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A new study reveals an unexpected and tragic link between a long-discontinued medical treatment and the emergence of Alzheimer's disease decades later.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is looking into the handling of Zelle transactions by big banks, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

A research paper published in Acta Astronautica discusses AI being at the universe’s “great filter,” halting the possibility of single-planet life evolving to a multiplanetary one. Veuer’s Chloe Hurst has the story!

There’s a new natural disaster in town. Sea levels have suddenly shot up by 500 meters and giant waves are headed in your direction.Global warming has been progressively melting our ice sheets and glaciers. Over the past 100 years, sea levels have increased by around 24 cm (9.5 in), but a spike this high in sea levels is unprecedented.Would your city be destroyed? What would it take to trigger a disaster of such epic proportions?Transcript and sources: https://whatifshow.com/what-if-sea-levels-suddenly-rose-500-meters/00:00 Rising sea levels00:43 Global warming02:22 High ground04:26 Contaminated farmlandQuestions or concerns? Contact us at https://underknown.com/contact/Get our 100 best episodes in one mind-blowing book: http://bit.ly/ytc-the-what-if-100-bookJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphTF9wHwhCt-BzIq-s4V-g/joinCheck out our other shows:How to Survive: https://bit.ly/how-to-survive-showYour Body on: https://bit.ly/your-body-on-showCrazy Creatures: https://bit.ly/crazy-creatures-showWatch more what-if scenarios: Planet Earth: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-EarthThe Cosmos: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-CosmosTechnology: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-TechnologyYour Body: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-BodyHumanity: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-HumanityT-shirts and merch: http://bit.ly/whatifstoreSuggest an episode: http://bit.ly/suggest-whatifNewsletter: http://bit.ly/whatif-newsletterWhat If elsewhere: Instagram: http://bit.ly/whatif-instagramDiscord: https://discord.gg/WzkQPB3neaTwitter: http://bit.ly/whatif-twitterFacebook: http://bit.ly/facebook-whatifWhat If in Spanish: http://bit.ly/YT-Spanish-what-ifWhat If in Mandarin: http://bit.ly/YT-Chinese-what-ifPodcast: http://bit.ly/yt-what-if-show-podcastWhat If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space and chance while we (hopefully) boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way.Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: https://underknown.comContact us at https://underknown.com/contact/#WhatIf #RisingSeaLevels #ClimateChange #Waves #TidalWave #MarineLife

An ancient ocean may protect Earth's core, according to the most detailed map yet of the geology beneath our planet's southern hemisphere.

Heavy rain triggered flooding in parts of northern New Jersey late Tuesday, August 6, as strong thunderstorms moved through the region. Footage filmed and posted to X by North Jersey Video Service, @Northjerseyvids, shows cars and businesses partially submerged in floodwaters in Hillsdale on Tuesday night. A cold front associated with yesterday’s heavy rainfall was “moving south” but a chance of showers was still possible for the area on Wednesday, the National Weather Service said on Wednesday morning. Credit: North Jersey Video Service via Storyful

The FDA is considering making food manufacturers put labels on the front of packages to improve American diets.

Visitors walking among the hot springs in the Biscuit Basin at Yellowstone National Park were met with a violent surprise on the morning of July 23. According to the National Park Service, a hydrothermal eruption unleashed huge clouds of dust and steam, damaging a boardwalk and causing several park guests to flee to safety. The […]

We might have to embrace AI headlong whether we want to or not. Then why not ensure that access to it is equitable. AI s

My journey into the surreal, infuriating future of homeowners insurance.

Valter Longo ate like an American when he moved from Italy to the US. Within 8 years, his health markers were looking rough. Tweaks to his diet made a difference.

Babies born to moms exposed to DCPA, or Dacthal, have been linked to low birth weight, impaired brain development and motor skills.

The most spectacular meteor shower of the year will peak this weekend. The Perseid meteor shower, set to peak from the evening of August 11 through August 12.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of a frozen dessert that could pose a danger to certain consumers. Here are the details.

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Operators of illegal marijuana grow enterprises hidden inside rural homes in Maine don’t have to worry much about prying neighbors. But their staggering electric bills may give rise to a new snitch. An electric utility made an unusual proposal to help law enforcement target these illicit operations, which are being investigated for ties to transnational crime. Critics, however, worry the move would violate customers’...

A new study found that temperatures in the Coral Sea have reached their highest levels in at least four centuries.

Ever wondered how different states fare when it comes to quality of life? From bustling cities to serene countryside, the United States offers a diverse range of living experiences. However, not all regions enjoy the same prosperity and comfort. Delving into the data, we’ve uncovered the 21 states facing significant challenges, from economic woes to ... Read more

A massive disturbance in the solar wind caused Earth’s magnetosphere to fly without its usual tail.

Are you living on shaky ground? Some states in the U.S. are at a higher risk for earthquakes, and you might be in one of them. Here’s a look at the 17 states most at risk, backed by up-to-date science and research. 1. California California is notorious for its earthquake activity, especially along the San...

Budget sector employees in the western Turkmenistan province of Balkan, including teachers and doctors, were forced to interrupt their vacations and work on trimming and harvesting cotton, reported Azatlyk, the Turkmen section of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. "The work is very hard manual labor, and temperatures hovering around 105 degrees Fahre...

The origin of life on Earth is a profound mystery - including when it started and how the ingredients for it were assembled. And a new study aimed at answering the latter question finds that some building blocks didn't need to have formed on Earth, but could have arrived from space. The study, published AprilContinue reading "Evidence grows that meteorites, comets could have brought essentials of life to early Earth" The post Evidence grows that...

Experts warn that the sun's next "solar maximum" could be more powerful and arrive sooner than expected.

Newsom made the announcement after the California Highway Patrol was expanded and deployed in Oakland to help assist local authorities with crime.

SunPower, a major rooftop solar company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, the company announced. SunPower filed for bankruptcy in Delaware after a string of corporate struggles, changes to California’s rooftop solar subsidy programs and high interest rates weighed down its business, according to Bloomberg News. Before it unraveled, SunPower was among the leading solar companies in the U.S. SunPower will look to sell some of its assets...

To explain the origin of life, we need to understand how and where these building blocks form and under what conditions they spontaneously assemble themselves into more complex structures.