Some Americans Could Be Getting Booster Shots In September
The Biden administration is expected to outline a booster strategy. Pending a review by the FDA and a panel of CDC advisors, the third dose could be offered as soon as Sept. 20.
There’s Growing Worry The Ebola Break Out In Congo Might Get...
Health workers help an unconfirmed Ebola patient into her bed inside a treatment center in Democratic Republic of the Congo. John Wessels/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John Wessels/AFP/Getty Images Health workers help an unconfirmed Ebola patient into her bed inside a treatment center in Democratic Republic of the Congo. John Wessels/AFP/Getty Images Dr. Pierre…
How ChatGPT Could Take Microsoft’s Search Engine Bing Into the Future...
Have you ever found yourself trawling through endless pages of results on a search engine to find the answer to a complex question? Say you want to find out if a vegetarian diet is suitable for your dog. Your research journey might begin by hopping onto Google and typing "is a veg diet good for…
You Could Save A Child From Drowning This Summer. Here’s How
To help keep weak swimmers safe, stay "touch-close" and don't rely on a busy lifeguard to be the only eyes on a crowded pool or beach. It's best, say experts working to prevent drownings, to designate a nondrinking adult to scan the water at any pool party or beach outing, and to rotate that "watching"…
Could this cheaper, more climate-friendly perennial rice transform farming?
Dr. Fengyi Hu helped develop perennial rice, which has living roots that could help preserve valuable soil. Erik Sacks hide caption toggle caption Erik Sacks Dr. Fengyi Hu helped develop perennial rice, which has living roots that could help preserve valuable soil. Erik Sacks Thousands of farmers in China have started to grow a remarkable…
Could You Have Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock)If you have a hard time motivating yourself to hang out with people, connecting with your friends, or carrying on a conversation, you might brand yourself “antisocial.” As a result, you might even wonder if you have what’s known as antisocial personality disorder—but that name is a little misleading because it doesn’t describe…
Your Next Phone Could Survive Drops Better With New Gorilla Glass...
If you want your next smartphone to be better at withstanding drops on concrete, then you better hope that Corning's new glass lives up to its claims. The company introduced Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on Wednesday, the latest version of its durable glass for smartphones. Corning says the new glass should provide better drop resistance on rougher…
How Snow, Ice and Bad Weather Could Knock Out Your Home...
As a lifelong resident of the Carolinas, I've seen my share of severe weather, though my experiences may pale in comparison to the extreme snow and ice or violent thunderstorms seen in other parts of the country. Even with the relatively mild conditions here, bad weather has been to blame for temporarily losing my internet…
Infant Pterosaurs Might Fly. So, Did They Required Their Moms and...
Baby pterosaurs — flying reptiles that lived alongside dinosaurs — were probably able to spread their leathery wings and fly shortly after emerging from their eggs, scientists reported in a new study. Preserved eggs and embryos from Argentina and China suggested that pterosaur babies, or "flaplings," according to the researchers, had skeletons and wing membranes that…
Las Vegas Could See Its Earliest 100°F Reading Ever Recorded On...
The National Weather Service's high temperature forecast for April 29, 2020. Dennis Mersereau A significant early-season heat wave roasting the desert southwest will reach its peak on Wednesday as temperatures in Las Vegas threaten to crack the century mark. If the city hits 100°F, it would be the earliest triple-digit reading on record there, beating…
