Author: Benjamin Hughes

Ever wonder why urine is yellow? Researchers say they've figured it out.

Ever wonder why urine is yellow? Researchers say they’ve figured it out.

Benjamin Hughes

Ur-ine luck if you’ve always wondered why pee is yellow.  Researchers identified the enzyme responsible for urine’s color, unraveling a mystery that’s puzzled scientists for years, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature Microbiology.  “It’s remarkable that an everyday biological phenomenon went unexplained for so long, and our team is excited to

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"The Wizard of Oz" is marking its 85th anniversary with a limited showing in certain theaters across the United States, reminding us that there's truly no place quite like the silver screen.

“The Wizard of Oz” is marking its 85th anniversary with a limited showing in certain theaters across the United States, reminding us that there’s truly no place quite like the silver screen.

Benjamin Hughes

“Wicked”: The making of the musical hit “Wicked”: The making of the musical hit 07:19 I wish I had a ticket! To commemorate the 85th anniversary of the iconic film “The Wizard of Oz,” it will be shown in certain theaters across the United States. However, time is limited as it will only be available

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Health officials are monitoring a triple threat of respiratory illnesses. Here's how to avoid getting sick

Health officials are monitoring a triple threat of respiratory illnesses. Here’s how to avoid getting sick

Benjamin Hughes

Respiratory viruses rise across the U.S. New year kicks off with a rise in respiratory virus infections and hospitalizations 02:54 As the new year gets underway, health officials are issuing a nationwide alert about a triple threat: The simultaneous spread of the flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The Centers for Disease Control

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The NASA spacecraft reached its closest distance to Jupiter's moon Io and shared new photos of the "most volcanic world" in our solar system.

The NASA spacecraft reached its closest distance to Jupiter’s moon Io and shared new photos of the “most volcanic world” in our solar system.

Benjamin Hughes

A spacecraft from NASA successfully reached its nearest distance to Io, one of Jupiter’s moons, at just 930 miles above the surface of the highly volcanic world. The space agency has also shared recent images from the flyby. NASA reported that Juno has been in orbit around Jupiter since 2016, gathering information about the planet

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