Norovirus Cases Are Surging Right Now
There’s one potential party guest that you definitely want to steer clear of this New Year’s Eve: norovirus. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that…
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Jimmy Carter’s Biggest Victory Was in the Worm-Killing Business
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is dead at the age of 100. While there are many aspects of Carter’s life that deserve spotlights, few might be as noteworthy as his…
This May Be the Most Distant Well-Defined Spiral Galaxy Ever Seen by Humans
The Webb Space Telescope is ushering in the New Year in a similar fashion to us humans, by capturing images of brilliant bursts of color in the sky. Well, not…
Scientists Built Tiny VR Goggles for Mice
Humans aren’t the only ones getting in on the virtual reality craze. Scientists have just debuted a new technology that allows mice to more realistically—and adorably—experience VR in the lab.…
ULA Wants to Make Its Rocket ‘Lethal’ to Defend U.S. Assets in Space
The 200-foot Vulcan Centaur rocket could do more than just launch satellites to orbit. As the rocket awaits certification to launch military payloads, United Launch Alliance (ULA) suggests that Vulcan…
Bird Flu Spreads to Pet Birds in Vermont
A backyard flock in Vermont was sickened with H5N1, agricultural officials said on Thursday, following other reports of bird flu-related animal deaths this month beyond commercial farms and wildlife. The…
Famous Orca Mom Seen Carrying Dead Calf for the Second Time
Humans aren’t the only ones who experience grief over losing their loved ones. Whale researchers have just documented an orca mother carrying around her recently deceased calf—an act that many…
Rival to SpaceX’s Starlink Goes Dark After Failing to Account for Leap Year
French satellite operator Eutelsat failed to account for last year’s leap year, leading to an embarrassing service outage that lasted for 48 hours. OneWeb’s satellite constellation restored internet services after…
Alcohol Should Come With Cancer Warning Label Like Cigarettes, U.S. Surgeon General Says
It seems that far too many Americans are in the dark about alcohol’s cancer risk. This week, the U.S. surgeon general highlighted the connection between alcohol and cancer, while also…
How to Watch the First Big Meteor Shower of the Year
Brilliant streaks of light are set to illuminate the sky, heralding the year’s first celestial spectacle. The Quadrantid meteor shower is set to peak on Friday, January 3, during the…