SNAKE BITES

The heat in California is pulling snakes out of hiding, and the numbers of deadly rattlesnake bites have climbed this year. In most years California sees no fatal bites, but this season two people in the south and a third in Mendocino County have died. Experts say warmer weather wakes rattlesn

October brought some fascinating science news that might have slipped under the radar. Let's dive into a few standout stories. Ever wondered how to max out your score in Boggle? Dan Vanderkam, a software engineer, cracked the code. He figured out the best board setup for the highest score ever—3, 6