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Better Bus Systems Could Slow Climate Chang

florence April 10, 2023June 17, 2023 0 comment

Seattle’s population has been growing over the past decade. Luckily, the city has managed to tackle the accompanying traffic problem. This has seen a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent. The solution was found in an unexpected place – buses. While they are overlooked as a means to decarbonize transportation, they are quite effective.
Research supports electric vehicles as a means of decarbonization. However, vehicle electrification alone is not sufficient to meet the right goals. A 2020 analysis warns that if the U.S. were to replace all gas cars with EVs, it would put a strain on the country’s …

Environment

Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruptions Were Even More Explosive Than We Knew

florence March 17, 2023June 17, 2023 0 comment

New research conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Yellowstone Volcano Observatory shows that the last big eruption at Yellowstone Volcano was not a single massive explosion. It was a series of eruptions that expelled volcanic material rapidly.
The findings indicate that the formation of the Yellowstone Caldera was more complex than we thought. Yellowstone is one of the largest volcanos in the world. It is situated above a hot spot in the Earth’s mantle.
Over the past 3 million years, Yellowstone has experienced three eruptions. These eruptions were characterized by the expulsion of huge amounts of lava …

Health

Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in Small Initial Trial

florence March 17, 2023June 17, 2023 0 comment

Pancreatic cancer is known for its low survival rates and limited treatment options. Fortunately, it is now showing signs of potential improvement with the use of messenger RNA vaccines.
RNA vaccines are known for their effectiveness against COVID-19. They have demonstrated promising results in a recent trial targeting pancreatic cancer.
In the study, half of the 16 patients who received mRNA cancer vaccines did not experience tumor recurrence after a year and a half. However, further research involving larger studies is necessary to confirm these findings.
Pancreatic cancer has alarmingly high mortality rates. It …

Health

What Is Causing So Much Pink Eye?

florence February 17, 2023June 17, 2023 0 comment

A new variant of the COVID virus, named Arcturus, has attracted global attention. This is because of its rapid transmission as well as the unexpected symptom it causes.
It was initially detected in India but has rapidly spread to numerous countries. The World Health Organization has classified Arcturus as a variant of interest. It is associated with genetic changes and competitive advantage over other circulating variants.
Arcturus is associated with red and irritated eyes. Although the presence of pink eye may appear alarming, experts say viral conjunctivitis is not a major concern by itself. They also claim Arcturus does …