Hey there! If you enjoyed the sunshine on Saturday, prepare for a change. Sunday is bringing us mainly cloudy skies, with a good chance of rain as the day goes on. The clouds are moving in early, so don't expect much sun today. Rain will be light and scattered during the day. But as the sun sets, ge
Cancer, we know, is caused by tweaks in our genes. Scientists are hot on the trail of these mutated drivers, hoping to shed light on how cancer starts. But figuring out which genes are common or unique to different cancers is no walk in the park. This study aims to change that. Scientists have whipp
Roads in Huntsville and Madison County might look fine, but don’t be fooled! City officials warned that icy patches are making driving dangerous. On Saturday morning, some sections of Memorial Parkway and I-565 were shut down due to ice, but they reopened later in the day. Jeff Birdwell, the directo
Scientists are now using a new technique called next-generation sequencing to look at many genes in cancer cells at once. This helps them figure out which treatments could work best. The method was tested in multiple places to make sure it's reliable and accurate. It's like having a detailed roadmap
Early Saturday morning, the DC region woke up to a fresh layer of snow, thanks to an overnight winter weather system. The total snowfall ranged from 1 to 3 inches, making roads potentially slippery. Some areas, like Garrett and Western Highland counties, expected an additional 2 to 4 inches, with is
In a shocking turn of events, California faced some of its worst wildfires ever recorded. As Los Angeles burned, scientists revealed that 2024 was the hottest year on record. This isn't just a coincidence—it's a warning sign. Global temperatures are rising, and oceans are unusually warm. We've enter
Hang on tight, folks! The weather is about to get interesting. A low-pressure system is on its way from the Dakotas to Minnesota, bringing snow along with it. Today might be calm, but don't let that fool you. Snowflakes will start dancing around northern regions late tonight, spreading to the rest o
You might be wondering, what's special about North Carolina's new governor, Josh Stein? Well, he's having a unique start to his term. Instead of the usual outdoor inauguration ceremony in Raleigh, he's giving a televised speech indoors. Why the change? Blame it on the winter weather! Snow, sleet, an
Rhododendrons, especially Rhododendron simsii ( R. simsii ), can face serious trouble due to heavy metal pollution. One such metal, cadmium (Cd), is particularly harmful to these plants. Cd can mess with their growth and how they perform photosynthesis. Not much is known about how rhododendron
Professional athletes are facing a new wave of sophisticated home burglaries. The FBI recently warned sports leagues about a rise in break-ins, likely orchestrated by international criminals. These thieves are targeting athletes' homes for high-end goods while the players are away at games. To pull
