Water treatment plants produce a byproduct called drinking water treatment residuals (DWTRs). This stuff is usually seen as waste, but it turns out it's pretty good at trapping metals and other chemicals. Researchers in Wyoming and Oregon tested DWTRs to see if they could help clean up metal-contam
Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine, targeting residential areas and front-line regions. This aggressive move came just hours after a significant phone call between former U. S. President Trump and Russian President Putin. The call was described as lengthy and productive, with both lea
In the vast expanse of space, astronomers have found a colossal radio jet that stretches twice as wide as our own Milky Way galaxy. This ancient structure formed when the universe was a mere toddler, less than 10% of its current age of 13. 8 billion years. Until recently, these massive radio jets we
Imagine a vast, beautiful area with five massive lakes. This is the Great Lakes Basin, a treasure trove of freshwater. But there's a hidden danger lurking in these waters. Chemicals of emerging concern, or CECs, are sneaking in and causing trouble for the plants and animals that call this place home
SpaceX is pushing forward with plans to transform a Texas area into a new city called Starbase. This move comes after a local county approved an election that will let nearby residents decide if they want to establish Starbase as a municipality. The proposed city is located near Boca Chica Beach, cl
Drones aren't just for fun anymore. Scientists have found a new way to use them to help kids improve their focus. The idea is to use a brain-computer interface (BCI) that reads brain waves from an EEG machine. This BCI system is designed to measure attention levels and then translate that data into
Imagine trying to find out if water is safe to drink or if soil is contaminated. Scientists have been using special tests for a long time. These tests look for certain enzymes, like β-D-glucuronidase, which are often found in harmful bacteria. The usual methods involve watching these enzymes break d
Plants are strong, they have to be to deal with bugs and weather. They have a secret weapon called phenolic compounds, which act like natural armor. The amount of this armor can change based on where a plant lives. For example, a plant at the base of a mountain might make more phenolic compounds to
In the grand scheme of things, bacteria are tough. They can survive in places that would make most other organisms cringe. One such place is an old mine heap in Tarnowskie Góry, Poland. This isn't your average backyard. It's an extreme environment, and it's here that scientists found two new types o
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a challenging lung condition. It's like dealing with multiple problems at once, such as struggling to breathe, constant coughing, and dealing with mucus buildup. This happens because the airways or tiny air sacs in the lungs are not working properly
