Hands-free better than handheld for drivers
Using a handheld cellphone while driving is dangerous, but using a hands-free device is not as bad, because distraction risk is lower.
Science
Lunar occultation of Venus occurred today
Under cold, cold skies, when they're clear, people could see the moon, Venus, and Jupiter lining up for a nice show.
Weather extremes envelop the Earth
Extreme weather (drought and heat in the summer, cold in the winter) sweeps the planet. A result of climate change?
This is NOT the coldest it’s ever been
It's cold out there, but not quite the coldest it's ever been, however tempted you may be to use superlatives now & then.
Envt. is killing kids in an Ind. Trump county
As Trump tries to rollback environmental regulation, some supporters and foes are pushing in the opposite direction.
Nutrition guidance helps reduce student obesity
Children whose schools teach about making healthy eating choices tend to show a reduced trend toward obesity, more so than physical activity.
Adenovirus outbreak at U.Md.
An outbreak of the very common adenovirus is happening at the U. of Md., College Park. Some strains can be deadly.
U.S. tornado alley expands eastward
Research has detected a pattern in the occurrence of tornadoes related to climate change: 'Tornado Alley' is expanding.
Bees stopped flying during total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse brings other occurrences, including one observed by citizen scientists in US elementary schools last year.
Hurricane Michael: Cat. 4 in Florida
Power losses and other damage on Florida's Gulf Coast from Hurricane Michael. Schools are closed through at least Thursday.