Category: science

When I use the word “virus,” you may immediately think of COVID-19. The SARS-CoV-2 virus caused the largest pandemic in 100 years, but did you know there are nearly 10 quintillion (an impressive number of at least 30 zeros!) other viruses? Fortunately, most viruses do not infect humans, but bacteria…

look. Recent satellite images show that the mountain is rapidly drifting across the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula The ice mass could crush animals living on the island and on the sea floor, and their access to food could be cut off. According to scientists, the iceberg could also…

fragment brake There are no fixed rules at KU Leuven regarding taking a break.Archive photo When a professor denied her a much-needed study break, journalism student Noelle was forced to think. “Break breaks are often shortened, skipped, or taken too late. However, they are essential to the physical and mental…

Life did not suddenly come together like a tornado in a scrap heap. It also does not appear when you try all possible options before choosing the best one. All life arose on this rock floating in space beneath our feet through the slow, meandering trial-and-error method (which might perhaps…

Activate dark mode Turn off dark mode “Science is everywhere. It is not hidden in a dusty laboratory or buried somewhere under a dense pile of books, no, on the contrary,” says Minister Jo Bruns (CD&V), the Flemish Minister of Science and Innovation. “Our colleges, research institutions, museums, STEM academies…

The Vatican said it had canceled all of Pope Francis’ appointments on Saturday because the pontiff was suffering from a “mild flu.” The 86-year-old Pope has been suffering from health problems for some time. For example, in June he had to undergo emergency surgery on his abdomen and abdominal wall,…

Sciences•25 Nov 23 12:35•Modified on 25 Nov 23 at 2:48 pmauthor: Donner Baker Scientists have discovered a new high-energy particle in the Utah desert. The particle has an unprecedented high energy and is therefore very surprising. “Touching it will feel like a brick on your foot,” says Rob van den…

On the first day of the truce between Israel and Hamas yesterday, Hamas released a total of 24 Israeli hostages. This concerns 11 foreigners and 13 Israelis. They are currently receiving care in three different hospitals, where they receive primary medical and psychological care. According to the Israeli army, the…

Astronomers have observed a particle from space with extremely high energy. Scientists named it “Amaterasu”, after the Japanese sun goddess. It is the most powerful cosmic ray ever observed since the so-called “Oh my God particle.” What makes the story even more mysterious is that astronomers have no idea what…

The Analytical Laboratory of Europe Hospitals has obtained the “Green and Sustainable Laboratory” certification. This certification is administered by the European Federation of Medical Laboratories (EFLM) in accordance with the European Green Deal. European Hospitals proudly announces that this is the first of its kind in Belgium and that its…