eznews.inDoctors have announced that a man known as the "Geneva Patient" has achieved long-term remission from HIV, marking him as the sixth individual effectively "cured" of the virus. This breakthrough was revealed by the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève and the Institut Pasteur ahead of the International AIDS Conference in Brisbane, Australia. Unlike previous cases where patients received bone marrow transplants from donors with a CCR5 gene mutation that blocks HIV, the Geneva Patient's donor did not carry this mutation. After living with HIV since the early 1990s and undergoing a stem cell transplant in 2018 for leukemia, the patient was weaned off antiretroviral therapy in November 2021. Remarkably, 20 months later, no traces of the virus were found in his body. While this case offers hope for future HIV treatments, researchers caution that widespread cures remain elusive. 
Published: Dec 23 2025, 2 ameznews.inA recent study by Professor Nathan MacDonald from the University of Cambridge highlights the profound impact of a 500-year-old Bible map, created by Lucas Cranach the Elder, on modern perceptions of geography and political borders. Printed in 1525, the map was notably flawed, depicting the Mediterranean to the east of Palestine, yet it played a pivotal role in shaping how people understood the Bible and the world. As access to Bibles increased in the 17th century, this map contributed to the notion of political borders as definitive truths rather than symbolic representations. MacDonald argues that the intertwining of biblical narratives with emerging political theories transformed societal views on territory and governance. Today, many still view political boundaries through a biblical lens, raising concerns about the simplification of ancient texts in contemporary ideological contexts. The study is published in The Journal of Theological Studies.
Published: Dec 25 2025, 7 pmeznews.inThe _Vasa_, a symbol of Swedish naval ambition, tragically sank on its maiden voyage on August 10, 1628, just minutes after setting sail. Designed by shipbuilder Henrik Hybertsson, the vessel was top-heavy and unstable, leading to its quick demise when a gust of wind caused it to tip and water flooded through open gunports. Of the approximately 150 people aboard, 30 perished. The wreck lay undisturbed for 333 years until marine engineer Anders Franzén rediscovered it in 1956, leading to a complex salvage operation that successfully raised the ship in 1961. Remarkably preserved in cold water, the _Vasa_ now resides in the Vasa Museum, showcasing its intricate design and artifacts, including the remains of 17 individuals. However, concerns remain about the ship's preservation, as its wood has weakened significantly since recovery, prompting ongoing efforts to ensure its survival for future generations.
Published: Dec 24 2025, 9 pmeznews.inOnline riddles claiming to determine if someone is a psychopath have gained popularity, but experts warn that such simplistic assessments are misleading. Two notorious examples include a scenario involving a woman who kills her sister after meeting a man at her mother's funeral, and a moral dilemma about sacrificing one person to save five. While these riddles suggest that certain responses indicate psychopathy, researchers emphasize that psychopathy is a complex personality disorder that cannot be accurately diagnosed through a single question. Craig S. Neumann, a psychology professor, notes that psychopathic traits exist on a spectrum, encompassing characteristics like lack of empathy and emotional detachment. The definition of psychopathy remains debated, and it is not yet classified as a distinct disorder. As research continues, the understanding of psychopathy evolves, highlighting the need for nuanced perspectives rather than binary classifications.
Published: Dec 25 2025, 12 pmeznews.inOn January 3, 2026, Earth will reach perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, approximately 2.5 million kilometers (1.5 million miles) nearer than at aphelion, the farthest point. This phenomenon can be perplexing for those in the Northern Hemisphere, where winter coincides with this closest approach, while the Southern Hemisphere experiences summer. The seasons are dictated by Earth's axial tilt of 23.5 degrees, not its distance from the Sun, which varies by only about 3 percent throughout the year. Earth's elliptical orbit, influenced by the gravitational pull of gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn, results in slight variations in distance and season lengths. Currently, Northern Hemisphere summers are about 4.5 days longer than winters, but this will change over time as the timing of perihelion and aphelion shifts. In 6,430 CE, perihelion will align with the March equinox, illustrating the dynamic nature of Earth's orbit.
Published: Dec 25 2025, 5 ameznews.inHumanity's capacity for significant change, both positive and negative, is evident in various contexts, from the climate crisis to the successful eradication of smallpox. A recent study has revealed that our activities, particularly the use of very low frequency (VLF) radio waves, have inadvertently influenced the Earth's radiation environment. The Van Allen belts, discovered in the 1950s, act as a protective shield against harmful cosmic rays and solar winds, and new findings indicate that VLF signals, used in submarine communications, can alter the motion of charged particles within these belts. This interaction has created a sort of barrier around Earth, pushing the inner Van Allen belt outward, which could potentially deflect cosmic radiation. Ongoing tests are exploring the feasibility of using VLF emitters to shield specific areas from solar storm particles, highlighting humanity's unintentional impact on our planet's protective mechanisms.
Published: Dec 20 2025, 9 pmeznews.inWerribee Open Range Zoo is celebrating a significant milestone with the recent achievement of Jabulani, a southern white rhinoceros calf, who has crossed the one-tonne mark. Born underweight and with concerns about his survival, Jabulani's success is particularly noteworthy given that his mother, Kipenzi, was raised without maternal care herself. Initially weighing just 55 kilograms at birth, Jabulani has thrived thanks to Kipenzi's nurturing instincts and a diet that includes both milk and grass. The zoo's breeding program is crucial for the species, which faces threats from poaching and habitat loss. Despite initial doubts about Kipenzi's ability to care for her calf, she has proven to be a dedicated mother, and Jabulani's rapid growth has been described as miraculous. The zoo hopes that Kipenzi's maternal instincts will eventually lead to further successful breeding, ensuring a brighter future for the species.
Published: Dec 25 2025, 5 ameznews.inOn July 8, 2000, Dave Shealy filmed a creature he claims to be the elusive Florida skunk ape, a local counterpart to Bigfoot, while tracking it for decades. Shealy first encountered the creature at age 10, describing it as a man-like figure covered in hair. Despite his claims and a grainy video, skepticism remains regarding the skunk ape's existence. Historical accounts, such as a 1971 report from Fort Lauderdale News, detail sightings of a large, foul-smelling creature, with one witness describing it as 2 meters tall and weighing 318 kilograms. Some experts suggest that these sightings could be misidentifications of Florida black bears, which can also reach similar heights. Until concrete evidence, such as DNA or a captured specimen, emerges, the skunk ape remains a subject of cryptozoological intrigue, raising questions about human perception and belief in the paranormal.
Published: Dec 25 2025, 6 ameznews.inScientists have made significant strides in understanding the origins of eukaryotes, the domain of life that includes all animals, plants, fungi, and insects, which are characterized by cells with a membrane-bound nucleus. A leading theory posits that eukaryotes evolved between 1.6 and 2.2 billion years ago from archaea through a symbiotic relationship with an oxygen-using bacterium. In a groundbreaking study from the University of Texas at Austin, researchers identified a lineage of archaea known as Hodarchaeales, part of the Asgard archaea group, as the common ancestor of all eukaryotic life. These organisms, found in marine sediments, possess proteins previously thought exclusive to eukaryotes, indicating a close evolutionary link. The study's authors express excitement over uncovering the molecular blueprints of these ancient microbes, which could illuminate the emergence of complex life. The findings were published in the journal Nature in 2023.
Published: Dec 24 2025, 11 pmeznews.inIn a remarkable journey that echoes Earth's ancient past, a jawbone from the earliest-known horse, _Sifrhippus sandrae_, along with a jaw from the oldest ancestor of modern primates and a shell from a Moon snail, were launched into space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket in August 2024. These fossils, selected by Florida Museum paleontologists Jon Bloch and Roger Portell, represent a significant chapter in Earth's history during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, a period 56 million years ago marked by rapid carbon release and global warming that caused many terrestrial animals to shrink in size. The horse's weight decreased from 5.4 kilograms to just 3.9 kilograms, illustrating the adaptations to rising temperatures. Geneticist Rob Ferl, who carried the fossils as part of his NASA-funded research on plant responses to zero gravity, highlighted their journey as a poignant reminder of Earth's evolutionary history and the consequences of climate change.
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