In the world of Ethereum, a new meme token called Pepe Dollar ($PEPD) is making waves. It's not just another funny internet coin; it has some serious features and a unique take on finance. This token is playing with ideas about central banking and money, making it more than just a joke. Pepe Dollar
For over ten years, a strange sickness has been wiping out starfish along the Pacific coast. Now, scientists have finally figured out what's been happening. It turns out, a sneaky bacteria called Vibrio pectenicida is to blame. This bacteria has been causing something called sea star wasting diseas
Predators like bears and wolves have always stirred strong feelings in people. We love them in stories and as cuddly toys, but we often fear them in reality. This fear can lead to harmful actions, like hunting them to near extinction. Yet, these animals play a vital role in nature. They help keep ec
Mayflies are tiny but mighty when it comes to testing water pollution. One type, Neocloeon triangulifer, is especially useful because it reproduces quickly and is very sensitive to toxins. However, its reactions can vary. This inconsistency might be due to what it eats, specifically the age of the d
North America has a new tiny resident. It's a bdelloid rotifer, a type of microscopic animal that loves cold. They are common in water all over the world. They have even been found in ice in the north and south poles. But until now, no one had found them in North American ice. Scientists thought th
Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces that can be found in water. They can carry harmful chemicals like PCBs. A study looked at the Langat River in Malaysia. They checked six spots from the river mouth to areas further inland. The study found different amounts of microplastics at each spot. The hig
The Hanjiang River in China is facing a hidden problem: tiny plastic particles. These small bits, called microplastics, are less than 500 micrometers in size. They are everywhere in the river and can harm aquatic life. A recent study used advanced technology to find out more about these microplastic
Managing rivers and lakes is tricky. There are lots of living things and environmental factors to consider. Most models focus on just a few species or simplify how they interact. This makes it hard to see the big picture. A new approach uses something called Hierarchical Bayesian networks (HBNs). Th
Climate change is shaking things up for our forests. In the northeastern US, forests are like nature's carbon vacuum cleaners, soaking up CO2 from the air. But with temperatures on the rise and snowpack shrinking, these forests might not be able to do their job as well as they used to. Warmer tempe
In some places, the soil is not very healthy. It has something called Cadmium (Cd) in it. This is not good for plants. But, some plants are better at dealing with this than others. These are called invasive plants. They are not from around here. They come from other places and take over. Earthworms
