Polio Was Almost Eradicated. This Year It Staged a Comeback. Before its discovery in New York’s wastewater, the virus made a series of ominous appearances around the world.
How Bad Are the Germs in Public Restrooms, Really? Communal bathrooms can harbor plenty of pathogens, but simple precautions will help keep them at bay.
As Geese Leave Mementos, a California City Weighs a Cull The proposal has pit animal rights activists against officials in Foster City, Calif., where Canada geese have been fouling up public spaces with their feces. “It’s everywhere,” the mayor said.