Feb 10 How Olympic ski jumpers toe the line between falling and flying By Amy Pope, The Conversation Ski jumpers do everything they can to counteract the effects of gravity and fly as far as they can down hills. Continue reading
Feb 09 Why Lyme and other tick-borne diseases are on the rise By Ula Chrobak, Knowable Magazine The complex interplay of ticks, their habitats and hosts — along with changes in land use and climate — may be enabling the spread of the pathogens they carry. Continue reading
Feb 09 How competing on fake snow affects the performance of Olympic skiers and snowboarders By Peter Veals, The Conversation Snowmaking machines can produce enough snow to cover a run, but artificial snow is very different from natural flakes that fall from the sky. Continue reading
Feb 07 White House review finds top science adviser mistreated staff By Zeke Miller, Associated Press An internal review last year, prompted by a workplace complaint, found evidence that Lander bullied staffers and treated them disrespectfully. Continue reading
Feb 07 The high-speed physics of bobsled, luge and skeleton By John Eric Goff, The Conversation It may look like athletes in bobsled, luge and skeleton simply grab a sled and hang on until the bottom, but high-speed physics and tiny motions mean the difference between gold and a crash. Continue reading
Feb 04 Storm expected to glaze Pennsylvania, New England in ice By Kathleen Foody, Jill Bleed, Associated Press Ice threatened to wreak havoc on travel and electric service in the Northeast before the storm heads out to sea late Friday and Saturday. Continue reading
Feb 03 Hedgehogs are the cutest reminder that we shouldn't overuse antibiotics By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Antibiotic resistance is an international public health threat. New research involving hedgehogs can help inform the way we address the crisis. Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 7:27 Scientists discover shockingly high rates of COVID infections among white-tailed deer By William Brangham, Lorna Baldwin Scientists have recently discovered what they are calling a silent outbreak of coronavirus among white-tailed deer. William Brangham reports about how one of the most ubiquitous species in North America contracted COVID, and what that means for the future of… Continue watching
Jan 31 Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine wins full U.S. approval By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine after reviewing additional data on its safety and effectiveness. Continue reading
Jan 31 Canadian prime minister tests positive for COVID-19 By Associated Press Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has tested positive for COVID-19, but is ``feeling fine″ and will continue working remotely. Continue reading