Deep down in the ocean, there are underwater mountains called seamounts. They are special places where lots of different tiny organisms, called microbes, live. These microbes are important because they help keep the ocean healthy and full of life. But, they face threats from human activities like fi
The year 2025 was a busy one for crypto companies going public. Circle, Bullish, and Gemini all made their debuts. But the real test for these companies is yet to come in 2026. This is the year that will show if digital asset IPOs are here to stay or just a passing trend. The crypto market has seen
Colorado is stepping up its recycling game. The state has one of the lowest recycling rates in the U. S. But now, a new plan is in the works to make recycling free for everyone. The state's health department has given the green light to a program called the Producer Responsibility Program. It's set
Matthew Samuda, Jamaica's Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, has taken on a big role. He is now the president of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). This group is like the boss of environmental decisions in the United Nations. Samuda got this job during the seventh meeti
Soil is more than just dirt. It's a bustling world of microbes. Among these tiny life forms, some carry genes that can resist antibiotics. These genes are called antibiotic resistance genes, or ARGs. Scientists wanted to understand how these ARGs form and spread, especially in the soil around plant
Microplastics are a big problem. They are tiny plastic bits that are hard to see and even harder to find in nature. These little pieces come from bigger plastics that break down over time. They mix with natural stuff and change chemically. This makes them tricky to identify. Scientists have found a
Alaska stands out as the only state in the U. S. with rivers untouched by glyphosate. This is a big deal because this herbicide is found in all other rivers across the country. The state has a unique opportunity to keep it that way. Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, has been a hot topic w
In the world of industrial safety, two big names joined forces to create something special. HIMA and Deuta teamed up to launch SafeHMI. This isn't just any tool; it's a game-changer. It combines HIMA's safety systems with Deuta's IconTrust technology. The result? A human-machine interface (HMI) pane
Ghana has made a big decision to stop mining in its forest reserves. This move is all about protecting the environment, especially water sources and forests. The country is known for its gold, but small-scale mining has been causing a lot of problems. It's destroying cocoa farms, damaging forests an
Getting more oil from the ground is tricky. One way is to use chemicals, but it's expensive and can harm the environment. Now, there's a new idea: tiny capsules filled with chemicals. These capsules can be sent deep into the oil fields. They release chemicals only where they are needed. This can sav
