Fluralaner, a popular treatment for chickens, is proving to be an effective way to combat the southern house mosquito, scientifically known as Culex quinquefasciatus. This is important because these mosquitoes carry diseases like the West Nile virus, which can be harmful to humans. Scientists tested
Get ready for a weather mix-up as we dive into one of the busiest travel weeks of the year! Today, New England is basking in sunshine and seasonable temperatures, but keep an eye out for some cloudy spots and scattered snow showers in the higher elevations. The real kicker? A strong northwest wind t
You might not think ozone, which is usually talked about in the context of Earth's protective layer, would affect rainfall and wildfires. But scientists have found a surprising connection in West Siberia. Over the past few decades, changes in summer rainfall have greatly influenced wildfire activity
Last week, Ukraine fired British-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia, drawing a furious response from Vladimir Putin. Russia retaliated by firing a ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro and threatening to attack countries that supply Kyiv with long-range weapons, like the UK and US. Thi
Western flower thrips (WFT) are tiny pests that love to chomp on various plants, including roses and kidney beans. Scientists wanted to know how the food they eat affects the bacteria living in their guts. They collected adult WFT guts and analyzed the DNA of these gut bacteria. Turns out, the thrip
Buckle up, West Coast! A storm's been wreaking havoc from California to Washington. Washington's taken the brunt of it, with trees toppling and two lives lost. Schools shut down, and power's out in many places. Oregon and Northern California aren't spared either; travel's delayed, and roads are clos
Netball is a sport that keeps players on their toes, literally. It's all about quick moves and sudden stops, which can take a toll on players' bodies, especially their ankles and knees. A recent study in the Western Cape, South Africa, took a close look at what semi-professional netball players know
Ever heard of a 'bomb cyclone'? It's a scary-sounding weather term that's in the news again. The West Coast is bracing for a big storm, and this rapid weather change is called bombogenesis by meteorologists. When a cold air mass meets a warm one, often over water, a storm can quickly intensify. This
picture this: Monday's a tough day for many Americans living in the western and northern states of the US. A big winter storm is on its way, and it's going to make traveling super unsafe. The storm's coming from the Pacific Ocean, bringing a mix of rain and snow. Last week was already quite cold due
Working for Kanye West was nothing short of a nightmare, according to a former employee. In a new lawsuit, Murphy Aficionado detailed his unpleasant experiences while working for the rapper. He claimed that West once walked out of a business meeting to have loud sex with his wife, Bianca Censori, in
