At the Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton, Washington, a sudden outbreak of bird flu has taken the lives of 20 big cats, including a Bengal tiger and various species like cougars, lynx, and bobcats. The sanctuary faced this crisis between late November and the middle of December. Mark Mathews, t
After a quiet Christmas, massive waves are about to pound the California coast again. Northern California is expecting waves up to 30 feet high from Thursday to Sunday. A high-surf advisory warns people to be cautious around the water. The Bay Area will also experience temperatures around 60 degrees
Blake Lively, known for her role in "Gossip Girl, " has filed a civil rights complaint against her "It Ends With Us" co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. She alleges sexual harassment during the filming of the movie. Lively also claims that Baldoni's PR firm, The Agency Group (TAG PR), used a PR ta
Early morning might feel tense as the moon shifts into Scorpio, but things should balance out by midday. Expect emotions to run high and perhaps clash a bit with Mars. Once the sun and moon align, though, love and warmth take over. Aries, today might throw you into a leadership role. Trust yourself
In December 2022, scientists in Botswana found a new sublineage of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, called FN. 1. This variant was discovered in samples from a few places in the Greater Gaborone district. To understand more about this new variant, researchers looked at its spread around the world an
Scientists are always on the hunt for better ways to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. This time, they've designed special Ru-B-Cr parts within RuO₂ nanofibers to make the Ru sites more active. This overcomes the hurdles of RuO₂ catalysts, which usually aren't very good at producing hydrogen and
A tiny fungus called Claroideoglomus etunicatum is creating quite a buzz in the world of plants and insects. This fungus lives symbiotically with wheat, which means it helps the plant grow and deal with stress, like lack of water. Researchers wanted to see what happens when this fungus teams up with
Ever noticed how walking in the park can lift your spirits? Scientists have found that positive activities, like that park walk, spark happy feelings. These good vibes don't just stop there—they actually strengthen your mental health! It's like a happy chain reaction. Research shows that people who
If a child has been on a ventilator for a long time, should doctors check their airways for any issues? A team of researchers suggested using a thin, flexible camera tube, known as endoscopy, to look inside the airways of kids who've had long-term breathing support. This isn't about spotting immedia
NASA has appointed Carlos Garcia-Galan, a seasoned space professional, as the deputy manager of its Gateway program. This initiative is crucial for the Artemis mission, aiming to return humans to the moon and eventually set a path for Mars exploration. Garcia-Galan, who hails from Spain, brings a wh
