– Manuscript – American drugmaker Moderna is asking U.S. officials to approve its COVID-19 vaccine for the nation's youngest children. Children under 5 are the only group in the United States not yet able to be vaccinated. Families have been waiting a long time to protect their young children, even as people are gathering in higher numbers and wearing fewer face … [Read more...] about Moderna Seeks COVID Shots for Children under 5
Badminton Court Offers Unusual Experience
– Manuscript – With bright lights on the floor and walls, loud electronic music, and a red shuttlecock flying around, this Malaysian badminton court seems like the set of a science fiction movie. "Shuttle In The Dark" is a place to play badminton in the famous Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. It was set up in late 2021 by a company that wanted people to take up the … [Read more...] about Badminton Court Offers Unusual Experience
Plant Native Plants to Support Local Environment, Wildlife
– Manuscript – Earth Day is April 22. Every year, people around the world observe the day by helping to care for the environment. They carry out all kinds of activities in an effort to better the planet’s health. One way to support this goal is to grow plants native to your area. This helps wildlife like birds and insects that evolved alongside native plants. For many of … [Read more...] about Plant Native Plants to Support Local Environment, Wildlife
Scientists Discover a New Kind of Star Explosion
– Manuscript – Scientists who study stars have detected a previously unknown kind of event called a micronova. The event involves thermonuclear explosions that take place on a star called a white dwarf. The explosions happen because the white dwarf’s gravity has pulled material from a companion star. Astronomers said recently that a micronova is by far the least … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover a New Kind of Star Explosion
After Wildfires, Burned Trees Could Hurt Water Supplies
– Manuscript – Climate change is fueling the spread of wildfires across the Western United States, scientists say. Researchers want to know how the fires might affect water supplies in the area. Communities often depend on melting snow in the spring as their water supply during dryer months. Studies show that snow in a burned forest melts up to several weeks earlier … [Read more...] about After Wildfires, Burned Trees Could Hurt Water Supplies
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