Farmers growing rice in contaminated soil face a hidden dilemma. Tiny soil microbes control how mercury turns into a more dangerous form called methylmercury—a toxin that can build up in rice grains. Scientists wanted to see what happens when these microbes start disappearing, which climate change m
Ann Arbor just paved two residential streets using asphalt mixed with recycled tire rubber—a small but meaningful test of a technology that’s been around for decades. Workers spread the dark, rubber-speckled pavement on Northbrook Place and Oakbrook Drive, turning about 2, 000 scrap tires into road
Remember that old phone gathering dust in your drawer? It might end up doing more than just taking photos. Scientists have found a clever way to give these devices a second life as environmental guardians. Instead of tossing them, researchers turn them into eco-friendly sensors that track how trees
Florida roads are notorious for being risky for people walking or biking. Lee County, with its beautiful beaches and sunny weather, is no exception. Every year, families in the area face preventable tragedies when pedestrians and cyclists are hit by cars. Advocates say painted bike lanes on fast roa
Industrial waste often piles up in landfills, but some of it can actually become useful again. One example is copper electroplating sludge—a byproduct from plating processes that still contains valuable metals. Researchers tried turning this waste into pure copper using two common methods: heating a
New York City’s biggest charity bike ride is set to enjoy a pleasant Sunday. Weather models predict clear skies and temperatures peaking near 59 degrees, making it a comfortable day for riders. About thirty‑two thousand cyclists will line the streets across all five boroughs, sharing roads with m
Solar panels don’t last forever. After about 20-30 years, they stop working and often get thrown away. That adds up to a lot of waste—millions of panels every year. One company now sees this waste not as trash, but as a hidden source of gold and silver. Instead of digging for new metals, they want t
Washington, DC is getting a major cycling upgrade. The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic just teamed up with the group that runs the famous Tour de France. That’s like getting the NFL to play in a new country or Formula One to race in the U. S. It’s a big deal for local sports. This race has been
When you push your body for two hours on a bike, something odd happens with pain. Scientists call it exercise-induced hypoalgesia—your pain radar drops after intense movement. Most studies focus on short bursts, but this one checked what happens after a steady, long ride. Twelve trained male cyclist
A designer from Missouri is turning heads in Sonoma this spring by showing that fashion doesn’t have to cost the earth—literally. Cory Infinite, a viral designer known for crafting runway-worthy outfits from junk, will judge the annual Trashion Fashion Runway Show at the Sonoma Community Center on A
