How a healthy microbiome can reduce the severity of infection – and vice versa
A vast combination of microorganisms live in our gut, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Collectively,…
City Hall Plans Shutdown of Rikers Island Jails, But Is Mayor All-In?
At the close of Mayor Eric Adams’ first year in office, it’s not completely clear…
At least 5 people killed as deep and fast-moving storm hits Western U.S., extremely active weather pattern continues
At least 5 people were killed as a deep and fast-moving storm system brought flooding…
How science fiction predicted recent high-tech developments in chemistry
Real-world technology is often foretold by science fiction. In 1927, characters in the film Metropolis…
The new authenticity rules aiming to remove sub-standard varieties from the market
Basmati is the most popular speciality rice in the UK, adding extra flavour and subtlety…
Large sinkhole opens up inside Yorktown, N.Y. park
A large sinkhole opened up inside a popular multi-sports park complex in Westchester County, New…
Sanders Calls on Buttigieg to Hold Southwest CEO Accountable for ‘Greed and Incompetence’
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday urged the Transportation Department to ensure Southwest’s chief executive pays…
Weed Retailers With Criminal Histories Were Promised a Head Start. Instead, They’re Stuck In Line.
Back in March, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that people who’ve been impacted by a past…
Do all animals have belly buttons?
Do live-born lizards have belly buttons, and do live-born reptiles have an umbilical cord? –…
Brazil Ramps Up Security for Lula Inauguration Amid Concerns Over Right-Wing ‘Terrorists’
With Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva set to be inaugurated on Sunday, the…