Discoveries: Newborn Shark, Flu Vaccine, Consciousness Map

Today, you’ll learn about the possible holy grail of great white shark sightings, a new flu vaccine that could knock out every strain and last a long time, and a map of human consciousness.  

Newborn Great White 

• “Great white sighting may reveal ‘holy grail’ of shark science.” by Katie Hunt. 2024.  
• “Novel aerial observations of a possible newborn white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) in Southern California.” by Carlos Gauna & Phillip C. Sternes. 2024.  

Long-Term Flu Shot 

• “New strategy could lead to universal, long-lasting flu shot.” EurekAlert! 2024.  
• “Duke University Developing Universal Flu Vaccine.” YouTube Video. 2023.  
• “Understanding Influenza (Flu) Infection: An Influenza Virus Binds to a Respiratory Tract Cell.” CDC. 2019. 

Consciousness Map 

• “Brain imaging study reveals connections critical to human consciousness.” EurekAlert! 2024.  
• “Consciousness.” by Anil Seth. n.d. 
• “What is the Connectome Coordination Facility?” CCF. n.d.  
• “Stimulant Therapy Targeted to Individualized Connectivity Maps to Promote ReACTivation of Consciousness (STIMPACT).” by Brian L. Edlow, M.D. 

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