A serious health risk has led to the temporary shutdown of bird markets across New York City. This mandatory shutdown, spanning a week, was prompted by the identification of seven bird flu cases. A similar situation has unfolded across the United States, where millions of birds have been culled. Thi
Deep in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, near the coast, lies a treasure trove of ancient history. These lands hold some of the oldest coastal pottery in South America. The people who lived here, thousands of years ago, left behind earthen mounds called Cerritos. The Cerritos were built arou
Pancreatic cancer is a formidable opponent. It's often found too late. That's why doctors and researchers around the world are trying to solve the mystery and solve it quick. It is a disease that makes people wonder- how much danger am I in? Genes passed on from parents can sometimes make you mor
The world of politics is always full of surprises. Recently Trump had a meeting with GOP leaders. Trump wants to change some tax rules. He wants to stop certain tax benefits that billionaires like sports team owners get. He also wants them to to close some tax benefits for hedge fund managers.
In the long run, the impact of COVID-19 on the guts of children is a big mystery. Kids continue to have issues with their GI tracts. They are still having stomach problems even after they have recovered from the virus. This is a part of what doctors call the postacute and chronic phases. The out
What if you could help save lives by understanding simple health tools used in communities? In the North Tongu District of Ghana, insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are being used to fight malaria, a big problem for kids under five. Let's dive in to see how well these nets are being used by the careg
Streaming videos are increasing in popularity, but what about the free ones that are full of content on YouTube? Here’s a surprising twist—a handful of movies are available free of charge! There are a few of us that have suddenly come across some classic films that heat up the internet on YouTube.
Autism is a big part of today's media landscape. It's everywhere—in movies, TV shows, news, and social media. This isn't always a bad thing, as it can help educate people. However, the way media often portrays autism can be a double-edged sword. The problem is that media often falls back on tired o
Imagine a world where connections are everything you might think of graphs. Researchers dove into the world of graph theory to explore something called H-eigenvalues and H-energy. They looked at different types of graphs, like κ-fold graphs and strong κ-fold graphs. They also checked out
Southern Ground Hornbills (SGHs) face big trouble with aggression among their fellow birds when living in captivity. Captive breeding can be tricky and unsafe for these birds. Birds from the same species can get aggressive toward each other, especially during the breeding season. It happens a lot w
