Tag: California

The ocean's digestive system is made up of picky microbes and the precise dynamics of drifting debris. Carbon falls through the ocean in the form of "marine snow," which consists of plankton carcasses, excrement,...

Calorie labels on restaurant and takeaway food were introduced by the government in 2022 to combat obesity. However, a recent study published in Nature Human Behaviour revealed that these labels did not have a...

Researchers have made an exciting discovery in Kenya, finding 1.5 million-year-old footprints that suggest two different pre-human species lived together. This finding raises new questions about the behavior of our ancestors and how they...

Whale, hello there! Welcome to our orca quiz. You may be familiar with their distinctive black-and-white pattern and tall dorsal fins, but how much do you really know about these majestic marine mammals? For...

Social connections play a significant role in shaping the microbiome of individuals, according to a recent study conducted in remote villages in Honduras. The study, published in Nature, analyzed nearly 2,000 people living in...

The latest research is an antidote to toxic quackery and honest confusion about health. Paul Saladino, an Internet-famous doctor with 2.4 million followers on Instagram, promotes animal-based diets, claiming that vegetables are full of...

H5N1 bird flu has been spreading among poultry and cattle in the United States, with some cases reported in humans as well. While there has been no documented human-to-human spread of the virus, the...

The Klamath River in California has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, from a tragic example of degraded wildlife habitat to a success story in wildlife conservation. The removal of four dams on...

A ceramic battery manufacturer recently introduced a new solid-state battery concept that has the potential to revolutionize the electric vehicle (EV) industry. This innovative battery can be charged from 5% to 60% capacity in...

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House could embolden Republicans who want to weaken or repeal the Affordable Care Act. However, implementing such changes would still face procedural and political hurdles. Trump has...