First human case of bird flu in the U.S.

Plus: Russia reportedly recruits trained dolphins to protect its navy in the Ukraine war. Apr 30, 2022 [View in browser]( You might have come across the news about the bird flu that is spreading all over the world. Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first human case in Colorado, U.S. Despite this, the organization has stated that the risk of continued infections is not high. Are you afraid of the bird flu? Did you know that zinc oxide changes color with heat and can un-burn itself? A YouTuber explains the process in the video below. Good morning. I’m Mert, an editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s get started. [Video]VIDEO OF THE DAY [YouTuber shows how zinc oxide changes color when heated and then changes back]( Could the same reaction happen in a vacuum chamber? [YouTuber shows how zinc oxide changes color when heated and then changes back]( HEALTH [The US confirms the first human case of bird flu in Colorado]( [bird flu]( A Colorado prison inmate has become the [first person in the U.S. to test positive]( for bird flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [announced in a statement]( published on Thursday. An inmate that worked with poultry. "A person has tested positive for avian influenza A(H5) virus (H5 bird flu) in the U.S., as reported by Colorado and confirmed by CDC. This case occurred in a person who had direct exposure to poultry and was involved in the culling (depopulating) of poultry with presumptive H5N1 bird flu," wrote the CDC. - Luckily, the CDC further revealed that the patient, who was under age 40, reported fatigue for a few days as their only symptom and has since recovered. The patient is being isolated and treated with the influenza antiviral drug oseltamivir. The risk of continued infections is low. The organization said that the risk of continued infections was not high, putting the public at ease. "This case does not change the human risk assessment for the general public, which CDC considers to be low," added the organization. [Read More]( CULTURE [Russia reportedly recruits trained dolphins to protect its navy in the Ukraine war]( [Military dolphins.]( Russia's state television reported in 2017 that the country was experimenting with beluga whales, seals, and bottlenose dolphins to guard the entrances to naval bases. And now, Russia seems to be done with experimenting since it [deployed dolphins at the entrance of Sevastopol harbor]( for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, [USNI News reported](. - New satellite images revealed two transportable dolphin pens placed at the entrance of Sevastopol harbor, which holds a crucial geopolitical significance with its proximity to the southern tip of the Crimean Peninsula. What do military dolphins do? In the most basic sense, the function of these mammals is to detect threats and targets at depth and under murky water. While even today's technology is still struggling with these obstacles, mammals' natural ability appears as something crucial to utilize for military purposes. In the current case, Russia can use dolphins to detect any underwater threats, such as divers, by Ukraine. They can also be helpful in detecting the mines that cause concern by drifting in the Black Sea. [Read More]( TRANSPORTATION [The world’s first airport for flying cars opens in the UK]( [Airport for flying cars.]( The world's first [urban airport that will allow 'flying taxis']( to take off and land in the busy areas of cities has opened up in the U.K., the [World Economic Forum (WEF) reported](. The U.K.-based startup Urban-Air Port Ltd (UAP) is working to demonstrate that the infrastructure needed to make urban aerial transport centers an operational reality is not as complicated as it may seem. Now, UAP's first pop-up airport, dubbed Air One, was completed in 15 months, including the planning and building of the airport. - Powered by hydrogen fuel cells, Air One is designed to be fully autonomous and integrate with electric vehicles to deliver a zero-emission urban public transport system. The airport can handle electric drones and air taxis and has collaborated with Hyundai's air mobility arm, Supernal, to use a full-sized model of their SA-1 air taxi as a demonstrator. What's in the future? Air One has an address in Coventry but only till the 15th of May. After that, the company plans to wrap up the airport and then set it up again at other sites in the U.K. to take the experience closer to people. [Read More]( MAIL & MUSINGS Although flying cars have long been dreamed of, they are still not in common use. Do you think this investment in an airport for flying cars is reasonable? Be sure you check back tomorrow for the results! [If such a project has been completed, something must be around the corner.]( [Definitely not, a total waste of money.]( [I think it’s a preparation for the future of transportation.]( [I’m not sure. Only time will tell if it’s reasonable.]( Yesterday’s Results Following the news that a Japanese railway company uses a giant humanoid robot to fix power lines, we asked whether you would like to be in charge of a robot that does your job or not. 34% of participants responded positively, saying they prefer sitting, while 24% said they prefer to be in control. Sounds good to me, I prefer sitting anyway. 34% No, thanks. I like to be hands-on. 24% It would get boring really fast. 22% I don't like it, but it's the future. 20% QUOTE OF THE DAY “ We are survival machines—robot vehicles blindly programmed to preserve the selfish molecules known as genes. This is a truth which still fills me with astonishment. ” Richard Dawkins in "The Selfish Gene" THINGS WE LOVE - Take a look at the [best wireless printers]( to decide which can do the most work for you. - Here are some of the [best flatbed scanners]( to help you choose the right one, which can save enough desk space for you and deliver you the highest quality scans possible. AND ANOTHER THING... - Venus and Jupiter will appear to['nearly collide' in the night sky]( tonight. - More than half of young people are [concerned about personal data security]( says study. (TechXplore) - Here’s [how drones unsettle the domination]( of tanks on the battlefield. - Loud fireball: [A fiery meteor streaked across the Mississippi]( skies at 55,000 MPH. (SciTechDaily) - Tesla proves its [dominance in the electric vehicle market]( with a 75 percent market share. - Breed stereotypes are not good [predictors of dog behavior]( gene study and owner survey suggest. (ABC News) - MIT's new desalination unit generates [drinking water without the need for filters.]( Prepared by Loukia Papadopoulos and Mert Erdemir Enjoy reading? Don't forget to forward to a friend! Was this email forwarded to you? [Subscribe]( [About Us]( | [Advertise]( | [Contact Us]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Linkedin]( [Instagram]( You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to our newsletter. Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( © Copyright 2022 | The Blueprint is by Interesting Engineering, Inc. 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94105 | All Rights Reserved [Interesting Engineering]