Bugs Abound: If You Think The Skies Are Crowded, You Have No Idea
A new study involving blimps, nets and radar beams reveals the staggering number of insects that fly above us each year in their seasonal migrations.
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Despite Pledges To Cut Back, Farms Are Still Using Antibiotics
Many meat producers say they are reducing their use of antibiotics. Yet the latest government statistics show that sales of these drugs for farm use continue to grow.
To Cook A Holiday Turkey in Kolkata, It Takes A Village, 2 Butchers And 3 Cabs
Turkeys aren't native to India. But these days in Kolkata, you can buy a turkey for your Christmas dinner. But cooking a holiday turkey can still send you on a surreal adventure.
Twist Of Fate Leads Musical Prodigy To Pursue Social Sciences
Maya Shankar was on her way to being an accomplished concert violinist, but a twist of fate led her to the social sciences instead.
Rare Snowfall Blankets Dunes in The Sahara
An amateur photographer in Algeria captured beautiful images of a rare phenomenon this week: the red and white swirl of snow dusting sand dunes in the Sahara.
Researchers Examine Whether First Impressions Are Lasting
When you look at a photograph of someone, researchers say it's remarkably difficult to dislodge that first impression — even after we have had a chance to meet the person we initially saw in a photo.
For Young Kids' Ear Infections, Longer Antibiotic Treatment Works Better
Cutting by half the time that children are given antibiotics for ear infections didn't do as good a job, a study finds. And it didn't reduce antibiotic resistance, which was a key goal.
As Sleep Improves, So Does An Injured Brain
After a serious brain injury, people often sleep just a few minutes at a time. As the brain heals, sleep patterns begin to return to normal. The link suggests restoring sleep could improve recovery.
North Pole Temperatures Expected To Rise 50 Degrees Above Normal
Temperatures at the North Pole are expected to be 40 to 50 degrees higher than normal on Thursday. Zack Labe, a doctoral student at the University of California Irvine, explains what's driving the temperatures up.
Knowing Someone Who Faced Discrimination May Affect Blood Pressure
Seeing someone close to you experience racial discrimination may have more of an effect on health than experiencing that discrimination yourself, a study finds.