Kids with food allergies more likely asthmatic
Children who are allergic to more foods have a greater risk of developing asthma, rhinitis, and a few other ailments.
Science
Planet in the Goldilocks zone of Proxima Centauri
The closest star, besides the sun, to Earth is Proxima Centauri. Scientists have detected a planet orbiting the star, and it may be able to support life.
Mutualism becomes competition in a food web
Mutually beneficial relationships abound in nature. Each organism survives better if the other is present. Competition spoils that.
6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes central Italy
An earthquake has struck Italy, in the Abruzzo region in the center of the country, killing at least 37 and destroying many buildings.
Total solar eclipse exactly one year away
We're one year away from a total solar eclipse, the first one visible from the US in about 38 years. What will you do?
How fish fins evolved to become fingers
New research out of the University of Chicago provides insight into one of the most important evolutionary developments for humans: fingers.
Retinas at risk from laser pointers
Some inexpensive (and no doubt well-used) laser pointers may damage students' retinas if used improperly or if insufficient safety precautions are taken.
Dirty clothes lead to absenteeism (NOT)
There are benefits to wearing clean clothes (reduced risk of skin infections & smelling bad). School attendance isn't a benefit.
Floods in Ellicott City, Baton Rouge, St. Louis
Massive flooding in Louisiana and other US locations isn't "caused" by climate change, but warmer global temps increase the likelihood of a destructive event.
How did primates’ brains get so big?
Primate brains are large, compared to other animals, but even when primates themselves were small, their brains started to get big.