Dossier
Brandon Bell
Coverage of Brandon Bell in the Nexus archive.
- Here's how 'parasite' went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat
The term 'parasite' originated in Greek literature as a character trope but now refers to serious biological threats like Cyclospora. The article notes that Odysseus did not encounter Cyclospora during his journey, highlighting the evolution of the term's meaning.
- The US and China Are Saving Oil From a Crisis
The US is releasing 15 million barrels of oil from its emergency reserves to curb gas prices. This release completes President Joe Biden's initiative to release 180 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The move aims to continue curving gas prices around the country.