In Northern Uganda, a new way to fight malaria is being discussed. Scientists have created mosquitoes with a special gene that can spread through populations. This is called gene drive. The goal is to reduce the number of mosquitoes that spread malaria. But how do people in Northern Uganda feel abo
Alaska is in a tough spot when it comes to health care. The state already has some of the highest health care costs in the country. Now, there's a big problem coming up. The extra help that makes health insurance affordable for many Alaskans is about to run out. This isn't just a problem for a few p
In a lighthearted moment, a politician in Nagaland, India, accidentally referred to cricket star Virat Kohli as "Anushka Sharma's husband" instead of using his name. Temjen Imna Along, a minister in the Nagaland government, was asked about his favorite current cricketer during an event. He quickly n
In the vast, icy landscapes of Alaska, three women are coming together to shed light on climate change in a unique way. Debbie Clarke Moderow, once a fierce competitor in the grueling Iditarod sled dog race, has traded her sled for a pen. Her journey from the race track to the written page is just o
Shonda Rhimes, a well-known figure in the TV industry, has always been open about her journey as a creator and a mom. She recently shared a personal story that highlights the tough choices working parents often face. Rhimes admitted that she missed Sandra Oh's final scenes on "Grey's Anatomy" becau
The Trump administration has thrown its support behind a controversial mining road in Alaska's Ambler region, but is this really a good idea? The federal government has pledged $35. 6 million to Trilogy Metals, a Canadian company exploring the area. This investment is quite small for a mining compan
Alabama is in for a stormy night, with severe weather on the horizon. The National Weather Service has issued a heads-up for damaging winds, heavy rain, and even a possible tornado. The western part of the state is expected to bear the brunt of these storms, with the threat easing as you move eastwa
Malaria is a big problem. One idea to fight it is to use pesticides on humans or animals. These pesticides are called endectocides and ectocides. Scientists are trying to figure out the best way to test these pesticides on mosquitoes that spread malaria. Testing these pesticides in labs is tricky.
Alabama is keeping an eye on the skies this weekend, as weather experts predict a slight chance of severe storms. The northwest part of the state is under a Level 1 risk, which is the lowest level on the scale. This means that while storms are possible, they are not highly likely. The main concern
A sneaky group called Storm-2657 is causing trouble. They are breaking into employee accounts to steal salaries. This group is mostly going after U. S. companies, especially those in higher education. They are using HR software like Workday to do this. The scary part? They are not hacking the softw
