Dr. Gladys West, whose mathematical models inspired GPS, dies at 95

Pioneering mathematician Dr. Gladys West has passed away at the age of 95. Her name may not be familiar to you, but her contributions certainly are; West's work laid the foundation for the global [...]

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Live is an enjoyable mess

The following contains mild spoilers for The Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy.Following its birth as a 1978 BBC Radio sitcom through its many and varied adaptations, Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhikers [...]

Texas Official Warns Against ‘Measles Parties’ Amid Growing Outbreak

At least 146 measles cases have been identified in West Texas so far, including 20 hospitalizations and one death. [...]

SpaceX could soon have more control over Texas public road and beach closures

SpaceX could soon have greater control over the recreational activities of South Texas residents. The Houston Chronicle (via Gizmodo) and San Antonio Express-News report that a pair of state senate bi [...]

Measles outbreak hits 208 cases as federal response goes off the rails

CDC to reportedly study nonexistent link between measles vaccine and autism. [...]

The South Carolina Measles Outbreak Is Slowing Down

The biggest US measles outbreak in decades may be over sooner than expected. [...]

Measles outbreak in undervaccinated Texas area doubles—again

The outbreak now spans four counties. [...]

Unvaccinated school-aged child dies of measles in Texas amid growing outbreak

It is the first measles death in the US since 2015. [...]

US measles cases reach 5-year high; 15 states report cases, Texas outbreak grows

Since 2000, when measles was eliminated from US, only three years had higher cases. [...]