Portland is famous for its parks, trees, and rivers, but a hidden problem lurks in the Willamette River. A 10‑mile stretch near the harbor has been listed as a Superfund site since 2000, meaning it is heavily polluted from past industrial use. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set
Cleaning up polluted land isn’t just about digging and dumping. It’s about understanding what’s happening underground and making smart choices fast. For years, experts have relied on site models—basically educated guesses—to decide how to remove harmful vapors from soil and groundwater. These models
Researchers recently found a bright purple-and-orange moth hidden in Crete’s White Mountains, and they gave it an unusual name: the Pope Leo moth. The new species wasn’t just another discovery—it was hiding in plain sight. For years, scientists had been calling it by another name, Pyralis kachetical
This year, local schools closed with heartfelt thanks to teachers who give extra time and care to students. Naples Park Elementary stood out for one family, especially. Their granddaughter thrived there, thanks to teachers who went beyond textbooks and tests. Yet while educators work hard, other com
Finnegan Miller didn’t just grow up loving science—he grew up wanting to fix things with it. While other kids his age were testing video games or scrolling through memes, he was peering at fuzzy mold on old fruit in his kitchen. That early curiosity about fungi didn’t fizzle out. Instead, it turned
The 48th meeting of the Environmental Mutagen Society in India took place at Jamshedpur College from January 29 to 31, 2026. The event drew scientists, teachers, and government leaders from India and eight other countries. Speakers covered many topics. They explained how the environment can ch
The current U. S. leadership has faced heavy criticism over its legal, ethical, and practical decisions. Many argue that policies on the economy, health care, climate change, immigration, and foreign affairs have fallen short of public needs. The war in the Middle East is often cited as a cost
Scientists studied how Mimosa leaves fold up when touched. They copied this trick to build a special sponge. This sponge can soak up oil from water all by itself, then clean up and be ready to use again without extra help. The sponge is made from chitosan, a natural material from shellfish. This ba
Solar power is often seen as a clean solution, but new research shows that the materials used in panels can leave dangerous waste behind. A study from Oregon State University found that a new ink‑jet method can make CIGS (copper, indium, gallium, selenium) panels with less manufacturing waste and
A study examined how moving into new, well‑insulated apartments with good ventilation affects people’s blood pressure. Researchers measured participants’ BP twice a year for two years before the move and again after they settled in. They tracked morning and evening readings for nearly 180 people eac
