There are good reasons why experts say that viewing the eclipse on April 8 without proper eyewear is dangerous.
Earlier Death Among Those Fearful of Illness
A new study out of Sweden has found that people diagnosed with an excessive fear of illness tend to die earlier than those less focused on health issues. The study, published December 13 in JAMA...
SpaceX Launches Rockets Back to Back
Aerospace company SpaceX successfully launched two more rockets Thursday evening, the last two missions for 2023. SpaceX has had several launches this year, both of its own accord and in partnership...
Juno Probe To Make Close Io Flyby
NASA's Juno space probe is expected to make a close flyby past Jupiter's volcanic moon Io on December 30,ย the closest a probe has been to the moon in decades. NASA's Juno spacecraft originally...
Hospital Program Trains Disabled Students
A program that provides internships to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities has been expanding into the metroplex. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth recently...
NASA Tests Drones for Autonomous Air Taxis
NASA scientists have completed successful testing of multiple drones beyond a line of site with no visual observer, marking an important step toward the use of autonomous air taxis in urban...
LifeVac Continues To Save Lives
Most recall a time when they have felt the terrifying feeling of choking on a piece of food, even if briefly. Perhaps even the thought of it makes your heart race. LifeVac aims to save the lives of...
Forecast Brings Cool Temps, Waning Gibbous Moon
North Texans will see cool weather moving into the New Year, with overnight temperatures dropping into the low to mid-30s through January 2. We can look forward to sunshine with intervals of clouds...
Cold Moon To Peak, Closing Out 2023
The last full moon of this year is expected to peak Tuesday night and continue being visible until Thursday morning. The so-called Cold Moon is about to reach its highest point in its long trek...
Scientists Unearth ‘Blue Dragon’ in Japan
Scientists have unearthed the remains of a prehistoric mosasaur, a large marine reptile the size of a great white shark that researchers believe lived in Earth's oceans 72 million years ago. In a...
Making Health a Priority This Holiday
As easy as it is to get swept away in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, maintaining healthy habits is key to making the most of time spent with friends and family. With many of us...
Less Salt Lowers Blood Pressure, Study Says
A recent study found that cutting just one teaspoon of salt from your diet each day can work just as well to lower blood pressure as medication, cutting your risk of heart disease and stroke....
Total Solar Eclipse To Pass Over Dallas
A rare total solar eclipse will pass over the United States in April of next year and the City of Dallas lies directly in its path. NASA is expecting a total solar eclipse to pass across portions of...
Is ‘Christmas Tree Syndrome’ Real?
Instead of offering relief from allergens, artificial Christmas trees can actually exacerbate them for some people, a reaction known as โChristmas tree syndrome.โ Christmas tree syndrome is real and...
Scientists Spot ‘Cosmic Christmas Tree’
NASA has revealed new images of a distant nebula located 2,500 light years from Earth that bears a strong resemblance to a decorated Christmas tree. The agency created a new composite imageย of the...
Local Fire Department To Battle Opioid Overdoses
The Fort Worth Fire Department has received new funding to expand its homeless intervention program by boosting its efforts to reduce opioid overdoses. Cowtown's city council approved a new round of...
Science Says It’s Winter; Here’s Why
Bundle up tight; the evening of December 21 is the winter solstice โ the longest night of the year and the astronomical start of winter. Although December 1 is often referred to as the start of...
Dangerous Carcinogen Levels Post Wildfire
Researchers have documented dangerous levels of carcinogens in Californian wildfire ash. Carcinogens, cancer-causing agents or substances, can be naturally occurring in the environment as well as...
Webb Telescope Captures New Uranus Images
NASA has revealed new images of the distant gas giant Uranus, showing the planet as well as its ring system and moons. The new images of Uranus, captured by the James Webb Telescope, show its...
Parkland Receives Grant for AI Initiative
Parkland Health in Dallas was named one of five beneficiaries of a nationwide initiative to better wield artificial intelligence tech and machine learning in healthcare diagnostics. Kaiser...
FDA Believes Recalled Applesauce Contaminated on Purpose
Health officials continue investigating why lead was found in children's applesauce snack foods. Some believe that the hazardous substance may have been added deliberately. Since November, the Food...