Scientists have identified the USA’s three most lethal tsunami risk zones, and millions of people live directly in the path of destruction. The Pacific Northwest, East Coast, and Gulf Coast face different levels of catastrophic dangers from these towering ocean waves. These aren’t distant threats and are ticking time bombs triggered by earthquakes, underwater landslides, and rising seas. What Turns Normal...
Communities across the Mid North Coast are battling a flood emergency that has taken a tragic turn. The ongoing Australian floods have already claimed four lives. Emergency crews continue working around the clock as more than 50,000 people remain at risk. Towns face isolation, farms lie underwater, and entire neighborhoods have been evacuated. This disaster...
Researchers from Concordia University’s Biology and Physics departments have proposed a promising method to combat cancer tumors using ultrasound-guided microbubbles. This new and innovative approach uses pre-existing technology already common in medical imaging and drug delivery. Researchers are leveraging this technology to enhance the immune system’s natural ability to fight cancer. The ultrasound-guided microbubbles are...
Ryan Kingerski loved being a police officer. At 26, he served his Pennsylvania community with pride. In August 2024, he chose LASIK eye surgery to improve his vision. Ryan began experiencing severe eye pain and vision problems almost immediately after the procedure. Over the next few months, the pain intensified. He could no longer work....
Brianna Lafferty experienced something that challenges everything we think we know about death. The 33-year-old woman was declared clinically dead for eight minutes, but what felt like months to her changed her life forever. When doctors brought her back, she delivered a stunning message: “Death is an illusion because our soul never dies.” Her near-death...
Mesothelioma is a cancer that most of us have probably never heard of – and that makes most of us fairly lucky. It is a fast-growing and deadly cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the mesothelium. This is the thin layer of tissue that covers several of our internal organs. The most...
Solar storms are powerful bursts of energy from the sun that can affect our life on Earth. In May 2025, the sun fired off the strongest solar flares of the year so far, including powerful X-class flares that caused radio blackouts worldwide. These space weather events raise important questions about how prepared we are for...
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world. With their bright yellow peel and sweet, creamy taste, they’re a favorite for breakfast, snacks, and even desserts. This fruit, which is technically a berry, is a tropical fruit that grows in bunches on large tree-like herbaceous plants. They’re packed with important nutrients like...
When Americans think about what’s broken in healthcare, one company name keeps coming up: UnitedHealthcare (UHC). As the country’s biggest health insurer, it has become the face of everything people hate about medical coverage in America. From sky-high costs to denied claims, this corporate giant sits at the center of a national healthcare crisis. The...
Perhaps you know it as gingivitis, or maybe periodontal disease – either way, gum disease is nothing to smile about. It can range from mild to severe, and it affects us more than we realize. Early-stage gum disease, when it is called gingivitis, is easily treatable. If left untreated, however, it can progress to periodontitis,...
Elon Musk plans to establish a city populated by a million people on Mars by 2050. He is not alone in this desire, as NASA is likewise focused on the idea of establishing a human colony on another planet. While the very idea of living on Mars still feels like the plot of some sort...
Rhys Russell’s story is a sobering reminder of the unpredictable and devastating nature of a painless cancer symptom. Despite his young age and seemingly benign symptoms, Rhys tragically passed away at 18 due to a melanoma on his scalp, a diagnosis that unfolded rapidly and relentlessly. His journey underscores the importance of awareness and early...