Look at you, over there, batting your spike proteins at me. There’s a family of new COVID-19 variants in town, and at least one of them looks set to begin jostling for position at the top of the transmission stakes. They’ve been nicknamed the FLiRT variants, for reasons that will soon become clear. Here’s what we know about them so far. If you’re thinking it’s been a long … [Read more...] about FLiRT – All You Need To Know About The Latest COVID-19 Variants
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How to Know if Your Eyes Are Damaged from the Eclipse
As millions of Americans marveled at the spectacle of the April 8 total solar eclipse, concerns linger over potential eye damage incurred inadvertently during the event. In response, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has issued a comprehensive guide outlining symptoms indicative of eclipse-related eye injury, emphasizing the importance of prompt recognition and … [Read more...] about How to Know if Your Eyes Are Damaged from the Eclipse
Did You Know? Bees Take a Break During Eclipses
Bees are known for their constant buzz as they flit from flower to flower. But what happens when the day suddenly turns to night during a total solar eclipse? You might be surprised to learn that bees go silent Researchers set up tiny microphones near flowers during the 2017 eclipse that swept across the United States. They wanted to see if the bees' buzzing would change … [Read more...] about Did You Know? Bees Take a Break During Eclipses
The Engine That Drives Our Oceans Is Slowing—And That Could End Life as We Know It
Recent studies have unveiled a chilling reality: the heart of our oceans, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), is faltering. This pivotal system, akin to the circulatory system in our bodies, could be on the brink of collapse, with dire consequences for life as we know it. The ramifications of such an event, as projected by scientists, could rewrite the … [Read more...] about The Engine That Drives Our Oceans Is Slowing—And That Could End Life as We Know It
Opinion: I’m a climate scientist. If you knew what I know, you’d be terrified too
Are you concerned about the looming specter of climate change? Do you find yourself pondering the kind of world we are leaving for our descendants? In the words of David Wallace-Wells, acclaimed science writer and author of “The Uninhabitable Earth,” "No matter how well informed you are, you are surely not alarmed enough." Allow me to express this sentiment even more … [Read more...] about Opinion: I’m a climate scientist. If you knew what I know, you’d be terrified too