Tara Yarlagadda
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California, United States
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Bear and Lion Attacks May Become More Common — A New Paper Reveals Why
Climate change is driving increased human-wildlife conflict across the globe, but researchers say we can use this knowledge to develop solutions. → Read More
'The Last of Us' Gets One Thing Right about Fungi and Climate Change
'The Last of Us' is a fictional show, but the links it highlights between global warming and fungal disease — like Valley Fever — are very real → Read More
Can Cats Tell Time? Yes, But It's Complicated
Cats probably have some sense of time, but whether that's the same as humans is up to scientific debate, experts explain. → Read More
Forever Chemicals May Endanger Hundreds of Iconic Species Worldwide
A new report finds more that PFAS threatens more than 330 species around the globe ranging from large mammals like polar bears to fish. → Read More
Can Trees Actually Talk to Each Other? New Research Suggests an Alternative Idea
New research calls into question the scientific strength of evidence behind the connections between complex fungal networks and multiple trees. → Read More
The Wildest Sci-Fi Show on Netflix Defies the Rules of Dream Science
Alice in Borderland's Season 2 plot might have something interesting to say about mutual dreaming, experts say. → Read More
The Plague Is Still Here — And It Could Infect Your Cat
Cats are susceptible to the plague, and they can even transmit the disease to their human owners. Here's how to protect your pet from it. → Read More
How can I protect my pet from coyotes? Experts explain the best defense
Experts offer tips to reduce the risk of coyote attacks on pets and explain what to do if you encounter the wild animal. → Read More
The best mystery thriller on Netflix ignores a basic fact about hydrogen energy
Could a solid hydrogen crystal really power our homes today? Experts weigh in on The Glass Onion. → Read More
Why can’t I understand my dog? Recent research may offer an answer
Humans might not be good at interpreting dog aggression — but experts say we can get better. → Read More
The most underrated dystopian thriller on HBO Max ignores a simple scientific reality
'Maze Runner's experiment seems to mimic real-life rodent mazes — but not very convincingly, experts say. → Read More
The best James Cameron sci-fi movie on HBO Max reveals a modern threat to society
Are 'Terminator 2's killer robots inching ever closer to our lived reality? Experts explain. → Read More
A “super-resistant” gene mutation in mosquitoes may increase the risk of dengue, a study finds
Scientists discover a much higher level of resistance to the insecticide pyrethroid than previously reported in mosquitoes in Southeast Asia. → Read More
This classic sci-fi movie on HBO Max popularized a futuristic technology — can science make it happen?
Could the warp drive really help us boldly go where no man has gone before? Here's what experts say about Star Trek's physics. → Read More
What Christmas tree is best for the environment? Here’s what forestry experts say you should buy
Environmental scientists explain the pros and cons of artificial versus real Christmas trees — and which is better for the planet. → Read More
An overlooked public health issue could contribute to stillbirths, research says
New research suggests air pollution is linked to nearly 40 percent of stillbirths in 137 countries around the world. → Read More
Can I feed my pet only dry food? Why the answer is different for cats and dogs
Dry food is better than wet from an environmental perspective, a new study finds. But is it safe for pets? → Read More
The scariest sci-fi movie on Netflix mirrors a real-life threat
The Mist reveals a supernatural horror, but deadly mist (or fog) is a real-life phenomenon. → Read More
The most polarizing sci-fi movie on HBO Max reveals the limits of a major tech trend
Is the Metaverse possible? Maybe, if Don't Worry Darling is a sign of our future. → Read More
Scientists suspect microscopic life may be blooming under Antarctic sea ice
Researchers discover evidence that suggests large-scale phytoplankton blooms could exist under sea ice in Antarctica — a surprising revelation. → Read More