed by fres...
Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccineCEPI is investing around $60 million to speed up the creation of vaccines against the deadly Ebola Bundibugyo virus. This funding will supp...
As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of 'wild meat'Wild meat consumption in Central and West Africa, a cultural staple, poses a significant risk for zoonotic disease transmission, including ...
What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...
'If Ebola comes, we'll be wiped out': Democratic Republic of Congo conflict-displacedDorcas Mapenzi fears the worst if Ebola comes to the Kingonze camp, where she lives alongside more than 25,000 other displaced people in th...
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: Mongbwalu residents split over disease threat and government responseAn Ebola outbreak is devastating Mongbwalu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Many residents deny the virus's existence, complicating...
Ebola scare in Bengaluru: Uganda visitor tests negativeIndia has confirmed no Ebola Virus Disease cases. A visitor from Uganda, showing mild symptoms, was tested as a precaution in Bengaluru. Th...
2,400,000,000,000: Chinese are smoking nearly half of world's totalChina's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low ...
NIV confirms sample negative for EbolaA sample tested for Ebola Virus Disease in India has returned negative, according to the National Institute of Virology. The individual, wh...
Indian govt closely monitoring Ebola situation; no confirmed case yetIndia is closely watching the Ebola situation due to outbreaks in Africa. No confirmed cases have been reported in the country. A person in...