Plastic waste is a huge problem for our oceans and the birds that call them home. One young person from Holmdel is taking action to change this. Emma Lynn is a 16-year-old student who has always been passionate about nature. She grew up exploring the outdoors and helping to keep it clean. She notice
The coastal regions of Bangladesh have a deep connection with seafood. It is a staple in their diet. However, a recent study shed light on some surprising facts about their knowledge and attitudes towards seafood safety and consumption. The study involved over a thousand adults from seven coastal di
A Peruvian farmer who also works as a mountain guide has faced a setback in his legal fight against a major European energy corporation. Saúl Luciano Lliuya, who resides in the central Ancash region of Peru, took legal action against RWE. This company is one of Europe's top producers of greenhouse g
Switzerland's glaciers are melting at an alarming rate. This is not news. But when a massive chunk of the Birch Glacier broke off, it sent a torrent of rock and ice crashing down onto the village of Blatten. The result was catastrophic. Nearly the entire village was buried under mud and debris. This
The Holly Dam and its mill pond are facing a tough situation. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has some concerns. They want the dam repaired or removed. This has not gone down well with the locals. The dam has been a part of Holly for a long time. It's more tha
Air pollution doesn't stop at borders. It's a sneaky problem that affects not just the environment, but also people's health and the economy of neighboring areas. This is what they call transboundary air pollution. It's not fair, and it's a big deal. Let's talk about PM2. 5, tiny particles that can
The goal of creating AI that can handle complex situations is a big challenge. Traditional methods rely heavily on deep learning, which needs tons of data to train. This approach struggles to update its knowledge quickly from limited information. Recently, there's been progress in using large langua
The way we measure heat stress in the workplace is getting a makeover. Many tools out there don't quite hit the mark. They don't clearly connect with the factors they're supposed to measure. This makes it tough to understand what's really going on. So, researchers are stepping in to create a new ind
In the struggle against water scarcity, a groundbreaking solution has emerged. A new material can pull large amounts of water from the air, even in extremely dry conditions. This material is a super-hygroscopic composite, or CHG for short. It's made from a mix of natural and synthetic components. Th
The connection between our genes and personality is a hot topic. One interesting angle is the role of genetic risk for schizophrenia. It turns out that having a high genetic risk for schizophrenia might influence personality traits in people who don't actually develop the disorder. This is not ab
