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Zika Virus: A Global Health Check-Up

February 12, 2025

Zika, a virus carried by mosquitoes, is still out there. It doesn't show up in most people, but it can cause big problems for babies in the womb. The peak time for Zika was back in 2015-2016 in the Americas. Since that time, the number of cases has gone down worldwide. However, there are st

health

MAC-PD: Navigating Challenges and Solutions

February 12, 2025

MAC-PD (Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease) is a big challenge for doctors and patients alike. The usual treatments don't always work well, and they can cause nasty side effects. This makes it hard for patients to finish their treatment as planned. When someone shows up with long

science

Pandora's Space Journey: NASA's latest Exoplanet Hunt

February 12, 2025

In a recent development, NASA has chosen SpaceX to launch a small satellite mission focused on exoplanet science. This mission, part of NASA's Astrophysics Pioneers program, involves a smallsat named Pandora. Pandora is equipped with a 45-centimeter telescope and optical and infrared detectors. Its

sports

No Three-Peats In The NFL

February 11, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs' hope of winning three consecutive Super Bowls was dashed on Sunday. That ended their chance to be the first NFL team to achieve this feat. This means that after 60 Super Bowls. This is a big deal. No team has managed to win three Super Bowls in a row. The NFL stands

science

“A Giant Rock May Strike Earth”

February 11, 2025

By next March, space astronomers will get a clearer look at a massive space rock heading towards our planet. It has been named 2024 YR4. This asteroid may impact Earth in 2032 and was discovered back in December by a dedicated team of scientists. The chance that this giant rock will strike Earth is

celebrities

Titanic Fever: Jason Aldean Kids Love the Iceberg Movie

February 11, 2025

Jason Aldean's children, Memphis and Navy, have a unique fascination with the 1997 movie Titanic. The film is famous for its tragic story of the ship's sinking and the love story between Jack and Rose. The movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, who are well-known for their roles in this fi

weather

Winter Storms March Towards US

February 11, 2025

Over the next few days, a trio of winter storms will sweep across the US, each bringing its own set of challenges. These storms will not just affect one area, but rather they will spread across the country. Starting close to Tuesday morning, the first storm will target the Plains and stretch to th

science

NASA's Starling Swarm Takes Flight

February 11, 2025

NASA's Starling satellite swarm is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space exploration. The mission, which started in August 2023, has been testing out something called Distributed Spacecraft Autonomy (DSA). This means the Starling satellites can work together without needing constant hum

crime

South Carolina Rep Exposes Abuse Case

February 11, 2025

Forget the buzz around the South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace's announcement. It could have been just another day in the House. Everyone was listening as she accused her past partner and three of his friends as the perpetrators of some very serious crimes. The crimes included Rape, Voye

science

2032 Asteroid Impact: What Are the Chances?

February 11, 2025

What are the odds of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032? NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has been keeping tabs on asteroid 2024 YR4, initially detected on December 27, 2024. The odds of a collision have shifted from 1. 3% to 2. 2%, as of February 10. These fluctuations are quit