On March 14, Dr. Mehmet Oz will answer questions from members of the Senate Finance Committee in his confirmation hearing to lead the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…
Day: March 13, 2025
What to Know About Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s Pick to Lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
On March 14, Dr. Mehmet Oz will answer questions from members of the Senate Finance Committee in his confirmation hearing to lead the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…
FDA Recalls Some Acne Treatments Due to Benzene Levels
WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials are asking retailers to pull a small number of acne creams from their store shelves after government testing found they contain slightly elevated levels of…
Grim New Bird Report Shows U.S. Duck Population Dwindling
WASHINGTON — At least 112 North American bird species have lost more than half their populations in the past 50 years, according to a new report published Thursday. Among the…
Caring for a blind animal – What you should know
Adopting a blind animal can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with unique responsibilities. Whether you’re considering adopting a blind dog, cat, or another animal, there are a…
James Mouton: Red-breasted nuthatches smear sap around their nest entrances to protect against predators
James and team tap into the behavioural dynamics of red-breasted nuthatches and their use of conifer resin (sap). In their paper “Behavioural co-option of plant secondary compounds by a cavity-nesting…
Next Up: Fiber Computers
By KIM BELLARD I know: you’re pretty proud for being into “wearables” to help monitor your health and other functions. You’ve got some apps on your smartphone. You use a…
The smell of toasted rock could spell victory for geothermal energy
One recent day in a warehouse south of downtown Houston, I got a peek at something that just might revolutionize the clean energy transition: a molten orange puddle of instantly…