The US Department of Health and Human Services recently made a bold move. They ended a contract with Moderna. The contract was for developing an mRNA vaccine for bird flu. The reason given was that mRNA technology is not well-tested. This decision sparked a response from Pfizer's CEO, Dr. Albert Bou
Wildfires are raging across Canada, with over 90 blazes burning out of control. These fires have forced thousands of people to leave their homes in the province of Manitoba. The smoke from these fires has traveled far, reaching the Midwest and Great Plains in the United States. This smoke has trigge
The Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and experts are sounding the alarm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasted 13 to 19 storms from June 1 to November 30. This is above the typical average of 14 storms per year. The reason? Warmer ocean temperatures are fueling more st
The battle against climate change is complex. One often overlooked ally in this fight is harvested wood products (HWPs). These products play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Many countries have recognized this and included it in their climate action plans under the Pari
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is going through a major overhaul. Kash Patel, the new director, has big plans to reshape the organization. He has been clear about his goals since before he took the job. Patel believes the FBI needs a complete makeover. He thinks the top leaders have been corrup
The world of space exploration just got a shake-up. Jared Isaacman, a tech mogul and close friend of Elon Musk, was set to take the reins at NASA. However, President Trump pulled the plug on his nomination. This decision came after a careful look at Isaacman's past connections. Isaacman, the brains
In Texas, a new bill is on its way to the governor's office, aiming to significantly change how schools handle LGBTQ topics and diversity efforts. The bill, known as Senate Bill 12, wants to stop schools from having clubs that focus on sexual orientation or gender identity. It also wants to ban
Santiago de Chile has been under the microscope for a long time. Scientists have been curious about how the city's heat changes over time and space. This is not just about the city itself. It is also about how the city's heat interacts with larger weather patterns. This is the first time such a deta
Climate change is shaking up the world's water supply. It's messing with the natural water cycle, making it harder to manage water resources and plan for the future. To tackle this, experts are using smart tech and models to predict how climate change will affect water availability. They used a bun
The NBA's "Inside the NBA" has been a staple of sports television for decades, winning 23 Sports Emmys and earning a reputation as one of the best studio shows ever. This year, the show added two more Emmys to its collection, with Ernie Johnson named outstanding host and Charles Barkley outstanding
