Month: April 2024

On a three-lane test track along the Monongahela River, an 18-wheel tractor-trailer rounded a curve. No one was on board.A ...

Science

Chemicals, forever: How do you fix a problem like PFAS?

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A landmark legal settlement has once again focused our attention on the dangers of "forever chemicals." ...

Science

Bird flu confirmed in Colorado dairy cows as outbreak spreads

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The U.S. Department of Agriculture found bird flu in northeast Colorado dairy cows this week, according ...

Science

Researchers spent two years in deep underground caves to bring this extraordinary fossil to light

The fossil skeleton in a secluded alcove of the cave. Credit: Rob French/Museums Victoria Pitch-black darkness. Crushing squeezes, muddy passages, ...

Science

Is scientific discovery driven by great individuals or by great teams?

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain "This isn't mine; this is one for the team," said Succession star Kieran Culkin as he ...

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Under the influence and under arrest. What happens if you’re drunk in the interrogation room?

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Imagine it's Friday night. You're enjoying happy hour with friends after a long week. You're relaxed, ...

Science

The Mars Sample Return Mission Has Shaky Future, NASA Calls For Backup

A critical NASA mission in the search for life beyond Earth, Mars Sample Return, is in trouble. Its budget has ...

Science

Here’s How To Avoid These 3 Types of Age-Related Vision Loss

Age is a risk factor for a host of diseases. Heart disease and stroke, most cancers, osteoarthritis, and, of course, ...

Health

GARRIOCH: Belleville Senators getting valuable playoff experience from series win

Published Apr 29, 2024 • 4 minute readThe Belleville Senators defeated the Toronto Marlies in the AHL Calder Cup first ...

Health

What it’s like patrolling Ottawa’s downtown to help the homeless