Health Aug 26 Symptomless man linked to sexual transmission of Zika for first time The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report a Zika case transmitted by sex with an asymptomatic person in Maryland, while the U.S. Food and Drug administration expands its advisory for blood screening.
Science Aug 24 How do you stop invasive lionfish? Maybe with a robotic zapper A nonprofit company is engineering robots to cull invasive lionfish, a detrimental species in the Atlantic Ocean.
Science Aug 12 Inside the extraordinary nose of a search-and-rescue dog Rescue dogs are super-smellers, and the motley crew of scientists is figuring out why.
Health Aug 01 14 Zika cases linked to Miami mosquitoes; CDC cites possible insecticide resistance Florida Gov. Rick Scott has called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to activate their Emergency Response Team, after the state's health officials identified 10 additional cases of Zika virus infection that appear tied to local mosquitoes.
Health Jul 29 Florida mosquitoes ‘likely’ spreading Zika virus, Puerto Rico labeled ‘epidemic’ by CDC Florida health officials concluded local transmission of Zika virus is occurring in Miami-Dade County, while Puerto Rico continues to be hit hard by the disease.
Health Jul 28 2 Florida counties halt blood donations, as evidence mounts for local Zika transmission FDA has temporarily suspended blood donations in two Florida counties due to fears over Zika virus.
Science Jul 27 New antibiotic for deadly MRSA infections found right under our noses Scientists find a drug for one of the world's most dangerous antibiotic-resistant diseases buried inside the human nose.
Health Jul 15 First female-to-male sexual transmission of Zika reported in New York City A New York City resident has become the first woman suspected of transmitting Zika virus to a sexual partner.
Science Jul 14 Ducklings make way for abstract thought, Oxford study finds An Oxford study uses pairs of swinging objects to determine that ducklings have abstract thoughts.
Nation Jul 08 Officers identify suspect in shootings during Dallas protest against police violence Snipers reportedly attacked officers near a Dallas protest against police shootings.