🚨 Magnetic Storms Linked to Heart Attacks — Especially in Women

The Earth is shielded by its magnetosphere, which constantly shifts in response to solar activity. When powerful disturbances occur — known as geomagnetic storms — they don’t just disrupt satellites and power grids, but also our bodies.

A team of Brazilian researchers analyzed hospital data on myocardial infarction (heart attacks) over several years, comparing the frequency of cases and deaths during periods of strong geomagnetic activity with calm days.

🔬 Their findings:
• Using the planetary K-index to track geomagnetic storms, the scientists discovered a clear trend:
• Women showed a significant increase in both hospitalizations and mortality during solar storm days.
• Men, despite making up the majority of patients overall, showed no comparable effect.

💡 Why does this happen?
The heart relies on finely tuned electrical impulses to maintain rhythm. Intense external magnetic fields may interfere with this system, especially in people with pre-existing cardiovascular issues, triggering critical events.

🌍 This research suggests that space weather isn’t just a cosmic curiosity — it may directly affect human health.

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🐒🎥 A Chinese zoo has banned visitors from showing short videos (reels) to a chimpanzee named Ding-Ding.

Ding-Ding became an internet star because of his love for watching short clips on visitors’ phones. But the staff raised concerns: constant screen time could harm his eyesight.

The case sparked discussions online about digital addiction — and whether it’s really unique to humans.

Of course, primates are on a different evolutionary step, so for people the risk isn’t quite the same. Still, maybe it’s a reminder for us too: clean your glasses and enjoy the view of the real world every once in a while. 👓🌍

#Science #Animals #Psychology #Technology