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The National Weather Service in La Crosse confirmed that seven tornadoes touched down in their area on Wednesday. Most of these, six to be exact, happened in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Specifically, Houston County saw three tornadoes, La Crosse County had two, and Winona County experienced one. The to

technology

The Struggle of Waking Up and Acting Fast

Ever tried to do something important right after waking up? It's tough, right? Now, imagine being a driver in a self-driving car. You're napping, and suddenly, you need to take over. But what if you were in deep sleep? A recent study looked into this. Researchers had people drive in a simulator aft

Vape Shops: A Closer Look at Air Quality and Safety

Vape shops are places where people go to buy electronic cigarettes, e-liquids, and other vaping stuff. These shops are often busy, and many people use their products inside. This can lead to higher levels of nicotine and tiny particles in the air. A recent study checked out the air quality and safet

science

How Scientists Hunt for Pesticides in Your Drinks

Scientists have a new tool to find tiny amounts of pesticides in drinks like juice and wine. They used a special machine that can break down chemicals in three different ways. This helps them spot even the smallest traces of pesticides. The machine can handle 168 types of pesticides using one metho

weather

Stormy Friday: Southeast Michigan Braces for Severe Weather

Southeast Michigan is in for a rough Friday. A severe thunderstorm watch is in place until 9 p. m. on June 27, 2025. This isn't just any storm. It's a big one. The worst of it is expected between 4 and 9 p. m. What's the big deal? Well, these storms can bring winds up to 60 mph. That's strong enoug

Vaccine Debates: New Faces, Old Questions

A recent meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) under the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took an unexpected turn. Instead of the usual data-driven discussions, the CDC scientists found themselves defending vaccine safety and effectiveness against skep

science

Soybean Superchargers: The Hidden Power of Bacillus safensis

Bacillus safensis might sound like a mouthful, but it's a tiny powerhouse in the world of soybean fermentation. Researchers took a close look at four strains of this bacterium to see if they're safe and what they can do for our food. First, they checked if these bacteria are resistant to antibiotic

How Nurses Talk After Emergency Births

Nurses who work in labor and delivery have a tough job. They see it all, from joyful births to sudden emergencies. After these intense moments, nurses often gather to talk about what happened. This is called debriefing. It's a chance to learn, grow, and support each other. A recent study wanted to

weather

Boston's Heat Wave: A Quick but Intense Warm-Up

Boston just experienced a sudden and intense heat wave, with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees, breaking a record from 2013. This wasn't just a local thing; other parts of New England felt the heat too. But don't worry, this hot spell won't last long. By Thursday, temperatures will drop to the