Hantavirus has been making headlines after an outbreak linked to a cruise ship was associated with at least three deaths. It’s been confirmed that Andes virus — a type of hantavirus that causes cardiopulmonary syndrome and is capable of human-to-human transmission — is responsible. Passengers on that ship have since returned home, either through government…
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Ian Moore and product image courtesy of Amazon. The Pixel 9 came out in the fall of 2024 along with the 9 Pro and Pro XL, while the budget Pixel 9a…
A prototype of Panthalassa’s floating data centre Panthalassa The data centres powering the AI boom already use more electricity than some small countries, and the International Energy Agency projects that their demand could reach 945 terawatt-hours a year – more than Japan’s entire electricity consumption – by 2030. AI is so power-hungry that companies are exploring…
Jennifer Lopez isn’t cast in the upcoming Baywatch reboot as far as I know, but she made a strong case for it at the May 10 taping of The Roast of Kevin Hart. For the event, Lopez wore a Michael Costello dress that looked uncannily like one of the series’ classic siren-red one-pieces. With its…
For the MV Hondius passengers quarantined at Arrowe Park hospital on the Wirral, it is likely to be a period of some anxiety. But there will be some consolations as they await the all-clear to return to their normal lives, says a veteran of the Covid-19 quarantine at the same site – such as jigsaws,…
Adolescents in three Northeastern states were more likely receive at least one HPV vaccine dose than those in Alabama, where the rate approximated public health goals. Six Southern states significantly lagged behind Alabama in likelihood of vaccination. Substantial variations emerged among other states within U.S. regions. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates varied substantially across and…
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When it comes to DIY projects, my enthusiasm and willingness to dive in have always compensated for a certain lack of what some would call “skill”—I’m a guy who has to cut twice no matter how many times I measure. Finding studs in the wall…
Boudica led an uprising against the Romans in around AD 60, as depicted in this Victorian-era chromolithograph Popperfoto via Getty Images Despite the Romans’ huge cultural and social impact on Britain, the genetic trace they left behind was surprisingly small, according to a study of more than a thousand ancient genomes. “The Roman conquest was…
What’s not to love about slicked-back hairstyles? They instantly make you look put together, work great on most hair types (even greasy hair), and are relatively easy to execute. Most people will be familiar with the slicked-back bun or slicked-back pony, but there are plenty more options to try. If you’ve just hopped on the…
The pull-up has long been seen as an important fitness metric. From 1966 to 2013, public middle and high school students in the US were required to do pull-ups as part of the presidential fitness test (an evaluation Donald Trump has considered reinstating). US Marine Corps were long required to perform pull-ups as part of…
