Environment

Two pigs eat grass next to a wooden fence with chicken wire attached the the top. A chicken stands next to the pigs while another jumps off the top of the fence.

Why finding bird flu in an American pig for the first time is raising new concerns

houssem23 / November 1, 2024

At least one pig has contracted bird flu amid an outbreak in poultry on a backyard farm in central Oregon. […]

A woman on a computer screen smiles while she looks at a smaller square of a man, who is also smiling.

AI-modified smiles can boost attraction, speed dating study shows

houssem23 / November 1, 2024

A well-timed smile can be the ultimate speed dating hack. Artificial intelligence-enhanced smiles during video chats led to greater romantic

A doula is knelt in front of a pregnant person, who is sitting on a blue couch, and has their hand placed on their stomach.

Doula care can lead to fewer C-sections or premature births

houssem23 / October 30, 2024

Having a trained professional by your side can make a pregnancy easier. Among a group of pregnant individuals covered by

Two young people hold anti-tobacco signs at a a rally. The girl in front holds an teal-colored sign that reads, "I have a right to live tobacco-free." Another person holds a red sign that says, "The more tobacco ads I see, the more likely I am to start smoking."

Decline in vaping pushes use of tobacco products by young Americans to record low

houssem23 / October 30, 2024

Smallest number of American teens and tweens in 25 years are currently using tobacco products. According to the 2024 National