Cyanobacteria, those tiny green plants in water, can make drinking water smell and taste bad. They do this by releasing a chemical called 2-Methylisoborneol (MIB). Even a tiny bit of MIB can ruin the water's quality. But how and when these plants release MIB is still a mystery. Scientists did some
The movie world loves bringing back old favorites. Think Michael Keaton's Batman, Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, and Patrick Stewart's Professor X. These returns often feel like a mix of excitement and desperation. Spider-Man: No Way Home showed us that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's versions of Spi
LG has just dropped a massive new TV that's not your average screen. It's a 136-inch beast packed with Micro LED tech, and it's aiming to change how we think about home theaters. This isn't just about size; it's about control. LG's Active Matrix tech lets each pixel do its own thing, creating insane
Retro is back, and it's not just about fashion. People are bringing back styles from the 70s, 80s, and 90s in a big way. Think about it: mushroom lamps, walnut stereo consoles, and neon Polaroid cameras are all the rage. It's like stepping into a time machine and landing in the past, but with a mode
The Colonel’s Bequest, crafted by Roberta Williams, stands out as a unique adventure game. Unlike many point-and-click adventures, it doesn’t rely on frustrating puzzles. Instead, it focuses on exploration and storytelling. The game follows Laura Bow, who visits a Southern mansion and uncovers a mur
Trading cards are back in a big way, and it's not just kids who are excited. Adults are also getting into the hobby, driven by nostalgia and the fun of collecting. Big stores like Target and Walmart are noticing this trend and stocking up on cards for the holiday season. Sales of trading cards have
In the upcoming 2025 state election, transgender youth are not the hot-button issue they once were. This shift is notable, as it shows how public opinion and political focus can change over time. Reed Williams, a prominent figure in LGBTQ+ advocacy, has been at the forefront of this discussion. As
Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church, is being honored with a musical tribute. This isn't just any tribute, though. It's a seven-minute piece called "Our Wildest Imaginings, " performed by a chorus, organ, and brass at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Robinson will also del
Oil refineries have a problem: they produce a lot of waste. But what if this waste could be turned into something useful? Researchers have been looking into this idea. They took two types of waste: oily sludge (OS) from refineries and algal biomass (AB) from wastewater treatment. The goal was to see
Remember when checking the weather meant waiting for the TV to show your local forecast? Those were the days of The Weather Channel's iconic blue and orange graphics, smooth jazz, and teletext. Now, thanks to some tech-savvy folks, that nostalgic experience is back in a digital form. Meet WeatherSt
