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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
'We may be just months away from alien contact': Baba Vanga's scary 2025 prediction
The legendary Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga, known for her strikingly accurate predictions despite being blind, has reportedly made a dramatic forecast for 2025: humanity's first contact with extraterrestrial life. Several of Vanga's past predictions have proven eerily accurate, including the death of Princess Diana, the 9/11 attacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Technology Public Policy Cybersecurity PGDM Product Management MCA Operations Management Design Thinking Data Science others Leadership Management Data Analytics MBA CXO Finance Data Science Project Management Degree Others Digital Marketing healthcare Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details According to reports, Vanga foresaw that humanity will encounter aliens during a major international sporting event in 2025. With high-profile events like the Women's Euro Final, Formula 1 races, and the Women's Rugby World Cup on the calendar, speculation is mounting over whether a stadium filled with spectators could become the stage for a historic, televised moment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She Was Everyone's Dream Girl In 90's, This Is Her Recently. Investructor Undo Adding weight to the prophecy is Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé, dubbed the 'Living Nostradamus,' who echoed a similar vision. As reported by the New York Post, Salomé believes scientific advancement—not flying saucers—will lead to alien discovery, pointing to NASA's James Webb Space Telescope as a key instrument in confirming intelligent extraterrestrial life. 'Thanks to the James Webb Telescope, humanity might finally get the answer to the existence of alien life,' Salomé explained. 'Governments like the U.S. may declassify UFO files. If true, these discoveries could revolutionize our understanding of the universe—and ourselves.' Live Events What Else Did Baba Vanga Predict for 2025? While alien contact has made headlines, Vanga's 2025 predictions extend well beyond interstellar matters. Here's a look at what she reportedly foresaw: Natural Disasters in Asia A major natural disaster—possibly an earthquake followed by a tsunami—striking Asia. While no date was given, the threat remains significant in seismically active regions. Global Economic Collapse She warned of a severe economic downturn, marked by widespread unemployment and financial instability—anxiety that resonates in today's volatile global markets. New Diseases and Medical Breakthroughs Vanga predicted the emergence of unknown illnesses, but also medical breakthroughs, including prosthetic organs and potential cures for chronic conditions. Europe's Shrinking Population She foresaw a dramatic population decline in Europe, echoing current demographic trends of declining birth rates and aging populations. End of Social Divisions In a more optimistic vision, Vanga predicted the end of caste and racial divisions, envisioning a more unified and inclusive human society.
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First Post
9 hours ago
- First Post
Pandemic accelerated brain ageing by 5.5 months, but it may be partly reversible, says UK study
Brain ageing was found to impact cognitive function, with 'brain fog' and difficulty in focussing being common symptoms, only in those who were infected with COVID-19, suggesting that brain ageing alone may not necessarily produce symptoms read more Experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated brain ageing by five and a half months, regardless of one's infection status, according to a new study, which researchers said point to the indirect effects of aspects such as isolation and uncertainty. The researchers, led by those from the University of Nottingham, analysed brain scans of adults in the UK taken before and after the pandemic. They found that changes were most noticeable among the brains of older individuals, men, and people from disadvantaged backgrounds, such as those unemployed and having lower incomes or education. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, brain ageing was found to impact cognitive function, with 'brain fog' and difficulty in focussing being common symptoms, only in those who were infected with COVID-19, suggesting that brain ageing alone may not necessarily produce symptoms. The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, highlight 'how much the experience of the pandemic itself, everything from isolation to uncertainty, may have affected our brain health,' said lead researcher Ali-Reza Mohammadi-Nejad, research fellow at the university's faculty of medicine and health sciences. 'What surprised me most was that even people who hadn't had Covid showed significant increases in brain ageing rates,' Mohammadi-Nejad added. According to the authors, the pandemic-related brain ageing 'may be at least partially reversible', but being strongly linked with socio-economic deprivation, the policies addressing inequalities are urgently needed, given that existing gaps widened during this time. AI-powered models which were used for predicting brain age were first trained on magnetic resonance image (MRI) brain scans of over 15,000 healthy people from the UK Biobank. The models thus learnt to measure the 'brain age gap' i.e. how much one's brain age differed from their actual age. The models were then employed to analyse two scans of the brains of 996 healthy participants, in 564 people (controls) both the scans were taken before the pandemic, while in the 'Pandemic' group consisting of 432 individuals, one scan was taken before and one after. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The 'Pandemic' group shows on average (a) 5.5-month higher deviation of brain age gap at the second time point, compared with controls,' the authors wrote. They also found that 'accelerated brain ageing is more pronounced in males and those from deprived socio-demographic backgrounds and these deviations exist regardless of SARS-CoV-2 (virus that causes COVID-19) infection.' Further, cognitive tests taken at the time of both scans revealed that an 'accelerated brain ageing correlates with reduced cognitive performance only in COVID-infected participants.' Senior author Dorothee Auer, professor of neuroimaging at the University of Nottingham, said 'This study reminds us that brain health is shaped not only by illness, but by our everyday environment.' 'The pandemic put a strain on people's lives, especially those already facing disadvantage. We can't yet test whether the changes we saw will reverse, but it's certainly possible, and that's an encouraging thought,' Auer said.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Time of India
FIP in cats: How do pet cats get it and how to keep them safe
Like humans, cats, too, can struggle with lingering immune system issues after certain viral infections. One of the most serious examples is feline infectious peritonitis, or FIP. According to recent studies, this disease may mirror what some researchers have described as a 'Long COVID' in cats. Scientists studying FIP are hoping it can help shed light on how immune responses in humans go awry after viral infections like COVID-19. In fact, one small study has already pointed to a potential cell-based therapy for cats recovering from FIP, a treatment that's now also being looked at for human patients dealing with post-viral complications. What is FIP? FIP stands for feline infectious peritonitis, a disease triggered by a coronavirus that normally lives quietly in a cat's gut. In most cats, this virus, also called feline coronavirus, stays in the intestines and might cause mild stomach upset, nothing more. But sometimes, that virus mutates. And when it does, it can break through the gut wall and begin infecting immune cells. Once that happens, it can spread throughout the cat's body and trigger an aggressive immune response: high fevers, systemic inflammation, and even damage to major organs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo Blood tests often show a marked drop in white blood cells, which are essential to fighting off disease. What causes this mutation? It's not entirely clear, but researchers believe a mix of genetics and environment plays a role. How do cats catch it? FIP itself isn't directly contagious; it's the unmutated feline enteric coronavirus (FECV) that spreads between cats. The problem begins when a cat picks up this common virus, which may later mutate into the FIP form. Here's how cats typically become infected: Kittens, often, catch it from their mother during grooming or nursing. The virus is mostly shed through poop. Litter boxes shared among multiple cats are a major source of transmission. Bowls, grooming habits, and even saliva can spread it from cat to cat. While not a primary route, respiratory droplets may play a small role As per WebMD, once a cat is infected with the enteric virus, they may shed it for weeks, or even for life. And while most infected cats stay healthy, a few will develop the deadly mutated version that causes FIP. How to protect your cat? Until recently, the infection was deadly, but an antiviral agent called GS-441524 is now available that can provide a cure. However, even after cats recover, their immune systems often remain activated like Long COVID in humans, thus our best bet is to prevent it from happening altogether. You can do so by avoiding cramming a lot of cats in one place, if you have many cats. Further, make sure to keep their litter boxes and food bowls separately. And last but not least, proper vet visits, nutrition and stress free environment will always make a difference.
