Science
Understanding the Solstice: The Longest Day in the Northern Hemisphere
Sunday marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, known as the solstice. This event signifies the start of astronomical summer north of the equator. In the Southern Hemisphere, it marks the
Tectonic Stress at Critical Levels in Southern California Faults
Tectonic Stress and Seismic Risk in Southern California Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have found that tectonic stress along the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems in Southern California has reached
Cancer Incidence Rising in Iowa
Discussions about cancer in the United States have frequently concentrated on regions like ‘Cancer Alley’ in the Deep South, or the Appalachian states, known for high smoking rates. Recently, attention has shifted to Iowa, which
Innovative Research on Tiny Transparent Fish to Unlock Brain-Behavior Connections
Fluorescent proteins are being used inside transparent Danionella fish to help scientists track processes within its brain and body. Researchers at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus aim to unveil new insights about
Study Reveals Shared Brain Processing for Bilingual Speakers
A recent study on bilingual speakers has led to insights about how the brain processes multiple languages. Researchers discovered that a single ‘grammatical engine’ in the brain can manage the grammatical rules of multiple languages
Challenges and Progress in Tackling the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Inside the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe, laboratory technologist Sophia Mulei works diligently with control samples. This lab is one of the main centers for testing Ebola samples. The recent outbreak in the Democratic
SpaceX’s Historic IPO and Its Potential Impact
Tom Mueller, SpaceX’s first employee and a key aerospace engineer, shared his experiences and insights with CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent. Mueller, who had a strong interest in model rockets,
Funding Cuts and Reorganization Threaten Critical Wildfire Research
Wildfire and smoke maps available on the federal site fire.airnow.gov are partially the result of research supported by the U.S. Forest Service. This initiative illustrates the collaboration between technology and environmental sciences. At the University
U.S. Battles Screwworm Infestation Threatening Cattle Industry
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently visited Texas to observe efforts to combat the screwworm infestation threatening the cattle industry. The screwworm, an insect that feeds on live animal flesh, poses a significant threat and
Socioeconomic Factors and Their Impact on Preteen Brain Development
A recent study published in the journal Science reveals that a preteen’s neighborhood socioeconomics can significantly impact their brain development. Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images show that socioeconomic opportunities are the most influential factors shaping a child’s