Eye floaters, such as small dark dots, rings, and squiggles, are common and usually harmless, caused by the gel inside the eye changing due to a process called posterior vitreous detachment. As the vitreous ages, collagen strands become visible, creating shadows that appear as floaters, similar to dust on a camera lens. While typically benign, floaters paired with flashes can indicate serious retina damage, necessitating urgent medical attention if experienced suddenly, with increased frequency, accompanied by blurred vision or eye pain, or post-eye surgery or injury.
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‘World’s first sperm race’ in sticky situation after ‘faking live event’
On April 25, 2025, a unique Sperm Racing competition held in Los Angeles attracted significant attention, featuring a race between sperm samples from two contestants. However, doubts arose regarding the authenticity of the visuals, as Dr. Steven Palter, a fertility expert, claimed the footage was likely computer-generated and not representative of human sperm. Despite the event's promotional claims, concerns were raised about whether real sperm behavior was accurately depicted, casting a shadow over the event's...
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