Early Tuesday, winter weather advisories covered at least 14 states in the U. S. , with the National Weather Service (NWS) predicting up to 18 inches of snow in some areas. These warnings are issued when freezing rain or snow exceeding two to four inches is expected to cause significant travel issue
This holiday season, travelers in New England might encounter a white Christmas in a way they hadn't planned. A snowstorm is predicted to hit, potentially covering some areas with up to 8 inches of snow. With the vast majority of travelers choosing to drive, the roads are expected to be particularly
Imagine a tiny spacecraft racing towards the Sun, all for the sake of science! This is no ordinary journey; it's one that NASA's Parker Solar Probe is about to undertake on Christmas Eve. On this daring mission, the probe will swoop within a mere 3. 8 million miles of the Sun’s surface, hotter than
The Green Bay Packers are set to face off against the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, and the stakes are high. A win for the Packers tonight will secure their spot in the NFC Wild Card playoffs. Though they're out of the running for the NFC North title, thanks to the Lions' win over the Bears, t
Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) is a puzzling condition where people suddenly die for no clear reason, even after thorough examinations. Researchers explored how age and gender influence the chances of finding a cause behind these mysterious deaths. They used two methods: examining the perso
The world of genetic counseling is evolving, and Australia and New Zealand are no exception. These countries are home to a diverse group of professionals who help people understand and cope with genetic disorders. But how diverse is this workforce, and do they have the capacity to meet the needs of
Have you ever considered the tiny iron particles hiding in your water? These microscopic invaders can harm our bodies and damage the pipes that transport water. Fortunately, scientists have found a clever way to capture these iron ions using two materials called polydopamine (PDA) and polymethyl met
Imagine playing cricket on the beach with your friends. The sun is shining, the sand is warm, and everything seems normal. That’s what Yusuf, now a motor rickshaw driver, was doing when a huge earthquake under the ocean caused a massive tsunami to strike the coast of India. It was December 26, 2004,
In 2023, Canada faced its most devastating wildfire season ever, with over 15 million hectares burned. This was more than double any previous record. The fires led to massive evacuations and terrible air quality all the way to the northeastern United States. Using climate models, scientists found th
Ever wondered how we can turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into something useful, like fuel? This is where copper (Cu) comes in. As a unique element in the periodic table, Cu can convert CO2 into valuable products such as ethylene (C2H4) and ethanol (C2H5OH). But Cu isn't perfect—it has low activity and poo
