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Zombiism in nature? Reindeer's 'horny cannibalism' could lead to deadly disease outbreaks
Norwegian scientists have discovered that starving reindeer can eat each other’s antlers, chewing them off their heads and infecting them with a deadly prion disease. A few decades ago, the reindeer living in the Skarvheimen highlands in Norway noticed extremely unusual behavior: they ate each other’s horns. By itself, this is often found among ungulate mammals or Modern hoofed mammals: osteophagy allows it to replenish the supply of minerals necessary for growing horns and hooves. But usually, animals gnaw on already discarded horns, but here they bite them straight from the head of their nei...
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5 conspiracy theories repeated during 2020
With the planet under a health crisis and the world’s population spending more hours than usual on the internet, it’s no wonder to think that 2020 may have been one of the most fruitful for conspiracy theories. In this review, five examples of the hypotheses most repeated by the suspicious. Those who are passionate about joining these almost impossible-to-check hypotheses and often attribute malicious intentions to rulers were in favor. The COVID-19 pandemic, the development of drugs and vaccines to combat it, and the death of some relevant figures at the international level served as the perf...
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The psyche of people in a pandemic is under the same threat as during a war - doctor
Up to 10 million people will need professional psychological support due to the coronavirus pandemic, the leading British psychiatrist predictsThe coronavirus pandemic is damaging mental health in the same way that World War II did – and the negative effects can also last for several years. This was stated by the president of the British Royal College of Psychiatrists Adrian James. How separation from Parents influences youth goalsAntidepressants: Are they as useful and necessary as doctors want you to believeCan horror movies help us overcome real fears?Is it true that being glued to the phon...
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Human Rights Abuses in China: the U.S. Receives Data from Japan
Tokyo is strengthening intelligence cooperation with the Five Eyes alliance, which includes the intelligence services of five states.A secret source of information received by the United States and Britain on the human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which led to the imposition of sanctions against Beijing, is Japan. This was reported by Kyodo News agency today. In Japan, scientists discover a new virus similar to COVID-19Japan protests North Korea after rocket launchThe six major automotive alliances that aspire to be a world referenceVitamins capable of preventi...
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Has the pandemic helped to weaken human influence on nature?
The pandemic has stopped part of the world, but has it allowed nature to rest this year, as is often reported on social networks?The quarantine, imposed everywhere due to the coronavirus pandemic, has led to a reduction in road and air travel, a drop in production rates and other anthropogenic factors that negatively affected the environment. New York extends quarantine until May 15Chinese CDC claims covid-19 was not born in Wuhan seafood marketWho said everything was already discovered? 71 new species found in 2019This is how children have lived without school at home because of the coronavir...
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An unexpected symptom of liver cancer revealed
This symptom should alarm you even if you don’t feel any discomfort. The liver has few nerve endings, so it can be quite difficult to detect the presence of a malignant tumor in this organ in the early stages. It’s about the color of your stools: if you see that your stools have changed color, in particular, they have become paler or gray for no apparent reason, it is time to go to the doctor. Long-term spaceflight increases brain volumeCoronavirus is beating the US, CDC sets off alarmsWe are all victims of COVID-19: a political virus being spread by WashingtonScientists find a new way to comb...
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Scientists reveal what is the diet capable of prolonging the life
The Mediterranean diet is not only able to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, but can also prolong life, according to a scientific study. Specialists found that following this type of diet for 12 months is associated with positive changes in the gut microbiome and prevents the loss of bacterial diversity that inhabit the intestines. Do you want to prevent cardiac arrest or stroke? Then follow this studyScientists discover a protein capable of prolonging life and fighting old ageFound the oldest coastal defense system in the world: a wall that did not resistCardiovascular disease preven...
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Hubble captures a bright spiral galaxy
NGC 2217 is similar to the Milky Way. In its central part, there are many stars that form a luminous strip.The Hubble Telescope has shared a snapshot of the bright spiral galaxy NGC 2217, which is located in the constellation Canis Major. The photo appeared on the official website dedicated to the work of the telescope. Hubble telescope captures spectacular images of a supernova explosionThe results of the Galaxy Zoo project force us to revise the theory of the formation of spiral arms of galaxiesAstronomers find the first galaxy, which has a regular large-scale magnetic fieldAstronomers found...
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Why some people get drunk too fast?
Alcohol affects us all differently: while some are able to carry on a witty conversation after having a bottle of wine, others get drunk with a couple of drinks. An expert explained why this phenomenon is due. Dr Rubaiyat Haque, from the London’s Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital clinic, stated in a comment to the Daily Mail that “alcohol allergy does not exist”, and that alcohol molecules are too small for our immune system to recognize and create an allergic response. By mistake, a couple who ordered $ 18 wine were served $ 2,000 wineThe shadow of Trump’s new tariffs looms over the EUAre America...
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The moment of the explosion in Nashville caught on camera
Nashville Police believe that a local electrician was the organizer of the explosion.Metro Nashville Police Dept has released the moment of Friday’s explosion in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The video was posted on Metro Nashville PD’s Twitter page. “This is video of Friday morning’s explosion recorded by an MNPD camera at 2nd Ave N & Commerce St,” reads the caption of the video. Interpol warns that COVID vaccines are in the crosshairs of organized crimeThe beginning of the end for Johnson: the ‘Tories’ of the north of England declare war on himA powerful explosion shakes NashvilleGoogle emp...
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