Meet Pistia stratiotes, a common water plant with an extraordinary ability. Unlike most plants, it doesn't shy away from manganese, a metal that's typically harmful. Scientists have exposed it to high levels of manganese, and the plant just keeps thriving. It stores this metal mainly in its shoots a
In a surprising twist, the Supreme Court has let President Biden's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continue its push to reduce climate pollution from power plants. More than 20 Republican states and industry groups had asked the court to temporarily halt these rules while legal challenges play
In Northern Minnesota, something unusual is happening. It's much later than usual for the first frost to hit places like International Falls, which typically sees it by mid-September. But now, weeks past that date, some areas are just starting to feel the chill. This might not seem like a big deal,
In recent days, the city of Springfield, Ohio, has been plagued by a wave of bomb threats and chaos, stemming from unfounded rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets and wildlife. Despite these threats, which forced the lockdown of two hospitals and the evacuation of schools, the source of the ru
The Public Utility Commission has found itself in hot water after approving an application for a low-interest loan from Aegle Power, only to discover that it contained false information and was filed by a woman with a criminal past. This revelation raises serious questions about the commission's ve
