As Colombia grapples with a devastating yellow fever outbreak, the government has declared a nationwide health emergency and urged people to get vaccinated ahead of time. With a mortality rate of nearly 50% among those infected, vaccination is crucial in preventing the deadly disease. Yellow Fever Outbreak in Colombia: A...

Unraveling the mysteries of ancient computing, a groundbreaking simulation reveals that the Antikythera mechanism may not have functioned as previously thought. Could this enigmatic device be more than just a relic of the past? The Antikythera mechanism, a 2000-year-old device discovered in a shipwreck thought to date back to around...

As US markets exhibit signs of an emerging economy, rising interest rates and soaring debt levels are prompting investors to take notice of the 'Minsky Moment,' where deficits and debt finally matter. With gold prices surging and bitcoin's value tied to macroeconomic uncertainty, experts warn of a potential crisis...

A surge in measles cases and a rise in pertussis cases are alarming public health experts, who warn that vaccine-resistant populations could lead to a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases. The United States is grappling with a surge in measles cases, with over 7,599 reported cases this year, up from 3,473...

As the world teeters on the brink of ecological disaster, a tiny but vital group of organisms is facing extinction: fungi. With over 1,000 species threatened by human activity, these unsung heroes are playing a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of our ecosystem. Fungi are often viewed as...

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to embark on a high-profile visit to Washington, where she will meet with President Donald Trump and negotiate a 'zero-for-zero' tariffs deal for the entire European Union. Will this historic meeting pave the way for a new era of trade relations between...

The British Chambers of Commerce and five major business groups urge the government to reconsider its Employment Rights Bill, warning that guaranteeing workers fixed-hours contracts could hit growth at a critical time for the UK economy. The British Chambers of Commerce, Confederation of British Industry, Institute of Directors, Federation of...

Astronomers have detected dimethyl sulphide on K2-18b, the strongest evidence yet for life on another planet. Astronomers have made the strongest evidence yet for life on another planet, according to researchers who used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to observe the exoplanet K2-18b. The detection of 'dimethyl sulphide (DMS)'...

As US trade tensions escalate, Elon Musk's gamble on Tesla's Cybercab and Semi may be doomed by steep tariffs. The automaker's future hangs in the balance as its plans to import parts from China are suspended. Elon Musk has gambled Tesla's future on the Cybercab, a small, autonomous vehicle intended...

As the world prepares for the closest flyby of asteroid Apophis in 2029, a historic opportunity to gather crucial information about this potentially hazardous asteroid presents itself. In four years, on 13 April 2029, a large asteroid named 'Apophis' will fly by Earth just 32,000 kilometres above the surface. This...