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We expected a storm this Friday in the northwest, what we did not expect is that it was so strong

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The synopsis was clear: intense rainfall They were back To the Levante and the southeast of the Peninsula, but they were not going to last too much. However, Aemet It began to point out the possibility that, then, Another storm arrives For the Atlantic. What has changed in the last hours is that The “extreme traffic lights” just jump: Everything seems to indicate that what is going to arrive is a high impact storm that will bring extremely scrambled time. What will happen? At the atmospheric level, this storm will be developed this Friday and will begin to enter the west peninsular. On Saturday 8 we will see how a very active front will put all the predictions up. The key will be that, despite not being an atmospheric river, it is true that winds (Ábregos) will have a southern component and will be warmer even if they come loaded with moisture. That will boost storm. And at a practical level? Three things: bad sea, intense wind and many rainfall. We talk about wind gusts between 50 and 80 kilometers per hour. With hurricane winds in the country’s high areas. We will also see accumulated “abundant and persistent“With up to 150 liters per square meter throughout the western zone of the Peninsula. In addition, although as a consequence of the temperature rise the snow level will rise, the high areas can receive a good amount. But we have to talk about something else. Yes, it is true that everything indicates that a high impact storm will come (one that, presumably, will be called Jana), but that is not the big problem. The big problem is that it has been raining many days and the ability of the Earth to absorb water will not be very high. That means we will see floods and overflows in many zoans of the country. Something that, As Martín León points outit will become even more worrying when the following storms (which can arrive By the blocking anticyclone of northern Europe that is sending it to us) continue to take rain to already wet areas. And what was that “extreme traffic lights”? It is a way to call EFI (Extreme Forecast Index), the ECMWF model index that measures the rarity of a phenomenon. Well, EFI values ​​for March 8 They will be at maximum And that means that, whatever, this Saturday will be a very adverse day. Image | ECMWF In Xataka | Aemet already knows when the storm that is soaking Spain is over. The problem is that another act comes another

We have centuries contaminating the seas with mercury. We did not expect the solution to be genetic engineering

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There is something that have volcanic eruptions, oil combustion, waste incineration, chemical substances or gold extraction: they release mercury in the environment. A mercury that ends up deposited in the waters, transformed into methylmercury for millions of microorganisms, stored in fish and, finally, served in our houses at lunchtime. We have a problem with methylmercury. That is obvious. The problem is that it is very difficult to solve. And that is not forcing ideas in another place. What exactly is methylmercury? Mercury is already a global concern due to its persistence in the environment, its ability to bioaccumulation in ecosystems and their important adverse effects on human health. But methylmercury, the most frequent organic form in the marine environment takes the palm. None of this would be a problem if it were not because, in addition, methylmercury is the form “more toxic and the most easily absorbable For living organisms, since it is highly liposoluble and has a great capacity to fix proteins and also shows a high degree of bioaccumulation. “ Is it dangerous? Well yes. High doses of this compound They are very toxic to the central nervous system and especially “for the brain in development of the fetus and in early childhood.” It can cause “mild behavioral problems, language disorders, memory losses, vision and auditory, learning difficulties and development delays.” And we do nothing to avoid it? Yes, we have tried several approaches. In 2013, governments around the world adopted the Minamata Agreement to try to control the “anthropogenic liberations of mercury and other compounds” derivatives. In fact, in the last decade the European Food Security Authority (and its national equivalents) They have been establishing increasingly strict criteria for food with risk of exposure to these compounds. The problem is that it is not easy to control that release and, for now, we cannot do much more than reduce risks. A solution … original. Now, some Australian scientists say they have discovered a new effective way to clean the methylmercury. The Macquarie University Research Team and the Australian Csiro has managed genetically fruit flies and zebra fish to transform methylmercury into a much less harmful gas that is dispersed in the air. The team has modified the DNA of these two animals to insert variants of bacteria genes that make them create two enzymes that can convert the methylmercury into elementary mercury. In general terms, we could say that they inactivate it. It does not become harmless, but its toxicity and bioaccumulation falls very significantly. Oh really? “It still seems to me that we can use synthetic biology to convert the most harmful form of mercury and evaporate it,” Kate Tepper explainedsynthetic biologist and main author of the article. And, indeed, almost science fiction sounds. It must be said that, obviously, we talk about an investigation in the early development phases and much remains to be checked. However, it is a very interesting result. Very dangerous and very loaded with ethical issues, but very interesting for the development of the genetic engineering of the future. Another thing is that we dare to get so far. Image | John Cameron In Xataka | This researcher has been poisoning a lake with mercury for 15 years to see what happens to the fish living inside: now, he finally has an answer

When will the great event of the American technology and what can we expect

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Google has announced the date of Google I/O 2025. The company’s annual conference will be held on May 20 and 21. This means that in just over 90 days we will know all the news that Google has prepared for developers, many of which, surely, will also be of interest to the general public. The event will take place at the Shoreline amphitheater in Mountain View, California. As usual, Losco Pichai should inaugurate the conference with the initial ads. In addition to the Google CEO, the presence of other company leaders, such as those in charge of Google AI divisions, platforms and devices, among others, is expected, although everything is about to be seen. What to expect from Google I/O 2025 Last year, Google I/or was marked by An avalanche of news in artificial intelligence (AI)with the models Gemini 1.5 as great protagonists, next to PROJECT ASTRA, I see, image 3 and Improvements in Android. All this made sense, since the company tried to strengthen its position in the AI ​​race. Google I/or is still a key opportunity for developers to update on “more recent development tools and discover how to innovate and improve their workflow”. But beyond this standard description of the company, what can we really expect? Let’s see it. Although we will have to wait for the event to know the novelties, it is very likely that The AI ​​again occupies a central rolewith new models and improvements for operating systems such as Android and Wear OS. In addition, there could be ads related to virtual reality. Recall that, at the end of last year, Google presented Android XRan operating system for devices Virtual reality (VR), augmented (AR) and mixed (MR). It is also possible that progress arises Project Moohanthe first extended reality glasses that will integrate Android XR. How to follow the Google I/O 2025 Google I/o It is divided into several parts. The first day is the presentation conference, followed by work sessions, workshops and demonstrations that will continue the next day. Some students and developers will be present physically, but everyone can follow the event online. In Xataka, as usual, we will be covering all the news of the event. Here you will find articles about the Google’s most outstanding ads. For now, we just have to wait to see what happens. It is worth mentioning that Google I/or will coincide this year with part of the Microsoft Buildwhere interesting news could also be presented. Images | Google In Xataka | It is no longer necessary to be registered to use chatgpt. And it is another step in OpenAi to be “the new Google”

Health in the United States: What to expect from the Trump Administration

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During his previous campaign for the White House, Donald Trump made promises to roll back regulations established by his predecessor, Joe Biden, and he began to execute them from day one. His focus on health matters during this new mandate ranges from regulations aimed at reducing health care coststo the spread of the coronavirus, expansions of the Affordable Care Act and protections against gender discrimination. Some of the big changes expected in the health of the United States: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Secretary of Health and Human Services Trump appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services. Due to his anti-vaccine stances and public health theories, this position has been questioned by many and 18,000 signatures have been submitted in the Senate to reject his nomination. Despite the criticism, Trump has expressed confidence that Kennedy Jr. will lead health agencies toward “greater transparency and effectiveness in the fight against chronic diseases.” Kennedy advocates for reducing pollutants and protecting environmental health. For this reason, regulations are planned for chemical products used in food and the environment. The now Secretary of Health has reiterated his concern about mental health in the country and assures that it is an “urgent crisis in the country.” For this benefits are expected in the accessibility of psychological care, integrating mental health programs into communities and reducing the overprescription of drugs for mental disorders. United States exit from the WHO The 47th president of the United States ordered that the country begin the process of withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO), which he holds responsible for the mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic. This has been regretted by the organization, who claim that together with the nation they have saved millions of lives around the world. Medicare, Medicaid and drug prices The mogul also revoked an executive order that prompted the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to create three drug pricing experiments that have yet to fully take off. This would affect these three areas: Payment for cell and genetic therapies Pay less for drugs that receive accelerated approvals from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Offer generic medications for common chronic diseases for a flat $2 copay. Covid: treatments and vaccines Trump reversed several Biden policies aimed at tackling the Covid-19 pandemic and preparing the country for future infectious disease outbreaks. All were issued in 2021 amid the crisis and aimed to boost Covid-19 testing, treatment research, provide economic relief and improve cooperation with other countries in the event of another pandemic. Affordable Care Act Trump rescinded Biden’s executive order that provided longer enrollment periods for Affordable Care Act plans in most states and additional funding for third parties that help people enroll in ACA insurance. Immigration A report by cnn highlights that Trump’s promise to implement drastic measures against immigration “comes at a time when the United States desperately needs more workers to care for the growing ranks of senior citizens.” “We have a group of older adults who will live longer than ever and will need and require access to care and services,” said Nicole Howell, director of workforce policy at LeadingAge, which represents more than 5,400 people-services nonprofits. seniors, including nursing homes and home care providers. Sex and gender During his inaugural address he revealed a series of health and education policies that establish protections for LGBTQ+ people and transgender people in particular. “From now on the official policy of the United States government will be that there are only two genders, male and female,” he said. Among the orders rescinded this Monday include a 2022 policy against discrimination against people based on sexual or gender identity that mandated support for LGBTQ+ students and ordered officials to end programs that promote so-called conversion therapy both nationally and internationally. Likewise, Biden’s orders to promote protections based on sex and gender identity in schools as well as the law to establish the Gender Policy Council, initially chaired by Jennifer Klein, an alumna of the administrations of the Obama and Clinton. Keep reading:

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