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Colombian family’s genes offer new clue to delaying onset of Alzheimer’s
Some early research is being conducted to understand how to induce a mutation that delays symptoms.
Collecting sex-crazed zombie cicadas on speed: Scientists track a bug-controlling fungus
A nasty fungus can take control over a cicada, producing amphetamine in the critter and making it hypersexual, thereby fueling the parasite's spread.
About 150 million people expected to experience temps above 90 F in extreme heat wave
The National Weather Service warned that daily temperatures in many parts of the Midwest and the Northeast could reach record highs.
White House swears in first class of American Climate Corps
The federal program is looking to fill more than 9,000 roles by the end of the month.
Olympic hopefuls speak out about fears of severe summer heat in Paris
Athletes are voicing concerns that climate change could make their sports dangerous.
Extremes collide in Florida: Summer weather and Gov. Ron DeSantis' agenda
Florida has passed bills rolling back climate-focused energy initiatives and restricting localities from requiring workplace heat protections.
FDA advises Covid vaccine makers to target new contagious strain for fall shots
The selection comes as Covid cases are rising in some parts of the country.
Houston, we don't have a problem: NASA fuels alarm after accidentally airing emergency space drill
“There is no emergency situation going on aboard the International Space Station,” NASA said after the audio was broadcast Wednesday night.
Monkey breeding facility would turn a Georgia town into a noisy, smelly 'jungle,' residents say
Researchers say they need more monkeys for medical testing, but plans to build new breeding facilities have faced organized pushback.
Feel grief when a favorite TV show ends? You're not alone
A study found that fans of the Australian show “Neighbours” experienced genuine grief and loss after the show was canceled.
Giant 'sunbathing' fish that washed ashore in Oregon turned out to be an unexpected oddity
Identifiers first identified the mola tecta, or hoodwinker sunfish, in 2017.
