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Everyone on Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Deemed 'High-Risk Contact' by WHO
The WHO classifies all 150 people on MV Hondius as high-risk after a deadly hantavirus outbreak killing three, recommending 42-day monitoring. The ship heads to Canary Islands; Andes virus confirmed in cases, but public risk low.
Organic Luminescent Radicals Enable Bright Circularly Polarized NIR Light
New organic radicals produce bright circularly polarized light in near-infrared, useful for 3D displays and deep-tissue bioimaging. This advances technologies relying on light's chiral properties.
New Radar Tech Improves Bee Identification and Tracking for Conservation
Scientists from Trinity and DTU developed radar technique to identify and track pollinator insects, addressing gaps in global conservation. It transforms insect monitoring efforts.
JWST Discovers Non-Rotating Early Galaxy, Surprising Astronomers
James Webb Space Telescope found a distant early galaxy without rotation, unusual outside massive mature galaxies. This challenges models of galaxy formation.
NASA's Psyche Spacecraft to Perform Close Mars Flyby for Gravity Boost
Psyche will pass 2,800 miles from Mars on May 15 at 12,333 mph, reshaping its trajectory—a rare maneuver for missions. It heads to asteroid Psyche afterward.
Moon's Largest Impact Crater Scattered Priceless Materials, Artemis Path
Study in Science Advances details South Pole-Aitken crater's ejecta, over 1,200 miles wide; Artemis may encounter these scientifically valuable materials.
First Direct Observation of Laser-Created Isolated Hopfions
Physicists observed topological soliton hopfions, particle-like magnetic structures, created by lasers—advancing research on exotic matter.
Lonely Jupiter-Like Planet 900 Light Years Away Reveals Gas Giant Insights
JWST data on rogue gas giant, observed by UC astrophysicist Paul Smith, provides new clues about isolated exoplanets and formation.
US Pentagon Releases First UFO Documents, Revealing New Secrets
Declassified UFO files from Pentagon disclose previously hidden details on UAP sightings and investigations, fueling public interest in extraterrestrial phenomena.
Canada Prepares to Receive Nationals from Hantavirus Cruise Ship
Four Canadians remain on MV Hondius amid outbreak; no firm repatriation plan, possibly charter flight. Health officials reassure low onward spread risk in Canada.