Scientists at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute are collecting ticks to learn more about these pesky creatures and the diseases they carry. So far, over 5,000 ticks have been submitted by the public through a research study called TICK Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS). This time of year, you
For years, Dallas and Tarrant counties have been sending their unclaimed dead to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The center used these bodies for medical research. They would cremate those with infectious diseases or ones that had started to decompose. The rest were either embal
The road to a Nobel Prize in Physics is often long and filled with obstacles, as illustrated by the experiences of laureates Andrea Ghez, Anne L'Huillier, and Donna Strickland. On average, it takes 28 years between publishing a discovery and receiving the prestigious award. Despite facing numerous s
Last season, the Memphis Grizzlies had a rough start with a record of 3-13 by Thanksgiving. It's like they were taking an extended nap! But now, they’re back and ready to shake up the Western Conference. In the past two seasons before 2023-24, Memphis was on the rise with 107 wins under their belt.
In a surprising turn of events, former presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has teamed up with ex-President Donald Trump to address the rising tide of childhood diseases. This unusual alliance was forged in response to growing worries about the public health system's struggles to manage condit
It’s been a tough start to the season for Manchester City, especially after Rodri’s injury during Sunday's match. The midfielder was taken off early in the first half, and initial hope that it wasn’t serious has faded away. After consulting specialists, Rodri faces the possibility of an ACL injury,
Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy or Diddy, was recently arrested in New York on serious charges like racketeering and sex trafficking. The 54-year-old rapper is accused of organizing "Freak Offs" where women were forced into sexual acts and recorded. A former PR executive who worked with Combs rem
Hey there! If you're loving the warm weather today in the Midlands, make sure to enjoy it because a change is coming. Forecasters say we'll have one more day of sunshine and warmth before a cold front rolls in Monday night, bringing cooler temperatures for the rest of the week. Tonight should be mi
You might have heard that another person from New Hampshire has died due to Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). This is the second death this year and the fifth human case. The person who passed away was an adult from Danville, which is close to where the first death happened in Hampstead. All these
In our world, people have always been drawn to tales of infamous killers. From Jack the Ripper to Jeffrey Dahmer, these stories captivate us, even if we can't understand why someone would commit such horrifying acts. But what makes a person turn into a monster? This is a question that creative minds
