A new kind of buzz unseen for centuries is set to arrive this spring. Trillions of cicadas are expected to emerge later this spring across some of the United States. Scientists expect Brood XIX,...
Are Our Low-Protein Diets Making Us Obese?
A recent paper focusing on the worldwide obesity epidemic suggests that the low levels of protein provided in modern diets might be partly to blame. The authors of a review article recently...
TX Girl Promotes Pediatric Cancer Research
A 12-year-old cancer patient from Waxahachie traveled to Washington, D.C. to champion the cause of pediatric cancer research, even as her own treatment options have dried up. Isabella Day said she...
Red Cross Reports National Blood Shortage
The American Red Cross reported Monday that the nation is currently experiencing a shortage in blood supply. The need for the distribution of blood is currently overtaking the rate of donations, and...
Gas Discovery Hints at Life on Distant Planet
Astronomers have discovered the potential for life on a distant world. NASA announced on Monday that scientists have discovered evidence of carbon-bearing molecules including methane and carbon...
FDA Approves Updated COVID Vaccines
The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Monday in a bid to lower the number of hospitalizations and deaths associated with the virus. COVID-19 cases have been rising across the United States...
VIDEO: Ancient Roman Swords Found in Dead Sea Cave
Four remarkably well-preserved Roman swords believed to be nearly 2,000 years old have been discovered in a secluded cave on cliffs near the Dead Sea. Israeli archeologists from the Israel Antiquity...
Remains of Two Victims of 9/11 Identified
Just ahead of the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, officials confirmed the identification of two more victims who died at Ground Zero. Monday, September 11, marks the 22nd anniversary of...
COVID-19 Cases Tick Up
Summer vacations and the beginning of the new school year coincided with an increase in COVID-19 cases last month, and the upward trend in cases has continued into September. Across the United...
CDC Says Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Increasing
A rare but dangerous flesh-eating bacteria known as vibrio vulnificus has triggered alarm in the public health sector. The CDC has released a health alert due to a spike in vibrio infections. In the...
Recall Notice Affects 85,000 Highchairs
Over 85,000 Boon Flair and Flair Elite highchairs have been recalled due to safety concerns. The affected product units were available for purchase at both brick-and-mortar stores and major online...
Superfoods Fight Obesity, Depression
Some superfoods are a ticket to better brain and mental health. While ingesting superfoods can give us a boost no matter our age or situation, following a nutritious diet and maintaining a healthy...
122 Tons of Frozen Chicken Meals Recalled
Approximately 245,366 pounds of Banquet chicken strip entrees have been the subject of an urgent recall after it was determined they could possibly contain bits of plastic. The U.S. Department of...
NASA To Test New Laser Array
NASA plans to demonstrate its new laser communication technology later this year. SpaceX’s 29th commercial resupply mission will carry the last component needed to complete NASA’s first “two-way,...
Scientists Turn Plastic Waste into Soap
Researchers have discovered a way to transform discarded plastic into the primary ingredients in soap. Scientists hope that this method could one day be used to mitigate plastic waste. Researchers...
VIDEO: NASA To Receive Asteroid Sample
NASA is nearly prepared to receive the first asteroid sample from its new retrieval capsule this month. NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security–Regolith...
VIDEO: Drought Reveals New Dinosaur Tracks
An unexpected silver lining of extreme drought has been the revelation of over 75 new dinosaur tracks at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose. Volunteer researchers have spent much of the summer...
VIDEO: Fauci Clings to Masking Despite Study
Former White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said masks work on an individual basis after he was confronted with a comprehensive study that found no evidence that masks reduce the...
Texas Looking to Canada for Cheaper Meds
Texas is one of several states seeking to buy cheaper medications from the U.S.’s neighbor to the north. A new bill passed by the Texas Legislature took effect on September 1, allowing the Texas...
Texas Ranks #2 for Nursing Careers
Amid nationwide concerns over the availability of qualified nurses, Texas stands out as a leading state for nursing professionals. Forbes Advisor recently crowned Texas the No. 2 best state for...
VIDEO: Scientists Solve ‘Octopus Garden’ Mystery
Scientists have reportedly solved the mystery of the "Octopus Garden," a large congregation of octopuses off the coast of California, considered to be the largest gathering of such creatures on the...