The fall season at Magic Kingdom brings a special after-dark event that turns the park into a Halloween playground. Tickets are now on sale for this exclusive party, called Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Fireworks light up the sky each night at 10 p. m. , giving guests a chance to see the sh
Cleaning water before it reaches our taps often involves adding chlorine to kill harmful algae. But algae have a clever trick—they wrap themselves in sticky layers called extracellular polymeric substances, or EPS. These layers act like shields, protecting the algae from chlorine’s effects. Scientis
Every day, tiny plastic pieces from everyday items like cosmetics, car tires, and synthetic clothes slip into our water systems. These microplastics don't just float around—they team up with viruses, creating new ways for germs to travel unseen. Scientists recently looked into how these plastic hitc
On a Monday night, Madison Square Garden will buzz with energy as the New York Knicks host Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Leading the series 2-0 against the Spurs, the Knicks haven’t had this much control at home in over half a century. Their last championship run in 1973 saw them win Finals games a
Wastewater plants use special methods to remove phosphorus before water goes back into nature. These methods often rely on tiny microbes that store phosphorus inside their cells. Recently, scientists noticed something surprising: when tiny plastic pieces (smaller than a grain of sand) mix with these
The Chesapeake Bay isn't just a big body of water on Maryland's side—it's a living classroom telling us about the planet's health. For centuries, people here built their lives around its tides, from watermen who knew when fish would run to families who relied on its bounty. But now, the bay is sendi
The U. S. is stepping up efforts to train workers for the semiconductor industry—a crucial move to stay competitive globally. Two federal agencies, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Commerce, have teamed up to fund a network of regional training centers under the CHIPS & Sc
Recurrent ovarian cancer treatments don't just fight the disease—they also affect how patients feel daily. To measure this, doctors use patient-reported outcomes (PROs), which are feedbacks directly from patients about their symptoms and quality of life. But are these tools reliable enough, especial
South Carolina voters will pick between two education leaders this summer to challenge the current state superintendent. Sylvia Wright, a former classroom teacher, is running for the Democratic spot for the first time. Lisa Ellis, who already held the party’s nomination in 2022, returns with her own
A federal judge in Washington is now reviewing whether to stop plans for a UFC fight at the White House next week. Two local residents filed a lawsuit claiming the event shouldn’t happen, and they asked the court to block it immediately. The fight, called "UFC Freedom 250, " is scheduled for June 14
