Sara Miller, Staff Writer at Live Science, and Claire Maldarelli, assistant editor at Popular Science, discuss a new study that suggests that men might not be exaggerating symptoms of the flu after all...they might actually suffer more than women!
Miller and Maldarelli weigh-in on the findings, which seem to come down to estrogen. Women, because they have more of the hormone, seem to have stronger immune defenses to respiratory illness.
Both writers also talk the discrepancies in the findings. Social constructs and regular doctor visits could proect against getting sick were not taken into account in the study.
As Cheddar celebrates phenomenal women during March, we’re taking a second to highlight a few trailblazers who helped shape the world we live in through science and tech.
When the World Health Organization declared a pandemic one year ago on Thursday, it did so only after weeks of resisting the term and maintaining the coronavirus could still be stopped.
Eisenhower’s interstate system was the biggest infrastructure project of its time. What justified the cost was its potential to connect all corners of America, but the unforeseen impacts of the highway system seemed to do the opposite of the intention.
Dr. Anne Zink, chief medical officer for the state of Alaska, spoke to Cheddar about Alaska's remarkable task of getting COVID vaccines to a widespread populace even as the state opens up eligibility to nearly everyone.
Jennifer Keesson, IKEA's U.S. sustainability manager, spoke to Cheddar about the retailer's ultimate goal of being climate positive by the start of the next decade.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says Alaska has become the first state to drop eligibility requirements and allow anyone 16 or older who lives or works in the state to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Fragments of a rare meteorite have been discovered in an English village. The discovery comes after residents were urged to check their gardens and neighborhoods after a meteor was seen shooting through the night sky last month.
Jeff King, senior director of global sustainability and social impact for Hersey's, talked to Cheddar about the candy giant's science-based plans to reduce its carbon footprint to tackle climate change.
Scientists have discovered that some Japanese sea slugs can grow whole new bodies if their heads are cut off.
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing.
