The discovery of fragments of avian flu virus in about 20% of milk samples from stores in initial testing across the U.S. suggests that the H5N1 virus may be more widespread in U.S. dairy cattle than previously realized. …
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Noelia Silva del Rio, University of California, Davis; Richard V. Pereira, University of California, Davis; Robert B. Moeller, University of California, Davis; Terry W. Lehenbauer, University of California, Davis, and Todd Cornish, University of Californi
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4/26/24
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The pretzel, one of the fastest-growing snack foods in the world, recently crossed a billion dollars a year in sales. It has its own emoji, comes in flavors like pumpkin spice, mocha and banana, and is now available as an aromatherapy scent. …
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Jeffrey Miller, Colorado State University, The Conversation
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4/26/24
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(BPT) - Have you ever grown salsa in your garden? What about potato salad? You can, with spring’s hottest culinary trend called "yard-to-table." It brings farm-to-table home and is about …
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4/25/24
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Casino Bonus CA looked at all films nominated for Best Picture and narrowed the list to those that didn't win and had under 50,000 votes on IMDb.
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Katrina Sirotta
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4/24/24
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Stacker compiled 20 hit songs between 1960 and today that were written by someone other than the singer, using various sources.
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Zuri White-Gibson
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4/19/24
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In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII.
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John Cooley, University of Connecticut and Chris Simon, University of Connecticut, The Conversation
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4/18/24
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Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. …
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Kyle Doudrick, University of Notre Dame, The Conversation
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4/17/24
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Money helps shed light on which is a better investment: gold or stocks.
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Pete Grieve
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4/17/24
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One track on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” honors a long-celebrated, oft-miscast heroine of American feminism: actress Clara Bow. As historians of the 1920s, we’ve studied Bow’s fame and her cultural legacy.
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Deirdre Clemente, University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Annie Delgado, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, The Conversation
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4/15/24
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Astronomers say 2024 will be a great year to see the northern lights. Stacker used various sources to list 10 places in the U.S. to view them.
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Sheeka Sanahori
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4/15/24
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(BPT) - Are you passionate about pets? Whether you have a beloved animal of your own or simply appreciate all the joy pets bring to our lives, there are many ways you can turn that passion into …
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4/13/24
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(BPT) - “Style and design surround us — impacting how we feel, the personality of a room or the energy of a space,” said Laura Grilli, director of product design for Daltile. …
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4/12/24
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FVF Law Firm examined data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics's 2022 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries to identify the 10 occupations with the highest rates of fatal injury.
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Sean McGoey
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4/11/24
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(BPT) - Sponsored by SanofiFor many people, young adulthood is a time filled with newfound independence and responsibility. Reality begins to set in, with “adulting” tasks becoming part …
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4/11/24
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Does the upcoming solar eclipse signal the second coming of Jesus? In all likelihood, no, but that hasn’t stopped people from speculating that it does. …
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Eric Vanden Eykel, Ferrum College, The Conversation
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4/4/24
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Country musician Linda Martell at her home in South Carolina in 2021. Sean Rayford/Getty Images One of the most impressive parts of Beyoncé’s new album, “ Cowboy Carter ,” is her roster of …
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William Nash, Middlebury, The Conversation
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4/2/24
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Some college students have gambled away their financial aid.
PRUDENCIOALVAREZ via Getty Images Whenever March Madness takes place, it’s a sure bet that people will be wagering on the college …
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M. Dolores Cimini, University at Albany, State University of New York, The Conversation
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4/2/24
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Wealth Enhancement Group discusses the seven things your tax preparer may not want you to know.
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Brian Vnak
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4/1/24
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The Conversation’s senior politics and democracy editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with Captain Allan Post, a veteran ship’s officer, about the role a ship pilot plays in bringing a large ship in and out of a harbor. …
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Allan Post, Texas A&M University, The Conversation
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3/27/24
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Some cancer patients receive additional treatment after surgery with the goal of eliminating any remaining tumor cells. BSIP/Collection Mix: Subjects via Getty Images When Kate Middleton, the …
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Alexander Olawaiye, University of Pittsburgh, The Conversation
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3/27/24
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