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Study finds that vulnerable communities are at higher risk of Salmonella linked to ground beef
Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have uncovered critical links between socioeconomic factors — such as income, education level, and poverty — and an increased risk of Salmonella infections linked to ground beef consumption. In a study published in the Journal of Food Protection, CDC researchers reported that individuals in areas with
3 Of The Most Valuable Car Finds On American Pickers
With the first episode airing in 2010, "American Pickers" has become one of the most popular documentary and reality TV shows. The series follows hosts Mike Wolfe and the late Frank Fritz as they travel across the United States trying to find valuable items that are available for resale. Advertisement Fritz and Wolfe have had a
NASA finds Earth’s ambipolar electric field
Understanding the complex movements and evolution of Earth’s atmosphere offers important clues about its history and insights into other planets’ mysteries. Recently, NASA’s rocket team successfully detected Earth’s ambipolar electric field. This planet-wide electric field is as important to Earth as its gravity and magnetic fields. The team used observations from NASA’s Endurance mission for
Poll finds rise in support for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil as Sinn Féin slips again
Taoiseach Simon Harris (left) and Tánaiste Micheál Martin Alamy Stock Photo COALITION PARTIES The top issue for voters ahead of the budget is housing once again. LAST UPDATE | 1 Sep SUPPORT FOR THE two main coalition parties, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, has risen while voters have continued to sour on the prospect of
Study finds black holes made from light are impossible — challenging Einstein’s theory of relativity
Black holes form when massive objects collapse under their own gravity. Einstein's theory of relativity suggests that such an object can form from large enough concentrations of light itself — but new research pokes a hole in this prediction. (Image credit: Vikiverse / Pixabay) New research suggests that extreme objects known as "kugelblitze" — black
Tribunal finds Cloud Imperium Games discriminated against disabled employee with return-to-office policy
Image via Cloud Imperium GamesA UK employment tribunal has ordered Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) to pay almost £30,000 ($38,000) in compensation for discriminating against a disabled worker.The studio was taken to tribunal by senior programmer Paul Ah-Thion (the claimant) after rolling out a return-to-office policy that failed to accommodate his needs as
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Several indicative factors, including junior rank, male sex, and younger age, are strongly linked to 'harmful gambling' among serving UK military personnel, finds an analysis of survey responses, published online in the journal BMJ Military Health. Harmful gambling refers to the toll taken on finances, health, personal relationships, and work: nearly
Study Finds THC in Breastmilk: Here’s What Every Cannabis-Using Mother Should Know
A Washington State University-led study found that THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, is present in the breast milk of mothers who use cannabis. The study revealed that the amount of THC in the milk was low and varied in concentration. While many breastfeeding mothers use cannabis therapeutically, there is no conclusive evidence on whether
Court finds EncroChat hacked messages admissible as former footballer is jailed
A former Liverpool youth footballer has been jailed for supplying drugs after a judge ruled that messages and data harvested by police from the EncroChat encrypted phone network can be lawfully used as evidence in the case. The case, known as Embossed II, was the “lead case” in a long-running legal argument over whether evidence
Study finds security flaws in first-gen LiDAR systems
LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) is one of the most innovative sensors in the past decade. The technology has proven to be useful in autonomous driving. It allows for precise long- and wide-range 3D sensing, which has enabled the rapid deployment of autonomous vehicles. However, there are concerns about security, as LiDAR is not immune