Thousands in southeast Texas were without power early Thursday as catastrophic storm surges and extreme wind hit coastal areas during evacuation orders, and a weakening Hurricane Laura continues on its way north through Louisiana. Hurricane Laura moved ashore for 1 hour CDT just east of the Texas-Louisiana line at Cameron …
Read More »Monthly Archives: August 2020
Everything we know about coronavirus re-infections
At least three people were infected with COVID-19 a second time this week, asking what we know about immunity to the deadly virus. While past infections have been reported in the past, including some in South Korea in May, it later emerged that the cases were likely a result of …
Read More »Study shines new light on how young tree seedlings develop
A seedling used in the study. Credit: UGA The first few weeks of a tree’s life can be the worst. As it pushes thin new roots into the soil, it also touches small new leaves. Water and energy are precious. Most seedlings never make it through their first month on …
Read More »Bob, Mike Bryan retire for US Open, and end careers marked by 16 Grand Slam titles
Famous tennis doubles partners Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan are retiring from the sport ahead of the US Open, they told The New York Times on Wednesday. The decision concludes a professional tennis partnership that includes a men’s double record of 16 Grand Slam championships. “We just both feel in …
Read More »New trailer debunks 1 Major Rumor about Robert Pattinson’s turn as the Caped Crusader
The Batman director Matt Reeves has so far only been able to record about 25 percent of the film due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, he could not appear until his recent DC Fandome panel without bringing some of these scenes with him. Reeves shared an entire two-minute, 30-second trailer …
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