Wildfire smoke ruins taste of some wines

Grapes exposed to smoke absorb chemicals that can alter — and sometimes taint — the taste and smell of resultant wines. Researchers are trying to figure how to solve this issue. View original article Contributor: Jyoti Madhusoodana

The U.S. Needs an Operation Warp Speed for Rapid COVID-19 Testing

The Delta variant has caused a resurgence in COVID-19 cases and deaths, threatening earlier gains made by the Biden Administration in tackling the pandemic. President Biden on Thursday laid out an ambitious comprehensive six-point COVID Action Plan to respond to the variant challenge. It gives appropriate top priority to using executive action to maximize vaccinations … Read more