Lori and George Schappell, Long-Surviving Conjoined Twins, Die at 62
They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody,” Lori said, “get past it and learn…
‘Aging in Place, or Stuck in Place?’
Homeownership is not the boon to older Americans that it once was.When it came to housing, Susan Apel and Keith…
Lasers, Inflatable Dancers and the Fight to Fend Off Avian Flu
Some poultry growers are turning to innovative tactics to protect their flocks, deploying deterrents like drones, air horns, balloons and…
The Fight to Fend Off Bird Flu With Lasers and Inflatable Dancers
Some poultry growers are turning to innovative tactics to protect their flocks, deploying deterrents like drones, air horns, balloons and…
Like Moths to a Flame? We May Need a New Phrase.
Over time researchers have found fewer of the insects turning up in light traps, suggesting they may be less attracted…
Scotland Made Big Climate Pledges. Now They’re ‘Out of Reach.’
Despite significant progress, Scotland was falling short on cutting vehicle emissions, switching to heat pumps and even restoring peatland, the…
Lyrid Meteor Shower 2024: Peak Time and How to Watch
Our universe might be chock-full of cosmic wonder, but you can only observe a fraction of astronomical phenomena with your…
The Dusty Magnets ofthe Milky Way
Every new generation of eyes sees a new version of our galaxy, the Milky Way.This Impressionistic swirl of color represents…
Heat-Related ER Visits Rose in 2023, CDC Study Finds
The NewsThe rate of emergency room visits caused by heat illness increased significantly last year in large swaths of the…
Land Under BLM Management to Get New Protections
The measure elevates conservation in a number of ways, including by creating new leases for the restoration of degraded areas.The…