What is monkeypox and is it dangerous?

Although rare, Monkeypox can be a dangerous viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus. The disease belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus, similar to smallpox, cowpox, and camelpox. It is typically found in Central and West Africa, but recent outbreaks have occurred globally.

CDU EXPERT: It’s getting hot in here – we need to learn to live with it

Charles Darwin University heat stress expert Dr Sarah Carter. Dr Carter is a member of the Heat and Health Research Incubator group, and has been part of the team implementing the Australian Open heat stress scales.

Dr. Carter is an expert on:

• The impact of heatwaves on the human body, following recent heatwaves in Delhi and Athens.
• How to manage and adapt to heat stress.
• Internal and external factors contributing to heat stress.

"Heatwaves provide significant stress to our systems by way of cardiovascular, renal, and gastrointestinal stress.

Confirmation Bias: Why people fall for stupid shit

 

Confirmation bias is a cognitive bias that refers to the tendency of individuals to favour information that confirms their preexisting beliefs or values while ignoring or discounting information that contradicts those beliefs or values. In other words, people often seek out, interpret, and remember information in a way that supports their existing viewpoints or expectations, and they tend to dismiss or downplay information that challenges those viewpoints.

Grin offers enhanced dating power

There's usually a fairly strong idea about the traits we want in a date and prospective companion when it comes to dating. Whether the person is in good shape, eats well, or maintains good relations with family and friends, is typically standard.