'Sunny day flooding' increases fecal contamination of coastal waters A new study finds that 'sunny day flooding,' which occurs during high tides, increases the levels of fecal bacteria in coastal waters. While the elevated bacteria levels in the coastal waters tend to dissipate quickly, the findings suggest policymakers and public health officials should be aware of potential risks associated with tidal flooding. North Carolina lawmakers reconvene to address budget, vouchers before key elections The North Carolina Legislature begins its annual work session this week to address issues before elections this fall; their 2023 session restricted abortion and expanded Medicaid. After months of silence, Voyager 1 has returned NASA's calls The spacecraft launched in 1977 and is now 15 billion miles from Earth. It went silent in November. Scientists at JPL figured out how to get it talking again. How you can reverse insulin resistance An expert discusses the basics of insulin resistance, how the condition affects your health, and the steps you can take to reverse it. |
In Coral Fossils, Searching for the First Glow of Bioluminescence A new study resets the timing for the emergence of bioluminescence back to millions of years earlier than previously thought. How Nasa managed to reestablish contact with most distant spacecraft from Earth Nasa's Voyager 1 overcomes communication glitch, reconnects with Earth. Successful code relocation ensures continued operation. Mission team's innovative fix paves way for future data collection, reflecting on Voyager's remarkable journey since 1977. Rocket Lab to launch NASA, Korean payloads on Electron flight NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) will test materials and a deployable system for a solar sail-style propulsion system. Liftoff from New Zealand is set for 10:00 a.m. NZT on April 24 (6:00 p.m. EDT, 2200 UTC on April 23). |