In recent times, the federal government is expected to move towards a pragmatic approach in handling scientific matters. This shift aims to restore public confidence in government policies, which are rooted in science. The trust in government, especially science-based directives, has plummeted and h
The Democratic Party has shifted dramatically over the years, especially regarding abortion. Once, both Democrats and Republicans advocated for protections for unborn children and mothers. Now, the situation is very different. In 1976, the Hyde Amendment, which restricted federal funding for abortio
Imagine living in a region where the air you breathe is not as clean as it should be. This is the reality for many Indigenous and rural communities in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. Over the past 20 years, this area has seen a huge increase in unconventional natural gas production.
Floodwaters are quietly creeping their way up in the basement of Tara Stamps, who just recently started her role as Cook County supervisor. That storm moved quickly through the West Side of Chicago. But its impact will continue to linger. The city is looking for their input. People Sitting next
Scientists have cooked up a powerful cleaning material called MIL-100(Fe). They made it from basic ingredients like ammonium iron sulfate and trimesic acid under easy conditions. This material has tiny holes and a massive surface area. This makes it super effective at sucking up nasty organ
Something magical is about to happen in Pennsylvania's south-central region. While we humans start to think about warmer days ahead, it's not just us. There's something else stirring beneath the earth. Cicadas! These cicadas have been living underground for seventeen long years!
A small marine creature, the mysid (Americamysis bahia), is used to test the long-term harm of pesticides. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US requires these tests for pesticide registration. The current testing guidelines, which were last updated in 1996, have some issues. With the
Your environment isn't just about where you live. It's also about the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the people you interact with. These factors play a huge role in shaping who you are and how well your medications work. Your genes might determine your physical traits, but your environment
Water treatment is a big deal. It's even more challenging when dealing with waste from burning trash and sewage. These wastes produce a nasty mix of chemicals and pollutants. We are talking about stuff like chlorine and organic pollutants. This stuff is hard to get rid of. Researchers h
Southeast Asia is eager to put nuclear power back on the table. That’s right, we’re talking about nuclear energy, folks. In the Philippines, there’s a lone nuclear power plant in Bataan, sitting idle for over 40 years after the 1970 construction. That’s because of some safety scares and corruption
