The influenza A virus is a persistent threat to public health, causing yearly outbreaks and occasionally, global pandemics. The usual countermeasures, vaccines and antiviral drugs, have limitations. One issue is that new virus strains can resist antivirals and make vaccines less effective. Tradition
The news was announced on a regular Friday. A certain figure with a controversial name has promised big changes for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. He said he planned on removing most board members and appoint himself as president of the Center. The man, whose
How did a bright mathematician from Germany get involved with a group suspected of multiple murders across the country? It is a question that baffles many. A shocking discovery was made in Pennsylvania. Two bodies were found, Richard and Rita Zajko, murdered on New Year’s Eve. The Pennsylvania St
There's a big problem that often happens when drones take pictures of water. The sun's reflection, called sun glint, can make it hard to see what's really going on in the water. This is especially true near the coast, where the water is often murky. Old ways of fixing this problem, using near-infrar
Solar energy is booming in coastal areas. As these large PV modules pop up, we need to know how they mess with the environment. The coastal mudflats are a hotspot for these solar projects. These mudflat intertidal zones are the landing pads of birds and wildlife. First, picture a large area of the
You can prepare yourself for a day of mixed precipitation. Yesterday, a cold snap set temperatures to the low teens. This morning, skies are covered, and snow is heading coastward. It might already be falling where you are. In the Boston area, expect flakes to begin between 9 a
One of the great universities in the US, South Carolina, will have a new face in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Sterling Sharpe, a standout wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, has already been announced as the first University of South Carolina alumni to be inducted in 2025. I
Panama's relationship with China and the United States is heating up. In a sudden turn of events, Panama has decided not to renew a major infrastructure deal with China, citing pressure from the United States to reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, a critical pathway for global trade. C
The world of politics is always full of surprises. Recently Trump had a meeting with GOP leaders. Trump wants to change some tax rules. He wants to stop certain tax benefits that billionaires like sports team owners get. He also wants them to to close some tax benefits for hedge fund managers.
First, let's talk about algae. You know, those tiny plants that live in water? People want to use them to make biofuels and proteins. But growing algae on a large scale can be tricky because of changing weather conditions. There is a problem and a solution. New technology called FIPO is a game-chan
