President Joe Biden has decided to ban future offshore oil and gas development in parts of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This includes areas off the entire East Coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. He explained that this move is to protect these
The Golden State Warriors had a rough night against the Sacramento Kings. After a solid win against the Grizzlies, they stumbled in this back-to-back game. Coach Steve Kerr was not happy, and his frustration led to a technical foul. The team lost 129-99, a big blow. Stephen Curry, who returned from
Scientists have found a clever way to improve the light-emitting properties of tiny crystals called Cs₂NaBiCl₆. They added a bit of indium to the mix and discovered that the crystals shone brighter and more steadily. These crystals are special because they don't contain any lead, making them safer f
Imagine a world where cancer is not the scary monster it once was. Charis Eng, a renowned scientist, has been working tirelessly to make this a reality. She's not just any researcher; she's a pioneer in the field of cancer genetics. Instead of starting with the usual facts, let's dive into her uniqu
Do you wear a smartwatch or use a health app? If so, you might be one of the many people using tech to track your health. But does all this tech really help us? Dr. Dave Rabin, a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, has a different take. He thinks we're missing the bigger picture. He says unprocessed tr
TikTok creators are in limbo, waiting for a Supreme Court decision. A law might force TikTok to cut ties with its Chinese parent, ByteDance, leading to a U. S. ban. This could happen by January 19 if the court agrees with the U. S. government's national security concerns. But TikTok and its creators
Coral reefs, the underwater cities of the ocean, are facing a sneaky threat: microplastics. These tiny plastic particles, less than 5 millimeters in size, are becoming increasingly common in our seas. Scientists wanted to figure out how different amounts of these microplastics affect reef-building c
President Trump’s return isn’t until later this month, but it's already shaking up the Justice Department’s ongoing cases against the January 6th rioters. Over 1, 570 people have been arrested, making it the largest criminal probe in US history. However, the election results are making defendants de
Did you know that some plastics can soak up heavy metals like a sponge? Biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) mulch is designed to replace conventional polyethylene (PE) mulch in farming. The goal? To cut down on plastic waste and microplastics in soil. But it turns out, these tiny plastic bits can al
Imagine what happens when you toss a disposable face mask into a landfill. Scientists have been looking into this, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in mask use. They found that these masks can break down over time, releasing tiny pieces called microplastics and harmful chemicals
