These are the 5 most important things you need to know about this virus:

1. There isn’t a vaccine that can protect from Zika or a cure to treat it.
2. You can get this virus if you get bitten by Aedes mosquito and you already have the infection, and then the mosquito spreads the infection by biting others. Those people are actually carriers as long as they have the symptoms.
3. The Zika virus is now transmitted in Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Cape Verde, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin, Suriname, Samoa, The U.S Virgin Islands and Venezuela, states the CDC.
4. The only way you can stay away from this virus is not to travel to the countries where the virus is active, and if you do, CDC says you must protect yourself from mosquitos: apply an EPA-approved repellent over sunscreen, wear long pants and long sleeve blouses that are thick enough and sleep in rooms that have air conditioning and are screened.
5. Many researchers are trying to create a vaccine against Zika. Until they succeed, health officials are presenting mosquito control techniques that include spraying pesticides and getting rid of stanting water receptacles where mosquitos breed the most. The CDC advise the local homeowners, hotel owners and visitors to countries where the virus is active to also get rid of standing waters including outdoor buckets and flowerports.

The human brain has an amazing capacity for retaining information, despite being constantly bombarded by sensory signals. Most of this incoming sensory information is retained for less than a second before it is forgotten, but others can go on to form lasting memories that we’ll treasure – or look back on and cringe – forever.
The part of the brain that sorts out what information to store and which to forget is called the hippocampus. It’s also essential for transferring memories from the short to long-term storage. Some of this memory consolidation happens in dreaming as the brain rehearses the day’s activities.
Short versus long term
Short-term memories tend to be based on sound, also known as echoic memory. So if you’re trying to remember a phone number, for example, it often helps to rehearse it vocally in your head. Without concentrating too hard, short-term memory can hold around seven items for 20 to 30 seconds.
Long-term memories, however, tend to be stored more abstractly, by concept, while other memories are stored as sensory echoes, allowing entire experiences to be reconstructed. Human memory is associative; it works by linking pieces of information together. This means that memories are not stored as individual entities, but reconstructed using several different parts of the brain.
Consolidating memories
Once the trace of a memory is formed, the pathway can be consolidated with use. The more often a synapse is used, the stronger it becomes. That’s why it helps to repeat information over and over when revising for exams. If a synapse is used repeatedly, it becomes increasingly sensitive to stimulation, producing more receptors and strengthening the connection.
Like a computer, the brain is very good at making associations, and incoming information is compared to stored data, allowing us to quickly recall things we already know or have experienced before. Memories are rarely stored in isolation and one pathway is linked to others. Recognition and recall can both trigger other related memories.
Implicit memories
There is also another type of memory, known as an implicit memory. These types of memories do not require conscious recall and are often based on motor skills. By repeating tasks, like riding a bike or playing the piano, pathways become automatic. Explicit memories, on the other hand, are accessed consciously. They can be stored as episodes, linked to a specific event or place, or stored by category as more abstract knowledge.
Here’s a handy diagram to help you remember…

Humans are not the only species on Earth capable of building extraordinary structures. The natural world is in fact full of ingenious animals that can achieve just as impressive feats of engineering.
Building behaviour is common in mammals, birds, insects and arachnids. Many animals learn to build by observation and even through communication. However, in some cases building is thought to be instinctive.
Animals will often construct their own habitats for shelter against potential predators and the outside elements. Many dwellings are also built for nesting purposes and to catch, store and even cultivate food.
Animal architecture can also be quite sophisticated; with many structures incorporating clever ventilation systems for temperature control, and even secure entry and exit points to keep unwanted visitors away.
Complex builds are often undertaken as a group, which helps speed up construction time. For example, an army of ants can move up to 50 tons of soil per year in just 2.6 square kilometres (one square mile)!

Ant architects

A single ant is capable of carrying up to 50 times its own weight, so working together as a colony means they’re able to accomplish impressive feats. In fact, within a week a large army of garden ants can construct an underground city big enough to house thousands of insects.
Established deep underground, ant nests are made up of multiple chambers and connecting tunnels. Each chamber has a different use; some store food while others are used as nurseries for the young and resting spaces for busy worker ants. You’ll find the queen ant in the central chamber where she will lay her eggs.
Porous turrets are also built above ground to ventilate the nest and maintain an even temperature inside.

Mankind, despite having some of the most brilliant minds in the entire world who have achieved some of the greatest feats ever, is definitely infallible. We make mistakes on a daily basis, and some of those mistakes ultimately cost innocent people their lives, sadly. Sometimes things happen that are far beyond our control, and it is devastating, but those minds pick themselves back up and try once more. Here are ten of the worst engineering disasters in the world.

Tacoma Washington Bridge

The Tacoma Washington Bridge was a pair of mile-long suspension bridges that spanned a staggering 2,800 feet from one side to the other. The first bridge, named Galloping Gertie, opened in 1940, but became famous after it collapsed due to high-speed winds in the area. Only one fatality was listed, and that was a Cocker Spaniel.

Cleveland East Ohio Gas Explosion

The Cleveland East Ohio Gas Explosion, which was a horrible disaster, occurred on October 20th, 1944. The gas leak resulted in a massive explosion and ensuing fire, which killed around 130 people and destroyed nearly an entire square mile of the city of Cleveland, Ohio.

Hyatt Regency Hotel Walkway

The Hyatt Regency Hotel Walkway collapsed with hundreds of people on or below the walkway. In total, about 114 people were killed, while 200 more were injured while attending a tea dance in the hotel. 2,000 people had gathered in the hotel, though.

Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant

The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is probably the most famous engineering disaster in the known world. On April 26, 1986, reactor number four exploded, killing hundreds and ruining the surrounding area. 336,000 people were relocated, and the area is covered in radioactive material today.

St. Francis Dam

On March 12, 1928, the St. Francis Dam failed a couple hours after an engineer inspected it. Nearly 12.5 billion gallons of water flooded into the Santa Clarita Valley, bringing a 10-story wall of water down upon the people there. 420 died in the ensuing chaos, including 42 children.

The Vasa

The Vasa was built to withstand nearly anything brought against it, but it sunk in just 32 meters of water when it was nearly 120 meters from the nearest shore. A strong wind wrecked the first sail. The death toll was around 35 to 50 sailors in total.

Boston Molasses Disaster

The Boston Molasses Disaster sounds like a joke, but it really wasn’t. A massive tank of molasses measuring 50 feet tall contained around 2.3 million gallons when it collapsed. A 8 to 15 foot wave of the thick substance covered the street, killing 21 and injuring another 150.

Skylab

Skylab weighed an impressive 75 metric tons when it launched in 1973 into space. The satellite went into a 235 nautical mile orbit around the planet, but sustained severe damages when it was launched. The space station could not recover, and the estimated cost was around $3.6 billion.

R101 Airship Disaster

The R101 departed for Karachi with 54 passengers and crew members aboard the airship. Due to a serious of strong, gusting winds, however, the outer covering was torn apart, exposing the gas bag within. A fire engulfed the airship, killing 46 of the 54 aboard.

The news is constantly filled with industrial disasters that end with a lot of lives lost, sadly. We read about entire oil platforms sinking, taking dozens of workers with it, or a bridge toppling and taking everyone passing over it with it. These disasters are completely unforeseen, and for the most part they are complete accidents that may not have been prevented. It is sad to see the loss of life, but interesting to read about the inner workings of these crashes and destruction. Here are ten recent industrial disasters in America.

Silver Bridge Collapse

The Silver Bridge Collapse was a massive suspension bridge constructed in 1928 and named after the paint they had used. The bridge ran over the Ohio River, and during one particularly bad rush hour traffic, the bridge fell, taking 46 people with it.

Centralia Mining Disaster

The Centralia Mining Disaster was quite bad. The coal mine exploded in Centralia, Illinois, taking 111 lives as it went up in flames. The explosion was caused by the ignition of coal dust.

Donora Smog

In 1948, a deadly explosion occurred in Pennsylvania. Donora, a mill town, experienced the Donora Smog, an air inversion that sickened a total of 7,000 people and killed 20 at the time. Respiratory distress was the main problem.

Buffalo Creek Flood

The Buffalo Creek Flood occurred in 1972 when the Pittston Coal Company’s dam, found in Logan County, West Virginia, burst after being declared ‘satisfactory’ by an inspector. 132 million gallons (500,000 cubic meters) of wastewater caused the deaths of 125 individuals, injured a further 1,121 and caused over 4,000 people to become homeless.

Willow Island Disaster

The Willow Island Disaster occurred when the cooling tower collapsed in the power station at Willow Island, West Virginia. The falling concrete from construction caused the scaffolding to collapse, killing 51 construction workers.

L’Ambiance Plaza Collapse

The L’Ambiance Plaza Collapse is considered one of the worst industrial disasters. The Plaza was a 16-story residential building that had been under construction in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The frame collapsed, killing 28 construction workers.

Imperial Sugar Refinery Explosion

The Imperial Sugar Refinery, located in Port Wentworth, Georgia, exploded in early 2008. The explosion, which was a dust explosion, resulted in 14 people losing their lives and an additional 42 people injured.

Texas City Refinery Explosion

In 2005, a fire broke out at BP’s Texas City Refinery in Texas City, Texas. The explosion killed 15 workers and seriously injured 170 more. The company was charged with violating environmental laws and received a fine for $87 million.

Texas City Disaster

Unfortunately, the BP refinery was not the worst disaster to hit Texas City. In 1947, a fire began on the SS Grandcamp in the Port of the city. The fire detonated 2,300 tons of ammonium nitrate, resulting in chain reactions of fires and explosions, killing 581 people.

Montana Vermiculite Contamination

Vermiculite is an ore which can often be contaminated with asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral which has been linked to severe health issues to anyone who comes in contact with the substance. It is mainly breathed in, causing issues within the individuals’ lungs, such as tumors. A Vermiculite mine in Libby, Montana, had been contaminated with asbestos, which resulted in the deaths of over 200 people.

Speculations over Airpods is over. So, iPhone 7 will not have 3.5mm headphone port. The airpod can be either used via Bluetooth connection or via lightning connecter. Reduction of headphone port will make the iPhone slimmer and perhaps more watertight.

Apple acquired Beats Electronics and since then many small upgrades have been done by Apple to the earpods. Now, it is coming up with Airpods. The design is expected to be similar to Motorola Hint and Bragi. The earbuds will probably contain different sized gels so that it suits all customers better, and may have a couple of buttons for activating Siri and taking calls.


Interestingly, the rumored wireless Apple/Beats earbuds may have no interfaces for charging. Unlike the existing wireless Beats, which includes a mini-USB interface, the newest earphones will most probably come using a case that also can function as a battery to charge up the device, and is rechargeable when not in use. Without utilizing the case, reports say it'll possess a sub-4-hour battery life.

In October 2015, Apple filed the "AirPods" logo therefore any new earphone product produced by the combined companies will most likely carry that name.

Tattoo artist Brian Woo’s dad wanted him to be a doctor, but instead of textbooks, Woo began to experiment with tattoos at 13. Soon he was apprenticed at Shamrock Social Club in LA, where stars like the Sex Pistols, Tupac, and Johnny Depp have been tattooed and waiting lists can be over a year long.
The Doctor describes his technique as fine line black and grey. And the tattoo that made him famous? “A wolf made up of my constellations – the first time I used my signature circles and lines to create an image,” he told modernmet.

Do you think that in addition to the overall harmony and age between these two girls?

A general they have parents. Yes, yes, that's right, because Lucy and Mary Aylmer are twin sister. Father of girls, Vince, white, while his mother, Donna, has Jamaican roots. As a result, one of the sisters has fair skin and red hair, and the other got dark skin and black hair.