Astronomers recently detected an extraordinarily powerful cosmic ray in Utah, unlike any observed before, carrying enough energy to briefly feel like a brick hitting your toe when it passed through Earth. Nicknamed 'Amaterasu' after the Japanese sun goddess, the invisible particle likely originated from an enigmatic void beyond our...

Anorexia nervosa is a serious and complex eating disorder epitomized by an intense, unrelenting fear of weight gain and a distorted body image. This condition goes beyond superficial concerns about appearance, often having devastating effects on nearly every aspect of physical, psychological, and social health. Understanding the Various Signs and...

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting supply chain issues shed light on Fiji's reliance on imported staple grains like rice from countries like China, Vietnam, and Thailand. This dependence on rice imports to meet local consumption needs prompted the Fijian government to embark on a mission to achieve rice self-sufficiency...

The November full moon, known fondly as the Beaver Moon, will soon illuminate the night sky. Beginning Sunday evening, gazers can behold the moon's bright glow as it reaches its peak fullness early Monday morning. While the full moon may look familiar, its precise features alter slightly each month, said...

As winter nears, many families grapple with containing sickness when it strikes their household. Fevers, coughs, congestion and fatigue spread insidiously among loved ones, often despite best efforts. When seasonal maladies hit, what measures work to curb transmission inside four walls? As viruses stealthily pass person-to-person via unclean hands, vigilant...

The World Health Organization (WHO), the renowned global authority on health, has put out an urgent call to action given the risks associated with insufficient and poor-quality sleep being experienced on a widespread scale. They assert that making sleep a priority is an absolute necessity that provides the foundation...

In March 2022, a piece of a used Chinese rocket unexpectedly crashed into the lunar surface, leaving an unusual double crater in its wake. Now, new research by scientists at the University of Arizona provides compelling evidence that the rocket debris had a secret payload attached, adding further intrigue...

According to a spokesperson from the Qatari Foreign Ministry, a four-day ceasefire will commence at 7 am local time on Friday in Gaza. The release of the first group of hostages is scheduled for later that day. In recent news, the timeline for the Qatar-mediated deal was finally announced after...

A new omicron subvariant dubbed HV.1 has rapidly emerged as the dominant COVID-19 strain in the United States, now causing an estimated 30% of cases. Its sudden predominance spotlights how the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues mutating into concerning new variants. However, HV.1 so far shows similar contagiousness and symptoms as recent...

While shark attacks remain extremely rare, several global beaches concentrates higher proportions of dangerously aggressive species like great whites, tiger sharks, and bull sharks in the surrounding waters. At these riskier locations, swimmers and surfers through the decades have endured both non-fatal and tragic deadly encounters. As human populations swell,...