Are fire ant mounds popping up in your yard, garden or pasture? As temperatures rise, so does fire ant activity. The good ...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Scientists, advocates and lawmakers gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol Saturday for the second annual Stand Up for Science rally. Addressing the crowd, government scientists spoke ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. State Sen. Benjamin Allen (D-Santa Monica), right, at Will Rogers State Beach on April 17, 2025. He recently introduced Senate ...

Most sleep advice stops at “put down your phone.” The techniques that actually move the needle go much further. Sleep Awareness Week kicks off March 8, and if you’re among the 6 in 10 Americans not ...

You’ve probably already heard the basics: put down your phone, drink some chamomile tea, try melatonin. None of that advice is wrong. But if you’re still staring at the ceiling at 1 a.m., it’s because ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While a recent Iron Age discovery in northern Germany is proving ...

Research shows that a phenomenon called St. Elmo’s Fire, which occurs during thunderstorms, may be much more common than previously understood. By Annie Roth When lightning strikes in a thunderstorm, ...

Chief meteorologist Mark Dixon checks out a new interactive exhibit in the Connecticut Science Center's Forces in Motion area. Chief meteorologist Mark Dixon learns how to pop a balloon with an orange ...

Last November, the UK government announced a bold plan to phase out animal testing in some areas of research. Animal tests for skin irritation are scheduled for elimination this year, and some studies ...

Students in the Fire Science program at Moraine Valley Community College have a new tool for their studies: an updated residential sprinkler demonstration unit, which was donated by the Northern ...

I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. But whether you’re a skeptic like me or you diligently make one or more resolutions each year, getting on a streak can help you reach whatever goal you set.

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