Lots of people worry about eating healthy and avoiding nasty chemicals. Unfortunately, food carrying the nasty chemicals known to cause cancer and weaken your immune and respiratory system. These harmful substances are super tiny, found in food and are known as toxins like aflatoxins. At first, the
Psyllids, or plant lice, are tiny bugs with a big problem. They have a habit of sucking out the sap of plants. The damage they cause isn’t just physical. The bugs are also known to spread nasty bacteria. These bacteria are tricky to deal with. They have reduced genomes and can’t be grown in lab
A medical transport plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia just minutes after taking off. Investigators are still looking for the cockpit voice recorder. The crash site was a mess, with debris scattered everywhere. It was dangerous to be around. People were encouraged to avoid the area. Seventeen
Over the dark, frigid Potomac River, a tragic mid-air clash unfolded injuring more than justonlookers. In the bustling skies surrounding Washington's capital, mid-air disasters have troubled the skies. Two aircraft shared the same airspace with tragic ends. On one side was a small
Welcome to February. The month has begun with a flurry of events. This month is starting off very intense. The Chicago area was shaken by a series of immigration raids and arrests. This round of enforcement was done by the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Police Superintendent Larry
Scientists have been curious to discover whether the interaction between plasmons and excitons in certain materials can achieve a special state of light matter interaction, known as strong coupling. These interactions are often observed when there is a mix of light and electrons at the nano scale,
Washington DC was the site of a devastating tragedy, as the world of figure skating lost many young talents and their mentors. On a cold evening, a plane collision brought everything to a dramatic halt. It happened right after a wildly successful camp for the sport's rising stars. This wasn
Scottie Scheffler found himself in a tough spot at the Pebble Beach course, where the wind was fierce and the temperatures were low. During the second round, on the par-5 18th hole, the golfer's tee shot went toward beach. What happened next was part of a lucky break. On their quest to find their b
The universe is full of planets. Many of us are drawn to the sand and dust of desert worlds. "Star Wars" and the "Dune" series are famous for their desert planets. Tatooine and Arrakis are memorable. Is it possible to have dry and dusty planets with life such as creatures like womp rats, sandworms o
Platte County has not been able to implement a youth mental health fund. This fund was approved as a quarter-cent sales tax by voters. However, it was halted by commissioners in December. Months later, this decision remains contentious. A report was released from the Platte County Health De
