Flu epidemic
Bird flu has appeared in Antarctica
Fears that avian flu could spread in this cold land when the highly virulent H5N1 virus was first found in the carcasses of pirate birds here.
Fear
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Health
Does science have a way to help 'turn off' fear?
When you're scared, you feel like your hair stands up, your stomach rumbles, your heart pounds... Scientists recently discovered
AI - Artificial intelligence
The fear of AI becoming a weapon to destroy humanity
The new report, commissioned by a US government partner, warns that AI can cause...
Animal world
What predators do ungulates in Africa fear the most?
Meadow is a fairly open environment with mostly vegetation, so it doesn't have as many hiding places as tropical rainforests.
Archeology
Why are the Phorusrhacids the most feared predator of prehistoric times?
For much of the Mesozoic period, terror birds dominated South America and preyed on falcon-like beaks - until they became extinct about 2 million years ago.
History
Why was it when the Mongols fled when they were the most feared?
Even when pursued, the Mongol cavalry could still shoot arrows with precision, scaring the enemy with an object that allowed them to rotate flexibly on horseback.
Science story
Google data shows that nightmares are common in 7 countries: Fear of bees, fear of going to the doctor and even ex-lovers
The research team analyzed Google search data to reveal the dream obsessions of Americans, Australians, French, Germans, Vietnamese...
Health
Panic disorder syndrome: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Panic Disorder with its signs, symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention, and information about hospitals, clinics, and doctors who treat Panic Disorder.
Life
Science discovers the 'culprit' that makes fear ingrained in our minds
After experiencing a terrifying event, many people never forget it. The question is why does that fear cling to us, while other events are forgotten by us over time?
Science story
Space weather causes satellites to fall quickly to Earth
Experts fear the new solar cycle will cause satellites flying in low orbit around the Earth to run out of fuel and fall through the atmosphere faster.
Health
Medical waste can spread monkeypox virus
The monkeypox virus is spread through direct contact, and medical experts fear medical waste could be the cause of the virus being transmitted to humans.
Life
What is Somniphobia?
According to Dr., sleep expert Wendy Troxel, the fear of sleep (also known as 'somniphobia') causes patients to be extremely anxious, fearful at the thought of going to…
Space science
Fearing catastrophic climate change, scientists want to store all mankind's knowledge on the Moon's volcano
Scientists fear that natural disasters as well as war can destroy all human knowledge stores on Earth.
Environment
Earth could pass 1.5 degrees Celsius mark by 2026, experts fear 'other scenario'
This is a warning issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for the danger that the Earth faces.
Flu epidemic
Warning of two nCoV strains that can cause a new wave of infections
The appearance and increase of BA.4, BA.5 in South Africa and some parts of the world made experts fear that it would cause a new wave of epidemics.