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
Trump's recent pardon of George Santos, a former congressman convicted of fraud, has sparked a heated debate. This isn't an isolated incident. Trump has a history of pardoning individuals who support him or his political agenda. Santos, who pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and wire fraud
A presidential pick for a key government role stepped back after facing strong opposition. The nominee, chosen by President Donald Trump, decided to pull out of the running. He realized he didn't have enough backing from his own party to secure the job. The position was for the Office of Special Co
The recent AWS outage caused a stir worldwide, affecting everything from banking to language learning apps. This event has sparked a conversation about how much we rely on a few big US tech companies. Amazon and Microsoft control a big part of the cloud computing market. Even if a service isn't dir
The White House has shot down rumors that President Trump might let Sean "Diddy" Combs out of prison early. Combs, 55, is currently serving a 50-month sentence for two charges related to transporting people for prostitution. A source close to the White House told TMZ that Trump is thinking about it
Your toothbrush is a tiny world teeming with life. It's not just a tool for cleaning your teeth; it's a cozy home for millions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Every time you brush, you're introducing these tiny creatures to your mouth. But don't panic just yet. Most of these microbes are harmless,
The Chornobyl disaster in 1986 changed the forests around it forever. Even now, wood from these forests is still being used. Scientists wanted to find out what makes some trees hold more radiation than others. They looked at different types of trees and soils to see how much strontium-90 and cesium-
The Voting Rights Act, a crucial law that protects against discrimination in voting, is now under serious threat. This law, which was created during the civil rights movement and signed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965, is facing its biggest challenge yet. The Supreme Court, which has a majority
In the early 1900s, a bold idea emerged in the world of crime solving. Two psychologists, Max Wertheimer and Julius Klein, suggested using word association tests to figure out if someone was guilty of a crime. This method, called Tatbestandsdiagnostik, quickly became a hot topic in psychology and cr
Michigan is stepping up its fight against microplastics, those tiny plastic bits that are everywhere. The state is launching a week-long campaign to educate people about this growing problem. From October 19 to 26, Michigan will host a series of events, including a cleanup in Lansing and a virtual s
