For virus tracking, wastewater is liquid gold. Scientists hope that work isn’t flushed away

For more than two years, research teams across the country — and around the world — have been using human waste to monitor rising and falling SARS-CoV-2 levels. The same sewage surveillance systems can track pathogens from polio to monkeypox. So what’s the future of wastewater testing?

3D technology uncovers the causes of death of 3 ancient South American mummies — and it isn’t pretty

The “Marburg mummy”—Macroscopic views of the whole mummy. (A) Frontal and (B) lateral view. Anna-Maria Begerock, Robert Loynes, Oliver K. Peschel, John Verano, Raffaella Bianucci, Isabel Martinez Armijo, Mercedes González, and Andreas G. Nerlich A report published Friday examined the causes of deaths of three South American mummies. The two male mummies died violently, while […]

Chicago P.D.’s Marina Squerciati and Patrick John Flueger Explain Why ‘Burzek’ Isn’t Back Together (Yet)

RELATED STORIES Things have been going really well for Chicago P.D.‘s Burgess and Ruzek lately, which begs the question: When will they stop messing around and finally get back together? In the aftermath of Burgess’ miscarriage last season, the pair have only gotten closer while working through their shared trauma. They hang out together, work […]

Why Miracle on 34th Street Isn’t on TV This Year, and Where You Can Watch It

RELATED STORIES “Why isn’t the original Miracle on 34th Street on TV this year? We need to see movies that offer hope.” “Where is Miracle on 34th Street with Maureen O’Hara??” Many a TVLine reader is on the hunt for the 1947 classic Christmas movie, about a jolly old man who just might be the […]

A Million Little Things Recap: Eddie Isn’t Outta the Woods Just Yet

RELATED STORIES The biggest danger Eddie faces in this week’s A Million Little Things has nothing — or maybe everything? — to do with the car accident he suffered in the Season 2 finale. The hour chronicles Eddie’s challenges as he adjusts to life at home in his wheelchair. At first, these seem annoying but minor: […]

DC’s Stargirl Boss: [Spoiler] Isn’t Gone Just Yet — Plus, More Season 2 Scoop

RELATED STORIES Stargirl creator and series EP Geoff Johns used an appearance at the DC FanDome virtual event to tease one “big” return, plus some DC character debuts. In a light and lively Q&A moderated by actress/DC’s Stargirl director Lea Thompson and featuring cast members Brec Bassinger, Amy Smart, Yvette Monreal, Anjelika Washington and Cameron […]

Linda Nolan details sister Anne’s struggle with chemo: ‘Her body isn’t handling it well’

Linda and Anne Nolan revealed they were both battling cancer earlier this month and both are currently undergoing treatment. However, speaking on BBC Breakfast this morning, Linda explained her sister is struggling with her chemotherapy more than she is. She added the pair are both determined not to die and to beat the illness. When […]