Heavy rains are back in western Washington, and with them comes a flood watch for a big chunk of the region. This isn't just a drizzle; we're talking about a serious weather situation that could cause some serious trouble. The National Weather Service (NWS) put out the flood watch early Monday morn
Diego Pavia, the quarterback from Vanderbilt, found himself in hot water after his reaction to not winning the Heisman Trophy. He finished second to Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, who secured the award with a significant lead in first-place votes. Pavia's initial response was far from graceful. He shar
Tanning beds are not just a way to get a quick tan. They can cause serious harm to your skin. Recent research shows that using these machines can lead to widespread DNA damage. This damage can increase the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by three times. The study loo
Water pollution is a big problem. Harmful metals like lead, mercury, and cadmium often end up in our water. These metals can come from factories and other industries. They can hurt people, animals, and the environment. Scientists are working on ways to find these metals in water. One cool method us
Heavy rain has caused a levee to break near Seattle. This has led to evacuations in the area. The levee was supposed to protect over 30, 000 people. But now, the Green River is rising fast. It's the highest it's been in 60 years. The rain is not stopping. More is expected this week. This could make
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is in a tough spot. Congress can't agree on extending subsidies, and people are feeling the pinch. With open enrollment in full swing, many are worried about higher costs. A recent poll shows that half of the people who use the ACA say a $1, 000 increase in their health
Sesame seeds, those tiny powerhouses in your kitchen, might soon get a health makeover. Scientists have been experimenting with a clever idea: mixing proanthocyanidins (PA) from Chinese quince into roasted black sesame seeds. They tested different amounts, from 20 mg to 60 mg per 100 g, at various s
Grassland roads in Inner Mongolia are quiet and straightforward, perfect for testing self-driving cars. But, cows and sheep often wander onto the road, and sandstorms or snow can suddenly appear. These surprises make it hard for self-driving cars to handle everything on their own. Right now, these c
Plastic pollution is a growing problem. Right now, a garbage truck's worth of plastic is dumped into the environment every second. That's a lot of waste. And it's only going to get worse. By 2040, plastic production is expected to increase by more than 50 percent. But waste management won't keep up.
Cancer treatment just got a boost with a new tool that combines imaging and therapy. This tool, called NO2/BDP-BT, is designed to target cancer cells precisely. It works by using a special kind of light to kill cancer cells and monitor how well it's working. This is a big deal because traditional me
