– Manuscript – You might think most people like to plant cold-weather greens like kale, or Brussels sprouts. But Jessica Damiano learned from search data that the most popular fall-planted crop in the United States is … garlic. Damiano studied Google's search trends. She compared Americans' interest in growing garlic with their interest in planting flower bulbs. She was … [Read more...] about Plant Garlic Now for Next Summer’s Harvest
Recreating Marilyn Monroe’s Dresses for the Movie ‘Blonde’
– Manuscript – Marilyn Monroe was a famous American movie actress from the 1950s and early 1960s. Her life is being detailed in a new movie on Netflix, Blonde. It stars Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe. Monroe was well-known for her costumes in the movies. She wore a bright pink long dress to sing the song Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend. And most famously, she wore a … [Read more...] about Recreating Marilyn Monroe’s Dresses for the Movie ‘Blonde’
Doctors Say ‘Get a Flu Shot’ This Season
– Manuscript – Some doctors believe COVID-19 restrictions that kept many people at home over the last two years reduced the number of flu cases. However, many countries have removed pandemic restrictions. Now, cold weather is coming to the northern half of the world, and doctors think the upcoming winter may bring a bad flu season. Flu, short for influenza, causes … [Read more...] about Doctors Say ‘Get a Flu Shot’ This Season
Study: Many Drivers Treat Driving Assist Tools as Fully Self-Driving
– Manuscript – A new study has found that many drivers using driver assistance tools often treat their vehicles like they are fully self-driving. The study warns that drivers who put too much trust in driver assist technologies are putting themselves at risk for serious accidents. The research involved drivers of three vehicles that offer advanced driver assistance … [Read more...] about Study: Many Drivers Treat Driving Assist Tools as Fully Self-Driving
To Study Disease, Scientists Put Human Brain Cells into Rats
– Manuscript – Scientists have transplanted human brain cells into the brains of baby rats, where the cells grew and formed connections. The research is part of an effort to study human brain development and diseases affecting this most complex of organs. Dr. Sergiu Pasca of Stanford University in California was the lead writer of a study describing the work. It … [Read more...] about To Study Disease, Scientists Put Human Brain Cells into Rats