An unusual fungus that's been devastating bats across North America has now been discovered in the Sacramento region. This fungus, known for causing white-nose syndrome, can lead to the death of millions of bats. Recently, a western red bat in Sutter County tested positive for the fungus. This is su
Imagine throwing away 13 billion iPhones every year. That's the scary prediction for electronic waste by 2030, thanks to the AI boom. Silicon Valley companies are pouring money into data centers for generative AI. But all this progress comes at a cost. The chips and equipment used today will soon be
Pfizer, a major player in the pharmaceutical industry, has recently shared more details about its weight loss drug pipeline. This comes as part of their efforts to compete in the growing market for weight loss medications, currently dominated by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. These companies have found
Did you know that changes in your iron levels could be a warning sign of colon cancer, even in young adults? For years, colon cancer was mainly linked to people over 65. But since the '90s, rates have been rising in adults under 50. Dr. Joel Mason from Tufts University shared that symptoms like rect
NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon is making significant progress. The core stage of the Space Launch System rocket arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, July 23. This massive rocket stage, measuring 212 feet (65 meters), was transported by NASA's Pegasus barge from New Orleans ov
A Louisiana state trooper, Kory York, recently avoided jail time by pleading no contest to a lesser charge in the 2019 death of Black motorist Ronald Greene. Initially facing severe charges like negligent homicide and malfeasance, York now faces a year of probation after agreeing to testify against
Imagine having internet access anywhere in the world. That's what SpaceX promises with its Starlink project. But is it worth the risk to our environment? Over 100 researchers think it's time to find out. They've asked the U. S. government to review the environmental impact of launching thousands of
Samsung appears to be cooking up a storm with two upcoming rugged devices. Rumors suggest a new Galaxy phone and tablet are on their way, possibly under the XCover and Tab Active brands. Let's dive into what we know so far. An unannounced Samsung phone has popped up with the model number SM-G766B.
In the Panhandle Health District, kids are becoming little health heroes! Each spring, the district's Lead Health Intervention Program visits schools to teach third to fifth graders about lead exposure. This year, students from Harrison Elementary, Pinehurst Elementary, and Silver Valley Christian A
Cecilia Hailey, a former teacher at Donda Academy, is suing Kanye West for wrongful termination. She claims she was fired for opposing the school's unusual curriculum. Hailey says that the rapper wanted students to march and take rifle shooting classes. She thought these ideas were strange and compa
