A Senate energy bill provides for power grid security research and emergency cyber powers for the secretary of energy.One of the recurring nightmare scenarios outlined by security experts—a cyberattack on the country's power grid—has inspired lawmakers in both parties to come to rare agreement. A bipartisan energy bill pending in the Senate would give the U.S. energy secretary emergency powers in the event of such an attack and provide for research into digital energy security.Read Full Story

The study provides a first-of-its-kind look under the hood of solar eruptions -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Solenodons are one of just a handful of mammals with venom glands that deliver a powerful toxin. The post Absurd Creature of the Week: The Mystery of Solenodon, the Mammal That Bites Like a Snake appeared first on WIRED.

This is great advice from Barbara Bush on what to do when you're the youngest person in the room.We recently sat down with Barbara Bush, CoFounder and President of Global Health Corps. Bush gave some incredible advice on everything from what to do when you're the youngest person in the room to how to seek out a mentorship.Read Full Story

Newborns were exposed experimentally to vaginal microbes to restore the microbiomes they missed -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Earlier this year, Stockton started adding chloramines to its water supply, a chemical additive many residents fear is poisoning the well. The post Erin Brockovich Thinks This California City Is the Next Flint appeared first on WIRED.