The US and its allies are focused on preventing a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. A new report argues there’s a lack of readiness for other ways China could take control of Taiwan. An aggressive Chinese coercion campaign is far more likely than an invasion and already happening, experts warn. With the US and its allies […]
Youve been waiting 45 minutes for your food delivery order — and it gets sent to the wrong house. The airline lost your luggage after making your plane sit on the tarmac for hours. Or you’re driving to work and someone cuts you off. Suddenly, your grip on the steering wheel tightens, your heart pounds […]
It’s been 15 years since the last time NASA’s groundbreaking Hubble Space Telescope was serviced by astronauts. And the aging observatory, which has been circling our planet in a low Earth orbit since 1990, is looking a little worse for wear. Ongoing technical issues have forced teams back on the ground to halt scientific activities […]
Ocean temperatures that have gone “crazy haywire” hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in history. It’s so bad that scientists are hoping for a few hurricanes to cool things off. More than three-fifths — 62.9% — of the world’s coral reefs are badly hurting […]
For those who had the opportunity to see the aurora this weekend, it was quite a spectacular moment. But while seeing the aurora borealis is thrilling and exciting for us, the same coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and geomagnetic storms that make these light shows possible can also wreak havoc on some of the technology that’s […]
Let’s face it: Between busy schedules, tempting treats and the allure of convenience foods, sticking to a healthy diet can be a challenge. Thankfully, healthy eating hacks can help you reach your wellness goals without feeling deprived. We asked experts to break down what tricks actually work, plus how to effortlessly incorporate them into your […]
For many, the ideal summer includes plenty of time relaxing at the beach, pool or lake. Often these activities include an alcoholic beverage, whether it’s a canned hard seltzer, ice-cold beer or a fruity cocktail garnished with a tiny umbrella. But while partying poolside or sipping a margarita with your toes in the sand may […]
Despite repeated warnings from U.S. health agencies, sales of raw milk continue to rise, even amid the ongoing outbreak of bird flu among dairy cattle. Weekly sales of raw milk have increased by between 21% and 65% compared to the same weeks last year, according to data shared with the Associated Press by NielsenIQ, a […]
Summer 2023 saw record-breaking heat, and, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, 90% of the 120,000 heat-related emergency room visits in the United States last year took place during the months of May and September. CDC data also shows an increase in heat-related ER visits among those under the age of 18. […]
From Dec. 16, 1811, to Feb. 7, 1812, three major earthquakes violently shook part of the central United States. Trees bent and snapped. Sand blows erupted. Chimneys toppled and cabins collapsed. Crashing waves tormented boats on the Mississippi River, which appeared to run backward. A swath of marshes became the 15,000-acre Reelfoot Lake. The earthquakes […]
Russian troops appear to be creating a “buffer zone” in northeast Ukraine, military experts said. The goal is likely to stop Ukraine from carrying out cross-border raids on Russian towns, they said. Earlier this year, the Kremlin pledged to do everything it could to protect Belgorod. Russian forces appear to be creating a “buffer zone” instead […]
From coast to coast, spanning Connecticut to Florida to Washington state, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisories warning against the consumption of raw oysters have been making headlines. Over the past year alone, multiple recalls have been issued because of the potential contamination of oysters with foodborne illnesses such as norovirus, salmonella, and Vibrio parahaemolyticus, […]