In Minnesota, at least 15 people have fallen ill due to E. coli poisoning, linked to a recent recall of over 167, 000 pounds of potentially contaminated ground beef. The recall was initiated by Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. after state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and dete
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
In October and November 2017, NASA and the Netherlands Institute for Space Research (SRON) teamed up for the ACEPOL campaign. This event saw six advanced instruments, including four multi-angle polarimeters (MAPs) and two lidars, fly over the western United States on NASA's ER-2 high-altitude aircra
Get ready, Bay Area! A huge storm is on the way, and it's set to dump a lot of rain. The northern part took the brunt on Wednesday and Thursday, with places like Santa Rosa and Guerneville getting soaked. But hold on tight, because Friday is going to be a soggy day for the East Bay, Peninsula, and S
Gap, the well-known apparel brand, had a bit of a rough third quarter. Hurricanes and unseasonably warm weather really took a toll on their sales. But, despite these challenges, they still managed to do better than expected. In fact, they even raised their annual sales guidance for the third time th
Every year, experts and communicators eagerly await the Pew Research Center's report on trust in science. This year's results, released just last week, bring a glimmer of hope. After taking a hit during the pandemic, trust in scientists is slowly making a comeback. The survey, conducted with nearly
The 2024 election was a surprise for the Democratic Party, which saw a shift in their voter base. They lost support among Hispanics, Asians, Blacks, and both the working and middle class. The only group where they made gains was college-educated white voters. This raised questions about their approa
Let's dive into an interesting study that checked how adding different amounts of salt (ranging from 0 to 12. 5 parts per thousand) affects the structure, characteristics, and 3D-printing performance of a mix called rice starch-curdlan composite gel. This mix is like a type of jelly made from starch
2024 is just around the corner, and there are some big topics that are going to make waves. Let's dive into a few of them. First off, the global economy is going through some changes. With new trade agreements and shifts in power, it's a time of uncertainty. But it's also a time of opportunity. Cou
Do you know that multiple sclerosis (MS) can affect your brain in different ways? People with progressive MS (PMS) might face a unique set of challenges compared to those with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). Scientists are still trying to figure out if PMS patients have a distinct pattern of brain is
