A man from Washington state has sadly passed away from a rare type of bird flu. This is the first time this particular strain, called H5N5, has been known to infect a human. The man, who was older and had other health issues, lived near Seattle and took care of chickens in his backyard. Experts think his birds might have caught the virus from wild birds. The good ne...
The Trump administration has big plans for offshore drilling. They want to open up areas along the coasts of California, Florida, and Alaska for oil and gas exploration. This move is part of a larger push to boost U. S. energy production and jobs. But not everyone is on board. California and Florida, both heavily reliant on tourism and clean beaches, are strongly op...
Donald Glover recently shared a personal health struggle that many might not know about. He was on his Childish Gambino tour when things took a serious turn. While performing in Louisiana, he felt a sharp pain in his head. He pushed through the show, but his vision was blurry. The next stop was Houston, where he went to the hospital. That's when he got the shocking n...
In a small Texas city near Houston, a high-tech security system is keeping a close eye on everyone who comes and goes. This isn't your average security setup. It's a network of cameras and license plate readers that creates an invisible barrier around the city. The goal is to catch criminals and protect residents. But it also raises some big questions about privacy. ...
Pennsylvania is a big deal in the energy world. It's the second-largest natural gas producer in the U. S. , right behind Texas. The state also exports a lot of coal. Recently, U. S. Sen. Dave McCormick hosted an event focusing on AI and energy. This event showed how important Pennsylvania is for the country's energy future and the economic chances it brings for peopl...
C. J. Stroud, the Houston Texans' rising star, is not just making waves on the football field. The 24-year-old quarterback is currently sidelined with a concussion, but his off-field life has been the talk of the town. The Texans are holding onto hope that Stroud will return soon, but for now, they are focusing on their 5-5 record and their spot in the AFC South. St...
Scientists have cooked up a clever way to tackle a nasty pollutant called formaldehyde. This stuff is everywhere, from factories to dirty water, and it's not great for our health. The trick? They've given yeast cells a superpower boost. First, they tweaked the yeast to produce more of an enzyme that breaks down formaldehyde. Then, they added tiny nano-particles that...
Salmonella is a big deal when it comes to food poisoning. It causes millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths every year. But what makes it so hard to beat? It's not just the bacteria itself—it's how they team up to form biofilms. Biofilms are like tiny, protective cities that bacteria build. They stick to surfaces and create a slimy shield. This shield makes th...
Josh Allen, the star quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, returned to his alma mater, the University of Wyoming, for a special ceremony. The event took place during a game against Nevada, where Allen's jersey number, 17, was retired. This honor makes him only the third athlete in Wyoming's history to have his jersey retired, joining former basketball players Fennis Dem...
The Colorado River is in serious trouble. The states that rely on it missed a big deadline to agree on how to share its water. Lakes Mead and Powell are almost empty, and nature doesn't care about human arguments. The problem is that the rules made in 1922 don't work anymore. Back then, people thought the river had more water than it actually does. Now, with climate...