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'Mpox has not disappeared': Why the infectious disease is still spreading in the US and may be here to stay
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'Mpox has not disappeared': Why the infectious disease is still spreading in the US and may be here to stay

Mpox spread across the world in 2022, triggering tens of thousands of cases in countries where the infection was once rarely seen. Although the disease has since fallen out of news headlines, mpox (formerly called monkeypox) continues to circulate. Now, recent data suggests that the viral illness may soon be endemic to the United States, meaning it will circulate in the country consistently.Previously, mpox cropped up sporadically in the U.S. via travelers who had visited African countries where the disease is endemic, as well as imported, infected animals that spread the virus to people. Cases have fallen substantially since the peak of the outbreak in 2022, but they haven't disappeared. A ...

📅 2026-10-06 10:00:00    •    Live Science
Mpox is still spreading in the US — here's what to know about vaccines, symptoms and treatment
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Mpox is still spreading in the US — here's what to know about vaccines, symptoms and treatment

Mpox is an infectious disease caused by a poxvirus, meaning a virus in the same family as smallpox. The infection was formerly known as monkeypox.Historically, mpox was endemic to Africa, and the virus consistently spread in the continent's central, eastern and western regions. In 2022, an unprecedented global outbreak spurred the widespread transmission of mpox in places that had seen only sporadic cases in the past. Today, many countries affected by that outbreak — including Germany, Portugal and the United States — are still contending with local mpox transmission. Here's what to know about the virus, how it spreads and how to prevent infection.What to know about mpox in the U.S.Mpox is s...

📅 2026-10-06 10:00:00    •    Live Science
Scientists finally see how nature moves energy so efficiently
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Scientists finally see how nature moves energy so efficiently

Researchers have captured key steps in a chemical reaction that helps nature transfer energy with remarkable efficiency. Ultrafast X-rays revealed how changes involving electrons and protons are closely linked to the rearrangement of surrounding water molecules. Because similar reactions drive photosynthesis and other energy-conversion processes, the technique could help scientists develop better catalysts, fuel cells, and flow batteries.

📅 2026-10-06 07:49:51    •    ScienceDaily
A few drops of this Japanese tree oil may help you sleep more soundly
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A few drops of this Japanese tree oil may help you sleep more soundly

In a small study, sleeping near the scent of Hinoki root essential oil was linked to fewer nighttime awakenings, better morning alertness, and brain-wave changes associated with smoother sleep onset. The findings suggest an overlooked forestry byproduct could someday become a natural ingredient in sleep and relaxation products.

📅 2026-10-06 04:33:58    •    ScienceDaily
Tropical trees built homes for ants. Wasps are taking them over
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Tropical trees built homes for ants. Wasps are taking them over

Predatory wasps are hijacking shelters built by tropical trees for their ant defenders, potentially disrupting an ancient partnership that protects the plants from hungry insects. The takeover is far more common in disturbed landscapes such as oil palm plantations and could have lasting consequences for forest recovery and evolution.

📅 2026-10-06 03:12:36    •    ScienceDaily
Carefree shoppers most likely to receive retail discounts, study finds
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Carefree shoppers most likely to receive retail discounts, study finds

Research involving Durham University Business School reveals how retailers target customers most likely to spend more. Shoppers who take a more carefree approach to spending are more likely to receive personalized discount codes from retailers, according to the research.

📅 2026-10-06 02:40:01    •    Phys.org