Feb 22 Obama sends Congress $1.9 billion request to combat Zika virus By Andrew Taylor and Kevin Freking, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama Monday sent lawmakers an official $1.9 billion request to combat the spread of the Zika virus in Latin America and the U.S. Continue reading
Feb 22 Painter captures the data of climate change in 7 stunning watercolors By Corinne Segal For Jill Pelto, art is all about the data of climate change, from glacial melt to animal populations and forest fires. Continue reading
Feb 21 At least six dead in Fiji after powerful cyclone rips through the Pacific By Michael D. Regan At least six people in Fiji have died following one of the strongest Category-5 storm ever to strike the Southern Hemisphere. Cyclone Winston reached wind gusts of more than 200 mph as residents of Fiji on Sunday began surveying the… Continue reading
Feb 20 Cyclone Winston barrels down on Fiji By Michael D. Regan Residents of Fiji forged through the most powerful storm ever recorded on the the island-nation with gale-force winds this weekend reaching at least as high as 184 mph. Continue reading
Feb 20 Record number of Americans apply to be astronauts, NASA says By Michael D. Regan A record number of potential astronauts applied for NASA's space program, eclipsing a number that had been set nearly 40 years ago. Continue reading
Feb 20 How the Nazi's defense of 'just following orders' plays out in the mind By Joshua Barajas Stanley Milgram’s famous electric-shock experiments tackled whether a person could be coerced into behaving heinously, but new research released Thursday offers one explanation as to why. Turns out, people actually feel disconnected from their actions when they comply with orders,… Continue reading
Feb 19 Seeking an edge, these brain hackers mix up risky chemical cocktails for breakfast By John M. Glionna, STAT Enthusiasts of nootropics -- brain-enhancing supplements -- want to achieve better versions of themselves, but are the compounds safe?… Continue reading
Feb 18 What makes breast milk nutritious? The secret may be in a baby's gut By Nsikan Akpan By exploring the critical nutrients in breast milk, scientists have found part of being a healthy kid comes from within. Continue reading
Feb 17 Clinton's critical mistake in handling her email release By Nsikan Akpan Tread carefully before opting out. A new Harvard study explores why choosing not to disclose might be perceived as worse than lying. Continue reading
Feb 17 As Brazil grapples with Zika, vaccine rumors stir among mothers By Katie Worth, FRONTLINE In northern Brazil, mothers debate whether vaccines triggered the microcephaly outbreak versus the suspected cause: mosquito-borne Zika virus. Continue reading