This spring brings an unusual biological spectacle to the USA: a double cicada invasion. Billions of insects will populate parts of the country, with some experts predicting at least a trillion noisy cicadas by June. Harmless Insects For insect haters, it’s a nightmare, even though the cicadas are harmless. Recognizable […]
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Rising Sea Levels Threaten U.S. Southern Coastal Communities
The grim consequences of global warming are making their presence felt globally, with the coldest regions often bearing witness to the dramatic collapse of vast ice blocks and arid areas grappling with severe droughts and water scarcity. However, one of the most stealthy yet rapid increases in sea level on […]
Avian Flu Virus Traces Detected in U.S. Pasteurized Milk Samples
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday that traces of the avian flu virus, which has infected dairy cows, were found in samples of pasteurized milk. The agency emphasized that the viral material detected is inactive and the findings “do not represent actual viruses that could pose […]
Severe Weather Threat Looms Over Northeast and Central U.S. for Several Days
Two separate systems are set to bring severe storms across the United States in the coming days, posing threats including tornadoes, destructive winds, hail, and even flooding. Approximately 40 million people from Ohio to Connecticut are under the threat of severe storms starting Sunday afternoon. There is a Level 3 […]