Imagine a world where your car's exhaust doesn't harm the environment. That's what scientists are working towards with a material called Cu-SAPO-34. This clever substance turns nasty nitrogen oxides into harmless nitrogen and water vapor. But how did they create such a wonder material? They started
Imagine trying to find a tiny needle in a huge haystack. That's what scientists face when looking for certain types of chromium in water. Chromium comes in different forms, like Cr(VI) and Cr(III), and each can be harmful in its own way. So, how do we find them easily? Enter the fungus-like porous C
Governor Rick Perry deserves praise for leading Texas in renewable energy. However, his recent statements on whales and renewable energy projects are off the mark. He's worried about whales, but so far, no U. S. whale has died due to wind turbines. There just aren’t that many offshore wind projects
Did you know that your old t-shirts could be adding to the planet's plastic pollution? A recent study found that the global apparel industry spits out over 20 million tons of plastic waste each year. This isn't just from packaging; it's from the clothes themselves. Most of our clothes are made of sy
Imagine observing how people move and interact in a bustling city without interrupting their daily routines. That’s the potential of using video cameras to assess physical activity and other well-being behaviors in urban environments. Traditional methods often rely on multiple human observers, which
Five Republican senators are under scrutiny, as the 2026 midterms approach and party dynamics shift. These senators' past decisions and viewpoints may lead to primary challenges. Joni Ernst, a senator from Iowa, is facing heat for her stance on Trump's Pentagon pick. Steve Deace, a conservative med
You might think that nudists have a weird lifestyle, but let's look at it from a different angle. Imagine growing up with a dad who was a nudist. That's what one person experienced. They remembered visiting a nudist community north of Houston. It was a family-friendly place, and everyone was just ha
Being a dental professional can be tough. The job demands high precision and strong patient trust, which can be stressful. So, how are future dental professionals—UK dental students—handling this pressure? Let's dive into a review that explores the prevalence and incidence of stress among these stud
Celebrities love flying private jets. It's fast, quiet, and keeps them out of the public eye. But with all the buzz about climate change, is it fair? Let's dig into who's hopping on these luxury planes the most. When it comes to short flights, rapper Pitbull tops the list with a whopping 396 trips
In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency reclassified ethylene oxide (EtO) as a hazardous substance. After 2018, when pollution from EtO started causing concerns, both federal and state regulators listened to the public but followed a cost-benefit approach that slowed down risk reduction. This a
