Scientists have built a new kind of tiny bubble that can sneak into stubborn bacterial layers and burn them away with light. The bubble is wrapped in a sugar shell made of hyaluronic acid, a substance that naturally appears in our skin. When the bubble reaches an infected wound, enzymes called hyalu
A recent study shows that data centers across the United States are not just busy with computers; they also generate a hefty environmental toll. The research, carried out by an economist at Carnegie Mellon, looked at almost 2, 800 data centers in operation in 2025. Using public information fro
For three decades, deadlines have been a constant companion, shaping the rhythm of my work. The pressure once felt like an ache, but repeated exposure turned it into a familiar habit. I have spent many years navigating the complex world of scientific communication, sharing findings with local newspa
When the air feels itchy and your hair jumps, it might mean a storm is coming. Scientists noticed a faint blue light that sometimes appears on tree tops during heavy weather. This glow, called corona discharge, is a tiny electric spark that can be seen when the sky splits into two layers of charge.
The film shows the land that the Chuschagasta people call home in Tucumán Province. A camera on a drone moves slowly above the hills, revealing how big and beautiful the area is. It also shows a bird that bumps into the drone, reminding us of nature’s own presence. The story behind the pictur
Vermont teachers and students joined forces to celebrate Earth Day by writing essays, poems, and short stories about the state’s natural beauty. The contest ran from February to mid‑April and welcomed fourth, fifth, and sixth graders from towns like Bennington, Burlington, and Windsor. More than
Early last month, Ukrainian skies turned into a battleground not just at night but from morning through afternoon. Over 400 drones flooded the airspace in just seven and a half hours. Most never reached their targets. Nighttime strikes have long been Russia’s preferred playbook since the conflict be
Earlier this year, a group of top science advisors got the boot. All twenty-two members of the National Science Board—experts nominated for their lifetime achievements—were removed before their terms ended. These weren’t random picks; they were carefully chosen from universities, industries, and res
A small study looked at whether taking cold showers for four days could boost testosterone in male athletes. The idea isn’t crazy—cold exposure is often said to help with recovery and performance. But here’s the catch: the research found no real change in testosterone levels after the cold showers.
Lawmakers squared off this week over future funding for the nation’s main pollution watchdog, the EPA. Democrats argued the agency is abandoning its job to keep air and water clean, warning that half-funding requests would gut state programs that test wells, treat wastewater, and track cancer-causin
