In the heart of South Korea, a five-year study (2018-2022) uncovered a troubling truth about our water. Researchers dug deep into the fractured bedrock aquifers beneath a research farm in northeastern Seoul. They used a mix of science tools to understand how nitrogen pollution was spreading. The te
Loneliness is a growing problem worldwide. It's getting worse because of pandemics and extreme weather. This affects both our bodies and minds. A recent study looked into how our physical surroundings influence loneliness. It focused on how people from different cultures interact with their environm
In Ukraine, a quiet revolution is happening. What started as small, volunteer-run drone workshops in basements has turned into a booming defense industry. Among the many companies that have emerged, Fire Point stands out. This company, once a casting agency, now has a billion-dollar contract to supp
The Mayans, a brilliant ancient civilization from Central America, were ahead of their time in astronomy and math. They could predict solar eclipses with surprising precision. But how did they do it? Recent studies offer some answers. A key piece of evidence is the Dresden Codex, a famous Mayan ast
In Algeria, dealing with oil waste is a big job. One method, called stabilization/solidification (S/S), has been used for ten years to treat drill cuttings from the Ain Amenas oil field. This method mixes waste with cement and sodium silicate to make it safe. After a decade, scientists checked if t
Aaron Rodgers is set to face the Green Bay Packers, his former team, in a highly anticipated matchup. This game is not just any regular season game for Rodgers, who spent 18 years with the Packers. Brett Favre, who knows a thing or two about playing against his former team, believes Rodgers will be
Minnesota's Iron Range, once the backbone of America's industrial strength, is making a comeback. For over 150 years, this region supplied iron ore that helped build the nation's infrastructure and win wars. Today, it holds the potential to break China's dominance in the magnet market. China curren
In the world of Bugonia, a man named Teddy, with messy hair and a lot on his mind, believes his boss is an alien. He thinks she and her company are causing harm to the planet. So, he and his cousin Don decide to take matters into their own hands. This story is part of a series of unusual films by di
California recently passed two new laws aimed at tackling climate change. These laws require large companies to report the greenhouse gas emissions caused by their products and the risks they face due to climate change. This is a big deal because, until now, companies only had to report their own em
A recent study dug into how certain chemicals in our environment might be messing with how quickly our bodies age. Researchers looked at data from over 1, 600 adults and checked out 78 different chemicals. They used fancy computer models to see if these chemicals could predict how fast people were a
