Tag: US
NOAA Announces Possibility of Northern Lights Illuminating US Sky on Thanksgiving Night
Auroras may light up the sky over the northern U.S. and Canada on Thanksgiving night, as reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). A solar storm, in the form of a coronal...
First Child in the US Contracts Bird Flu – CDC Investigates Unknown Source
A child in California has recently been diagnosed with H5N1 bird flu, making them the first child in the United States to contract the virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
Abortion’s Election Day Victory: Why It Prevailed Below the Top Ticket
In the 2024 election, voters showed their support for abortion rights measures while also electing anti-abortion candidates. This paradox highlights the complex abortion landscape post-Dobbs decision.After the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, which led to...
Bomb Cyclone Timelapse: High Winds on West Coast Captured from Space
A weather satellite recently captured a timelapse of the "bomb cyclone" that is expected to bring hurricane-like conditions to the West Coast between today and Thursday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Geostationary...
Potential Impact of Trump’s Fracking Executive Energy Pick on Renewable Development
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Chris Wright, the CEO of fracking services company Liberty Energy, as Energy secretary has stirred controversy and sparked concerns about the potential impact on renewable development in the U.S....
Unlocking the High-Resolution X-Ray Universe: Why Ending NASA’s Chandra Is a Mistake
The Chandra X-ray Observatory, a vital tool for high-energy astrophysics, is facing the threat of closure. Despite its 25 years of groundbreaking discoveries, budget cuts have put its future in jeopardy. NASA's decision to...
Experts Consider Banning Ineffective Cold and Flu Remedies in US
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US has raised concerns about the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine, a key ingredient found in popular over-the-counter cold and flu remedies. Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant...
Will Other Countries Follow Suit if Donald Trump Scales Back America’s Climate Targets?
After a year of extreme weather and rising global temperatures, this year's UN climate summit is crucial. However, with President-elect Donald Trump planning to withdraw the US from the global climate process, concerns are...
North Korea Launches ICBM to Record Altitude: Space Milestone
North Korea made headlines recently with the launch of its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in nearly a year. The missile reportedly reached a record altitude of 4,350 miles (7,000 km) after flying for...
Trump Administration’s Multi-Angled Attack on Health Care
Former President Donald Trump's potential return to the White House is expected to bring significant changes to the nation's public health insurance programs, increasing the uninsured rate and imposing new barriers to abortion and...