It"s a bird! No, it"s a ... moth? Heavy rainfall spurs unique insect sightings in Bay Area
A Marin County park ranger was visiting her in-laws two weeks ago when she spotted a baby hummingbird hovering over a thistle in their backyard—or so she thought......»»
What can cities do to correct racism and help all communities live longer? It starts with city planning, says researcher
The average life expectancy in the U.S. is 76.1 years. But this range varies widely—a child raised in wealthy San Mateo County, California, can expect to live nearly 85 years. A child raised in Fort Worth, Texas, could expect to live about 66.7 yea.....»»
A promising bacterial suicide gene against citrus Huanglongbing and canker
Huanglongbing (HLB), caused by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CaLas), is the No. 1 killer of citrus trees worldwide. HLB causes billions of dollars in annual economic losses to the global citrus industry......»»
Shutting off power to reduce wildfire risk on windy days isn"t a simple decision, expert says
Maui County is suing Hawaiian Electric, claiming the utility was negligent for not shutting off power as strong winds hit the island in the hours before the city of Lahaina burned. While the cause of the devastating Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire is still un.....»»
Rare Stone Age discovery in mid-Norway
When archaeologists recently carried out an excavation at Vinjeøra in southern Trøndelag County, they made a surprising discovery that they had only dreamed of finding......»»
U.S. opens investigation into fatal Tesla crash in Virginia
The Fauquier County Sheriff's Office said the 57-year-old Tesla driver was killed after the tractor trailer was attempting to turn onto a highway from a truck stop......»»
Researchers measure the dangers of indoor heat
Inside a small cinderblock home superheated by the sun, a single mother and her two children rely on an old air conditioning unit for relief from the dangerously hot and humid weather that grips Miami-Dade County......»»
It survived "Stumptown." Now an ancient redwood may finally be protected for good
In Sonoma County, near a community once called Stumptown because of the sprawling graveyard of cleaved trees left in the wake of California's early logging boom, one ancient redwood has repeatedly escaped the ax......»»
Data suggest holding Trump accountable will not threaten American democracy
With a Fulton County indictment of former President Donald Trump possible at any time, law enforcement in Atlanta is bracing for potential violence, with orange barricades restricting access to the entrance of the county courthouse......»»
Novel technology may lead to improved citrus varieties
Developing disease-resistant, high-quality improved crop varieties to benefit agricultural producers and consumers may seem like a "hairy" task, but Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists may have gotten to the root of the issue......»»
Apple"s wireless tech R&D offices in Irvine expand again
Apple is adding another two floors of office space in Irvine, California, as it continues to expand the team working on developing its own in-house wireless processors.Irvine offices (Source: Irvine Company Office Properties)The first Orange County o.....»»
Longhorned ticks discovered in Boone County for first time, researchers find
Researchers at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine have recently discovered invasive longhorned ticks in Boone County, Missouri, for the first time. The discovery of the longhorned tick, which has already caused the loss of mill.....»»
Where to watch X Games California 2023: live stream for free
The best extreme sports athletes will converge on the Ventura County Fairgrounds for X Games California 2023. Find out where to watch the action......»»
Costly Deep Tunnel flooding project can"t handle Chicago area"s severe storms fueled by climate change
Hours before heavy rains swamped Chicago and Cook County suburbs on July 2, the region's $3.8 billion flood-control project appeared ready as can be to bottle up storm runoff......»»
Nucleo-cytoplasmic interaction in seedless cybrid citrus
Male sterility is important for seedless citrus breeding. A long juvenile phase and nucellar polyembryony leads to low efficiency of hybrid breeding in citrus. The Citrus research group in National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilizatio.....»»
Study finds potentially harmful chemicals lingered in homes affected by Marshall Fire
Potentially harmful chemicals generated by the Marshall Fire in late 2021 may have lingered inside some Boulder County homes for weeks after the disaster—hiding in small particles of dust that residents could have mixed back into the air when they.....»»
iPhone Crash Detection doesn"t like dancing at Bonnaroo
Apple's Crash Detection feature in its iPhones is being blamed for a dramatic rise in visits by emergency responders to the Bonnaroo Music Festival.The annual Bonnaroo Music Festival in Coffee County, Tennessee took place from June 14 to June 18, wit.....»»
US county sues oil companies for $51 bn over "Heat Dome" disaster
A county in the northwestern state of Oregon on Thursday filed a lawsuit against major fossil fuel companies seeking more than $51 billion over the 2021 "Heat Dome," one of the United States' deadliest weather-related disasters......»»
A novel solution to safeguard Japan"s unique citrus cultivars and their breeders" rights
Citrus cultivation holds significant importance in Japan and has recently attracted both domestic and global attention. With an agricultural production value of approximately 201 billion yen, citrus is the third most important agricultural product in.....»»
Tick-borne Bourbon virus infects people, wildlife in St. Louis area
On a cold spring morning, Washington University in St. Louis virologist Jacco Boon, Ph.D., and wildlife ecologist Solny Adalsteinsson, Ph.D., flap and drag a large white flag through a woodsy area on the western edge of St. Louis County. Boon, an ass.....»»