A dairy worker in Nevada might have caught a new version of bird flu. This strain, called D1. 1, has been making people sick and has even caused one death. The worker had pink eye, a common symptom of H5N1 bird flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still checking to c
The 2025 Grammys red carpet was infinitely stylish. Stars strutted in luxury fashion. What fans noticed was these stars' makeup, hair and the products they utilized were key to achieving these looks. Olivia Rodrigo went for a simple yet bold look. She wore a black Versace gown, with a black
On February 3, after a collision between an American Airlines plane and military helicopter, It was announced that all the biggest parts of the wreckage had been collected from the Potomac River. Recovery took place in the vicinity of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, as a result of
Getting sick from the flu can be miserable, but have you ever thought about how dirty air and weather conditions can make things worse? Many parts of China have been struggling with pollution, which raises lots of questions about how this along with the weather, affects our health, particularly our
Nervous about a hernia fix? You might be wondering: does it matter if I'm unconscious or just numb from the waist down during the surgery? A big debate in the surgical circle is whether to go with general anesthesia, where you're completely unconscious or to stay conscious but numb from the waist d
Did you know that not moving around enough can be a serious problem for your health and thinking skills? This is especially true for people with cognitive impairment, which is a fancy term for issues with thinking, remembering, and understanding. In Australia, there's a big question mark over how e
In the last couple of decades, China has been battling air pollution with a fierce determination. The Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan (APPCAP) was launched with a goal to improve air quality. The results were promising. From 2000 to 2023, the average annual concentration of PM2. 5 d
Microplastics are everywhere. In the water we drink, the food we eat, and even in our bodies. A 14-year-old discovered something alarming related to these tiny particles during a science project. She wondered what microplastics might do to our immune cells, so she did an experiment. It was discovere
Mines are dark and dangerous places. One of the biggest risks is the air. Air needs to be monitored closely to keep miners safe. The air in mines can change, making it hard to measure accurately. This can lead to faulty measurements and unsafe conditions. To make sure miners have enough safe ai
Climate change, sparked by a rise in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, is a major issue that requires immediate help. One such invention is direct air capture (DAC), which has the potential to fight climate change. CO2 emissions are bad for the planet. DAC has become a popular topic because it o
