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In the US, many workers, including those in retail and at airports, face challenges due to prolonged standing. Extended standing can cause health issues such as back pain and leg swelling. Some places have laws to ensure seating for workers, while employees at certain companies are negotiating for similar rights to improve their working conditions.
Nasa is monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 1.5% chance of hitting Earth by 2032. Measuring between 130 and 300 feet wide, the asteroid could impact a major city, endangering millions. Space agencies worldwide are tracking its path, considering potential interventions. Despite uncertainties, vigilance remains crucial to mitigate risks.
Around 20% of newborns with neonatal seizures will later develop epilepsy by age one, according to a study by Copenhagen University Hospital. Key risk factors include stroke, birth defects, and low Apgar scores. Most survivors did not develop epilepsy, highlighting the need for targeted follow-up.
A University of Bristol simulation predicts the formation of supercontinent Pangaea Ultima within 250 million years, making Earth uninhabitable due to extreme heat, volcanic activity, and increased humidity. Temperatures could reach 50C, with volatile conditions leading to mass extinctions. Human survival would require adaptation, advanced technology, or even space colonization.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are returning to Earth on March 19, 2025 after over eight months aboard the ISS. They faced delays due to issues with Boeings Starliner. Upon return, they'll undergo an extensive rehabilitation program to readjust to gravity, rebuild strength and balance, as well as mitigate the effects of microgravity.
The journey to Earth's vibrant colours began over 600 million years ago with the evolution of vision. Fast-forward to today, and this advancement has resulted in trichromatic vision, the introduction of colourful plants, and the appearance of bright animal species, influencing biodiversity.