Scientists and economists agree: biodiversity is declining, and it holds immense value. But why are conservation efforts failing? The Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) launched in 2022 with a big promise—$700 billion annually for conservation. Yet, two years later, only 3. 5% of
Since 2018, when the U. S. Supreme Court allowed states to decide on sports betting, the landscape has changed. Today, nearly 40 states and Washington D. C. have embraced legal sports betting. This change has brought a safe and regulated way for Americans to enjoy their favorite sports. Legal sport
Chicago faced its worst opioid overdose crisis in 2021, with a record 1, 441 deaths. To tackle this, the city introduced the CARE Overdose Response Team, a multidisciplinary group providing immediate assistance after an overdose to reduce risks and prevent future fatalities. This team works outside
Selena Gomez's recent engagement to Benny Blanco has sparked a wave of excitement and congratulations from her celebrity friends. The couple, who have been together for about a year and a half, announced their engagement on Instagram. Gomez shared a series of photos, including one where she is seen
Imagine you're a seasoned weightlifter, wondering if ramping up your training volume can help you bulk up or improve your strength. A study took a look at this exact question, splitting 55 men into groups that either kept their existing workout volume or increased it by 30% or 60%. Over eight weeks,
Kraken, a big US-based crypto exchange, decided to shut down its NFT marketplace after a couple of years. The announcement was made in late November, and users have until early next year to move their NFTs to a crypto wallet. Kraken said they're doing this to focus on new products and services. Sta
The NFL isn't backing away from its partnership with rapper Jay-Z, despite recent rape allegations. Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed this at the league's winter meetings, saying, "We're aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z's response. The litigation is ongoing, but our relationship remains t
Ever wondered how our online shopping sprees in China are affecting the environment? Well, between 2014 and 2018, household carbon emissions rose by a notable 5. 5%. One major culprit? Our love for clicking 'buy now' on our favorite shopping platforms. Let's dive into the details. Picture this: eve
Deep in the microscopic world, a tiny organism named KARE_P3, a gram-positive microbe, has been discovered to hold a big secret. This microbe, found living inside plants, can break down tough epoxy resin materials. When scientists studied it, they found that it produces special molecules called seco
You might think turning waste into energy sounds great, but Kingston is giving the idea a hard pass. The city's utility company, Utilities Kingston, said a proposed biogas plant just doesn't make financial sense. They looked at turning sewage sludge and organic waste from green bins into energy, but
