UK Man Gets Gnarly, Newly Discovered Infection From Stray Cat Bite
A man in the UK has become a medical first, though not in a great way. In a recent paper, scientists say he’s the first known person to have caught…
Ticks Are Giving Tons of Americans an Allergy to Red Meat
Lots of Americans have had the potential joy of eating a juicy steak taken away from them by a measly tick, new research out this week has found. The study…
CDC Finds Coronavirus and Other Infectious Agents in Unlicensed California Lab
Image: unoL (Shutterstock) After several months of investigation, local and federal authorities—including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—announced this week that they have detected infectious agents like coronavirus, HIV,…
Twitter Users Vote Down a Note Correcting Elon’s Bogus Vaccine Tweet
A Twitter label correcting unfounded, misleading speculation posted by Elon Musk Tuesday was removed after the app’s user-run Community notes system voted down the information. The Elon Musk Twitter Saga,…
DC Studios’ Blue Beetle Merch Teases Ancient Powers and Superhero Action
Image: Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands & Experiences Blue Beetle opens in theaters August 18. This roundup, which includes major studio IP, was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA…
Ozempic Under Investigation Following Reports of Suicidal Thoughts
UK regulators are investigating the Ozempic and Saxenda weight loss drugs over reports that patients experienced suicidal and self-harming thoughts while taking the medications. The drugs skyrocketed in popularity in…
Tropical Storms Leave Behind Lots of Nasty Germs, Study Finds
The aftermath of a tropical storm can bring along some nasty waterborne germs, a recent study from Columbia University researchers found. The study shows that tropical cyclones in the U.S.…
Your Hands Are Probably Heavier Than You Think
Your hands are probably heavier than you think, a new study suggests. In a series of experiments, researchers showed that people consistently underestimated the weight of their hands. The findings…
Twitter Deletes Its Own Fact Check Correcting Elon’s Bogus Vaccine Tweet
Twitter deleted its own label correcting unfounded, misleading speculation posted by Elon Musk, marking yet another example of the fact the free speech warrior does not, in fact, seem to…
Excess Deaths Among Republicans Skyrocketed After Covid Vaccine Became Available, Study Finds
As covid vaccines started to roll out in February 2021, misinformation and conspiracy theories surrounding the shot were on the rise—as were the deaths of Republican voters. Samsung Galaxy Fold…