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Explained: How Earth Can Defend Itself Against Asteroid 2024 YR4
There is a very small chance that an asteroid capable of taking out an entire city could strike Earth in less than eight years. But even if this asteroid is hurtling our way, humanity is now able to defend itself against such a threat, experts say.
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May 2024 Solar Storm Triggers Unusual Radiation Belts, Raising Space Safety Concerns
A significant solar storm in May 2024 led to the creation of two temporary radiation belts, detected by the CIRBE satellite in June. One belt contained high-energy electrons, while the other was rich in protons, a rare occurrence. While the electron belt dissipated in three months, the proton-dominated belt remains, potentially affecting space miss...
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This Asteroid Could Hit Earth In 2032, Threatening To Wipe Out A City
NASA has detected an asteroid called 2024 YR4, which has a 1 in 83 chance of impacting Earth in 2032, potentially releasing 8 megatons of energy and devastating a major city, although it's too small to end human civilization.
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Global Tensions, Climate Crisis Push Doomsday Clock Closest To Catastrophe
The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic representation of the threat of human extinction, with midnight representing catastrophe.
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HMPV Virus Scare: Karnataka Government Issues Advisory, Says 'No Need To Panic'
The Karnataka government on Sunday issued an advisory, dos and don'ts regarding the threat from the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) disease in China.
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H5N1 Virus: What Is Avian Flu And Why Is It A Global Health Threat?
Avian Influenza Outbreak: This article delves into the causes, prevention strategies, and critical updates on this evolving virus.
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Bird Flu Poised To Spark The Next Global Pandemic, Experts Warn Of Rising Risks
Scientists identify mutation that could facilitate H5N1 "bird flu" virus infection and potential transmission in humans.
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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California Announces Plan to Protect Joshua Trees from Wildfires and Climate Change Threats
A new plan released by California's Department of Fish and Wildlife outlines strategies to protect Joshua trees from threats including wildfires, human development and climate change. The plan includes land conservation, wildfire management and relocation of trees where necessary. It aims to safeguard the species for the future amid rising temperat...
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The Growing Threat Of Deepfake Pornography: How To Protect Yourself
"All we have to have is just a human form to be a victim." This statement from attorney Carrie Goldberg, who specialises in online abuse and sex crimes, captures the heightened risks posed by deepfake pornography in the era of artificial intelligence
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This Creature Could Take Over Earth If Humanity Disappears, Scientists Warn
As humanity faces existential threats, scientists have speculated which species could rise to dominance in the event of human extinction.
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Heat, Air Pollution, Disease: How Climate Change Affects Health
Record-breaking heat, extreme weather events, air pollution and the spread of infectious disease: climate change poses an already vast yet rising threat to the health of humans around the world, experts warn.
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Animals Fear Humans More Than Lions In South Africa's Wild: Study
Over 10,000 recordings showed that 95% of animals reacted more strongly to human sounds than lion roars, challenging the belief that animals would habituate to humans in non-hunting environments.
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"Most Difficult Decision": Thai Farmer Forced To Kill Over 100 Crocodiles
A farmer in northern Thailand was forced to cull more than 100 crocodiles from his farm as heavy floods raised fears that they could escape and pose a threat to human lives.
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"50 Men Came To My House": Manipur Rights Defender Raises Concern Over Meitei Leepun Threat
A top human rights activist in Manipur has raised concern over threats by the Imphal-based group Meitei Leepun (ML) after he gave legal aid to a Norwegian national, who, he said, was misidentified as a "Christian Chin" by the ML.
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Explained: How Earth Can Defend Itself Against Asteroid 2024 YR4
There is a very small chance that an asteroid capable of taking out an entire city could strike Earth in less than eight years. But even if this asteroid is hurtling our way, humanity is now able to defend itself against such a threat, experts say.
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May 2024 Solar Storm Triggers Unusual Radiation Belts, Raising Space Safety Concerns
A significant solar storm in May 2024 led to the creation of two temporary radiation belts, detected by the CIRBE satellite in June. One belt contained high-energy electrons, while the other was rich in protons, a rare occurrence. While the electron belt dissipated in three months, the proton-dominated belt remains, potentially affecting space miss...
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This Asteroid Could Hit Earth In 2032, Threatening To Wipe Out A City
NASA has detected an asteroid called 2024 YR4, which has a 1 in 83 chance of impacting Earth in 2032, potentially releasing 8 megatons of energy and devastating a major city, although it's too small to end human civilization.
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Global Tensions, Climate Crisis Push Doomsday Clock Closest To Catastrophe
The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic representation of the threat of human extinction, with midnight representing catastrophe.
-
HMPV Virus Scare: Karnataka Government Issues Advisory, Says 'No Need To Panic'
The Karnataka government on Sunday issued an advisory, dos and don'ts regarding the threat from the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) disease in China.
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H5N1 Virus: What Is Avian Flu And Why Is It A Global Health Threat?
Avian Influenza Outbreak: This article delves into the causes, prevention strategies, and critical updates on this evolving virus.
-
Bird Flu Poised To Spark The Next Global Pandemic, Experts Warn Of Rising Risks
Scientists identify mutation that could facilitate H5N1 "bird flu" virus infection and potential transmission in humans.
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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California Announces Plan to Protect Joshua Trees from Wildfires and Climate Change Threats
A new plan released by California's Department of Fish and Wildlife outlines strategies to protect Joshua trees from threats including wildfires, human development and climate change. The plan includes land conservation, wildfire management and relocation of trees where necessary. It aims to safeguard the species for the future amid rising temperat...
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The Growing Threat Of Deepfake Pornography: How To Protect Yourself
"All we have to have is just a human form to be a victim." This statement from attorney Carrie Goldberg, who specialises in online abuse and sex crimes, captures the heightened risks posed by deepfake pornography in the era of artificial intelligence
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This Creature Could Take Over Earth If Humanity Disappears, Scientists Warn
As humanity faces existential threats, scientists have speculated which species could rise to dominance in the event of human extinction.
-
Heat, Air Pollution, Disease: How Climate Change Affects Health
Record-breaking heat, extreme weather events, air pollution and the spread of infectious disease: climate change poses an already vast yet rising threat to the health of humans around the world, experts warn.
-
Animals Fear Humans More Than Lions In South Africa's Wild: Study
Over 10,000 recordings showed that 95% of animals reacted more strongly to human sounds than lion roars, challenging the belief that animals would habituate to humans in non-hunting environments.
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"Most Difficult Decision": Thai Farmer Forced To Kill Over 100 Crocodiles
A farmer in northern Thailand was forced to cull more than 100 crocodiles from his farm as heavy floods raised fears that they could escape and pose a threat to human lives.
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"50 Men Came To My House": Manipur Rights Defender Raises Concern Over Meitei Leepun Threat
A top human rights activist in Manipur has raised concern over threats by the Imphal-based group Meitei Leepun (ML) after he gave legal aid to a Norwegian national, who, he said, was misidentified as a "Christian Chin" by the ML.
