Nature is full of surprises, and one of them is how quickly animals can adapt to new environments. Take the fish Neosalanx brevirostris, for example. Scientists wanted to know how this fish could quickly adjust to living in freshwater after spending time in saltwater. They looked at the genes of fo
Deep in the Florida Everglades, a new detention center has opened its doors. This facility, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz, \" has started housing immigrants. The name is a nod to the infamous Alcatraz Island, known for its harsh conditions. The center is part of a broader effort to enforce immigrat
Cities are more than just concrete and steel. They have a vibe, a feel, and a quality that can make or break how people live and behave. But how do you measure that? A recent study used a mix of street-level photos and computer smarts to rate the quality of urban environments across the U. S. The fo
Every day, people in Brussels are surrounded by unseen threats. These threats are not from criminals or dangerous animals. Instead, they come from the environment. Noise, tiny particles in the air, and magnetic fields are just a few examples. Together, these factors cause a big problem. They are lin
Europe is feeling the heat, and not in a good way. Record-breaking temperatures are causing chaos across the continent. In Portugal, thermometers hit a scorching 115°F in some areas. Italy is seeing a surge in hospital visits due to heat-related illnesses, with several tragic deaths from heatstroke.
People are getting more worried about PFAS, or per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances. These chemicals stick around in the environment and end up in our food. Understanding how they get into our diet is important to keep us safe. A recent study looked at how PFAS can enter our food. It found that old
Scientists have created something cool: new tools that can spot harmful metals in water. These tools are special because they can tell the difference between zinc, cadmium, and mercury. Plus, they do this in water, which is a big deal. What makes these tools even better is that they are easy and ch
The Trump administration has taken down a key federal website that housed important climate science reports. These reports, known as National Climate Assessments, were created to help people understand and prepare for climate change. Without this website, access to these crucial reports has become m
Difenoconazole, a common fungicide in farming, often ends up in rivers and streams. This can be bad news for fish. A recent study took a close look at how this chemical affects a type of fish called Pethia conchonius, found in the Teesta River. The study found that even small amounts of difenoconaz
Cities are full of hard surfaces like roads and buildings. These surfaces can mess up water quality. A recent study looked at how organic stuff in water changes in cities. It focused on places like Xi'an, China. The study collected samples from different city areas. It found three main types of org
