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Nov 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

Green Materials: The EU's Eco-Revolution

Industrial growth and environmental damage often go hand in hand. A major hurdle is dealing with the waste from hard-to-recycle items like medical supplies. Scientists are searching for new materials that fit into a circular economy, where waste is reduced and everything is recycled. The European Un

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Nov 06 2024BUSINESS

Crypto Company Coinbase Makes Big Bet in Politics

Ever wondered how politics and crypto mix? Let's talk about Coinbase, a major crypto exchange. Years ago, the company's founder, Brian Armstrong, kept his distance from Washington. But as crypto grew bigger, so did Coinbase's need to get involved. Armstrong started spending more time in D. C. , meet

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Nov 06 2024FINANCE

How the Future of ETFs Hinges on Tuesday's Vote

The exchange-traded funds (ETF) sector is preparing for big changes starting in 2025, and who wins Tuesday's election might influence these changes. A likely victory for Republican Donald Trump could mean less strict rules than the past four years. Whoever comes into office, ETF companies are gettin

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Oct 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Satellites in Space: What's the Environmental Impact?

Imagine having internet access anywhere in the world. That's what SpaceX promises with its Starlink project. But is it worth the risk to our environment? Over 100 researchers think it's time to find out. They've asked the U. S. government to review the environmental impact of launching thousands of

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Oct 29 2024BUSINESS

Elon Musk's Plan for Driverless Cars: A New Job with Trump?

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has an interesting idea for how he'd approach regulating driverless cars if he were to work for former President Donald Trump. He wants to push for a national approach to rules for these vehicles. Currently, 19 states have their own laws about driverless cars, but the fe

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Oct 25 2024HEALTH

Watch Out: Three Harmful Food Additives to Avoid

You might be surprised to learn that some common food additives could be harming your health. A California doctor, Dr. Saurabh Sethi, has been spreading the word about three potentially dangerous chemicals often found in processed foods in the United States. These additives are a big deal because m

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Electric Air Taxis Get Green Light from FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally unveiled its long-awaited rules for electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs). These aircraft, often dubbed air taxis, are set to revolutionize air travel. The FAA believes they'll be the first new aircraft category since helicopter

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Senator Defends KOSA Bill, Addresses Concerns

Senator Marsha Blackburn has stepped up her efforts to support the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) by releasing a memo that tackles some of the arguments against the bill. This comes at a time when the bill's future in the House is uncertain, despite it passing in the Senate with a vast majority. KOSA

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Electric Giant Tesla's Earnings Day: What to Watch For

Tesla is gearing up to share its latest earnings report this Wednesday. This quarterly check-in is always exciting because it lets investors ask Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, about his plans. One hot topic is how Tesla will bump up sales of its older electric cars while exploring artificial intelligence a

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Oct 22 2024ENVIRONMENT

Can Industries Choose Courts to Fight EPA Rules?

Next year, the Supreme Court will tackle a big question: can polluting industries pick and choose where to fight federal environmental rules? This is a long-standing issue, where groups try to file cases in courts they think will be friendlier. States often do this too, especially in Texas, to chall

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