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  Wild birds are likely spreading a highly lethal form of bird flu across the US. Reuters A bird flu outbreak that's resulted in the killing of millions of birds has resulted in human infection. A prison inmate working on a farm was the first US citizen to contract the virus. But, the CDC maintains that human risk is still low despite the infection. A prison inmate has tested positive for the bird flu — marking the first human case in the US. The virus outbreak is highly contagious to birds — so much so that almost 27 million chickens and turkeys have been killed en masse since January 2022 to halt the spread — but the infection risk among humans remains relatively low. The man was exposed to the H5N1 virus as he worked on a Colorado farm culling — or slaughtering — birds suspected to have had the virus, NBC News reported. The outlet reported that the man was working at a Montrose County farm while taking part in a pre-release employment program. While the other inma...

  Look up in the sky at the right moment this weekend and you could see two of the solar system's brightest planets almost touching. Venus and Jupiter will be millions of miles apart, but from Earth they will appear close to colliding. This planetary conjunction happens annually but this year they will appear much closer than usual. The same spectacle won't occur again like this until 2039. Just the naked eye or binoculars should be enough to see it in a clear sky. After Saturday, the two planets will go their separate ways as they drift apart in the coming days. "It's very exciting for astronomers and it's a really great opportunity for people to get out and have a look," explains space scientist and chief stargazer at the Society for Popular Astronomy Prof Lucie Green. What is a planetary conjunction? A conjunction is when two planets appear close together or even touching in the Earth's night sky. In the days running up to Saturday, Venus and Jupiter ha...

  Terriers in general are long-lived Do you look at your dog and wonder how long it might live? Do you ponder how many more years you'll get to go for walks or to cuddle on the sofa? A new in-depth study hopes to help by assessing the life expectancy of British canine pets. It shows a newborn Jack Russell Terrier can be expected to live longest at 12.7 years on average, with Border Collies (12.1 years) and Springer Spaniels (11.9 years) not far behind. In contrast, some of those in-vogue dogs popular with social media influencers could break your heart sooner than you think. Four flat-faced breeds were found to have the shortest life expectancy at age zero - with French Bulldogs only expected to live 4.5 years, followed by English Bulldogs at 7.4 years, Pugs at 7.7 years, and American Bulldogs at 7.8 years. These pets are associated with several life-limiting disorders, such as breathing problems, spinal disease, and difficulty in giving birth - all of which will limit the bre...

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. officials announced what they called extraordinary steps on Tuesday to keep hundreds of billions of gallons of water stored in a reservoir on the Utah-Arizona line to prevent it from shrinking more amid prolonged drought and climate change. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation plans to hold back about 480,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Powell to maintain Glen Canyon Dam's ability to produce hydropower for millions of homes and businesses in the region. That's roughly enough water to serve 1 million to 1.5 million average households annually. Tanya Trujillo, the bureau's assistant secretary of water and science, said keeping the water stored in the reservoir would stave off hydropower concerns for at least 12 months, giving officials time to strategize for how to operate the dam at a lower water elevation. The lake currently holds less than one-fourth of its full capacity and the dam produces electricity for about 5 million customers in seven U.S. st...

  Argentine paleontologists have announced the discovery of an apex-predator dinosaur that measured three stories from nose to tail and eviscerated its prey with sharp, curved claws. The discovery represents the largest dinosaur belonging to the raptor family ever recorded. The five-ton giant, the largest megaraptor unearthed to date, fed on smaller dinosaurs that it ripped to shreds with its talons before digging into their intestines, paleontologist Mauro Aranciaga told AFP. It would have been the "apex predator" of its time, said Aranciaga -- well deserving of its chilling scientific name "Maip macrothorax." Lifetime reconstruction of Maip by the Argentine illustrator Agustín Ozán. / Credit: National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) The first part, "Maip," is derived from an "evil" mythological figure of Patagonia's indigenous Aonikenk people. The character was associated with "the shadow of the death" that ...

  A case of playful interaction between Bolivian River Dolphins with a Beni Anaconda. M Entiauspe Neto, Omar; Reichle, Steffen; Rios, Alejandro dos (2022). Figshare. Media. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.19236462.v1 Researchers in Bolivia captured a rare encounter between Bolivian river dolphins and Beni anacondas. At one point, two adult male dolphins held onto the snake and swam in unison while sexually aroused. The researchers said the dolphins were more than likely playing, though many questions remained. Two Bolivian river dolphins were seen swimming around and playing in the Tijamuchi River in Bolivia. The unusual part? They were carrying a Beni anaconda, an apex predator, in their mouths. Researchers captured the rare encounter in August 2021 in photos and described it in a paper published last month in the journal Ecology. The research team spotted a group of dolphins immediately upon arriving to the site and began taking photos. Only when they reviewed their firs...

  Christmas is just around the corner, which means you’re probably already looking for some thoughtful gifts for your wife. You don’t want to spend hours in the mall, so razatee  have compiled several ideas that might inspire you and help you choose the thoughtful Christmas  gifts for your wife. 1. Printed Bag Christmas gift for wife There’s no better time of year to buy a nice  Christmas gift for wife . If you need help, I’ve taken the liberty of compiling some gifts that would work for anyone, or at least you should be able to find something similar among the variety of options available. A printed cotton bag, small and large in a busy floral pattern, is an adorable gift that should work well for anyone on your list. This bag can be used as a purse or to carry things while traveling, which makes it a versatile present that any woman will love. The great thing about this bag is that it can be machine washed in case it gets dirty before being used regularly. Christma...