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Barnes & Noble is having a buy one, get one 50% off sale, giving you the opportunity to stock up on essential board games, graphic novels, and fiction through Jan. 31. There’s no limit to how many times you can take advantage of this promotion — just add two participating titles to your cart, and you’ll save half on the item of lesser value. In addition to a massive selection of books and graphic novels, you’ll also find some amazing discounts on board games. This sale not only features some of the most crucial…

Colonies of Burkholderia pseudomallei in an agar plate.Image: Shutterstock (Shutterstock)A bacteria endemic to tropical areas that causes a life-threatening infection has just been detected within the soil and waters of the continental U.S. for the first time. On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that they recently isolated Burkholderia pseudomallei bacteria in southern Mississippi. At least two local cases of the serious infection it causes, known as melioidosis, have been traced back to…