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As autumn arrives, so does flu season, prompting health experts to emphasize the importance of annual vaccinations. The flu virus evolves each year, necessitating a new vaccine to combat the circulating strains. The optimal time for most individuals to receive their flu shot is late September to early October, ensuring maximum protection as the season peaks between December and February. While injectable vaccines are the most common, nasal spray alternatives are available, particularly for children, though not suitable for everyone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone aged six months and older get vaccinated annually. Despite ongoing debates about vaccine ingredients like thimerosal, scientific consensus supports their safety. Vaccination not only protects individuals but also helps safeguard vulnerable populations, underscoring the collective responsibility in public health. 
Published: Sep 25 2025, 9 pmeznews.inEvery year, consumers spend nearly $50 billion on anti-aging products, yet many still face the inevitable signs of aging. A new study funded by Guangzhou Luanying Cosmetics Co. has revealed promising results for a face cream containing the antioxidant pterostilbene, which reportedly enhances skin elasticity and reduces wrinkles. In a 28-day double-blind trial involving 31 participants, the cream improved skin elasticity by over 32% and significantly reduced forehead and crow's feet wrinkles by nearly 14%. Pterostilbene, a compound found in blueberries and grapes, has shown potential in various health applications, including cancer inhibition and cognitive enhancement. While the study's findings are encouraging, researchers emphasize the need for further investigation before pterostilbene products become widely available. The study, published in the Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic Technology, suggests a potential shift in anti-aging skincare formulations.
Published: Sep 25 2025, 5 pmeznews.inA significant astronomical event is on the horizon as the large asteroid 2025 FA22 approaches Earth, expected to be visible to amateur astronomers with small telescopes. Discovered on March 29, 2023, by the Pan-STARRS 2 observatory in Hawaii, 2025 FA22 measures approximately 120–280 meters (394–919 feet) in size. Although it briefly received a Torino Scale rating of 1, indicating a low chance of impact, further observations have confirmed that it poses no threat to Earth. The asteroid will make its closest approach on September 18, 2025, at a distance of about 841,900 kilometers (523,100 miles), well beyond the Moon's orbit. A coordinated global observing campaign, led by the International Asteroid Warning Network, will monitor the asteroid's characteristics and trajectory. For those interested in viewing the event, a live stream will be available through the Virtual Telescope Project on the same day.
Published: Sep 26 2025, 12 ameznews.inTwo centuries ago, French inventor Nicéphore Niépce made a groundbreaking contribution to science and art by capturing what is now regarded as the world's first surviving photograph, titled _View from the Window at Le Gras_. Using a darkened box and a pewter plate coated with a light-sensitive substance, Niépce exposed the plate to sunlight for eight hours, resulting in a ghostly image of his surroundings. His innovative process, named "heliography," involved coating the plate with bitumen of Judea, which hardened upon light exposure, allowing him to wash away the unhardened areas to reveal the image. Although Niépce sought recognition for his work, he faced indifference from the Royal Society during a visit to London in 1827. He later collaborated with Louis Daguerre, who popularized photography, but tragically, Niépce passed away in 1833, never witnessing the full acknowledgment of his pioneering efforts.
Published: Sep 23 2025, 10 ameznews.inPhysicists have achieved a significant milestone in quantum computing by creating an array of 6,100 neutral-atom qubits, held in place by lasers, marking a substantial increase in potential computing power. However, these qubits remain unentangled and cannot yet function as a computer. Unlike classical bits, qubits can exist in multiple states simultaneously, offering the potential for vastly faster problem-solving capabilities. Despite decades of anticipation for a quantum computing breakthrough, progress has been slower than expected, with researchers discovering that practical quantum computers may require hundreds of thousands of qubits to manage errors effectively. The team utilized 12,000 optical tweezers to trap cesium atoms in a vacuum, achieving a superposition state for 12.6 seconds with 99.99% accuracy. While the path to entanglement remains, researchers are optimistic about the future of large-scale, error-corrected quantum computers.
Published: Sep 25 2025, 9 pmeznews.inIn a remarkable cosmic event, a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun is set to collide with the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, which was first detected on July 1, 2025. This comet, moving at nearly double the speed of previous interstellar visitors, is estimated to have a nucleus measuring around 5.6 kilometers and a mass exceeding 33 billion tons. As it approaches the Sun, the comet has been exhibiting outgassing, confirming its classification as a comet. NASA forecasts that the CME will impact 3I/Atlas on September 25, 2025, potentially altering its tail but not its trajectory. While previous instances, such as the interaction between Comet Encke and a CME in 2007, have shown temporary effects on comet tails, astronomers are eager to observe the outcome of this rare encounter. However, they face a limited observation window as the comet will soon enter solar conjunction, obscuring it from view.
Published: Sep 25 2025, 10 pmeznews.inA recent study has revealed that the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas is "anomalously massive," weighing approximately 33 billion tons, significantly more than its predecessors, ‘Oumuamua and Comet Borisov. Discovered on July 1, 2025, 3I/Atlas is moving through the Solar System at nearly double the speed of previous interstellar visitors and features a nucleus estimated to be around 5.6 kilometers in diameter. Researchers from Harvard analyzed data from 227 observatories, noting that the comet's non-gravitational acceleration was minimal, suggesting a dense nucleus that resists changes in acceleration due to outgassing. While some scientists, including Avi Loeb, have speculated about the possibility of an alien origin due to its unusual properties, NASA has emphasized that the evidence strongly supports its classification as a natural comet. Observations of 3I/Atlas will continue, with the potential for further insights as it approaches the Sun.
Published: Sep 25 2025, 8 pmeznews.inLolong, a male saltwater crocodile (_Crocodylus porosus_), was officially recognized as the largest crocodile ever caught, measuring 6.17 meters (20 feet and 3 inches) in November 2011, shortly after his capture in the Philippines. Authorities pursued Lolong due to suspicions of his involvement in fatal attacks on a young girl and a fisherman, as well as livestock predation. The capture, which took three weeks and involved 100 villagers and a crane, was named after local hunter Ernesto “Lolong” Conate, who died during the effort. Once in captivity, Lolong became a local attraction, consuming 17 kilograms (37.5 pounds) of pork every five days and drawing around 500 visitors daily. However, he died on February 10, 2013, less than two years later, with animal rights groups citing poor living conditions as a contributing factor to his death from pneumonia and organ failure.
Published: Sep 23 2025, 1 ameznews.inAn experimental gene therapy, AMT-130, has demonstrated significant promise in phase I/II trials for Huntington's disease, showing a remarkable 75% reduction in disease progression among patients receiving high doses over 36 months. Huntington's, a fatal neurodegenerative disorder caused by a genetic mutation affecting the huntingtin protein, currently has no cure. AMT-130 works by instructing brain cells to produce an RNA molecule that targets the mutant protein for destruction. The treatment, which requires complex brain surgery, was well-tolerated, and patients exhibited improved stability, with some even returning to work. Experts hailed the results as a potential breakthrough in neurodegenerative medicine, with implications for other conditions involving toxic proteins. Further trials are underway, and uniQure plans to seek accelerated FDA approval for AMT-130 early next year, with full trial results expected to be presented at an upcoming conference.
Published: Sep 25 2025, 5 pmeznews.inThe human brain, a complex organ weighing over a kilogram, has evolved significantly from its early origins, where even the development of eyes preceded that of the brain. In his upcoming BBC Two series, *Secrets of the Brain*, Professor Jim Al-Khalili explores the evolutionary journey that has led to the advanced cognitive abilities of humans compared to other mammals. He emphasizes that the brain's growth was driven by survival challenges, with our ancestors needing to adapt to their environments. Al-Khalili introduces the "social brain theory," suggesting that the complexity of social structures in primates, particularly humans, necessitated larger brains for effective social navigation. The neocortex, a unique feature of mammals, plays a crucial role in high-level thinking and memory, distinguishing mammalian intelligence from that of birds and invertebrates. Viewers can learn more about this fascinating topic when the series airs on September 29.
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