It’s so hot in Germany this summer that Cologne started a “Cooling Cologne” initiative: Chilled groundwater is dispersed through fine-mist sprays connected to fire hoses. Kadir Ilboga/Anadolu via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kadir Ilboga/Anadolu via Getty Images In a summer of extreme heat, we asked our NPR readers to share the ways they
The cotton and wool layers are GOTS-certified organic, while the Dunlop latex carries the GOLS certification. The finished product does not have any certifications beyond Greenguard Gold, but the material is undyed, which is great for anyone bothered by industrial dyes. As with most of these organic options, the Coyuchi is made without chemicals, foam,
Linda Kim, a nurse at the Washtenaw County Health Department in Michigan, has been helping to investigate more than 900 cases of cyclosporiasis locally. Foodborne illnesses are some of the most complex public health investigations, especially with the Cyclospora parasite. That’s because symptoms may not appear for up to two weeks after someone’s eaten contaminated
Moderna will soon learn the regulatory fate of its mRNA-based flu shot. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Maddie Meyer/Getty Images For the latest stories on the science of healthy living, subscribe to NPR’s Health newsletter. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. has long questioned the value of mRNA vaccine technology. And soon the Food
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s a long one today. Read on for all the answers. Mini across clues and answers 1A clue: Coffee choice before bedAnswer: DECAF 6A clue: Recurring bug?Answer: CICADA 7A clue: California’s most valuable crop, just barely edging out grapesAnswer: ALMONDS 8A clue: Fist poundAnswer: DAP 9A clue: Back
Okta agreed Thursday to acquire AI identity security startup Permiso Security, betting that demand for protecting AI agents and other machine identities will grow as companies deploy autonomous software into their operations. The identity management company did not disclose the terms of the transaction. But TechCrunch has learned that the acquisition is valued at just
