Michigan is stepping up its fight against microplastics, those tiny plastic bits that are everywhere. The state is launching a week-long campaign to educate people about this growing problem. From October 19 to 26, Michigan will host a series of events, including a cleanup in Lansing and a virtual s
People across the country, from different backgrounds and political views, agree on one thing: our public lands are precious and need protection. This was clear when millions of acres of public lands were almost sold off in a recent budget proposal. The public spoke up, and the sale was stopped. But
In a surprising turn of events, a group in Mexico used a drone to drop a homemade bomb near a government building. This happened in Tijuana, right next to California. The bomb had nails and metal pieces, but luckily, no one was hurt. It did damage some cars, though. The local authorities think a bi
Topology and physics have joined forces in the past ten years. They have uncovered many new things. One big discovery is topological insulators. These are materials that let electricity flow freely on their edges but not inside. This happens because of how the material is built at a tiny level. Ano
Scientists wanted to see how many fish in a tank affect the DNA floating in the water. They used special tests to measure DNA levels. The idea was to find out if more fish mean more DNA, and how long this DNA lasts. First, they filled tanks with different amounts of fish. Then, they took water samp
Sebastien Lecornu is back in the spotlight. This time, he's facing a tough job: getting France's 2026 budget through a parliament that's not on his side. He's no stranger to hard work, though. Lecornu has been a key player in Macron's government for years, even if many French people didn't know his
A comet from another star system, named 3I/ATLAS, has caught the attention of scientists. It might be linked to the famous Wow! signal, a mysterious radio wave detected in 1977. Avi Loeb, a well-known astronomer from Harvard, thinks this comet could be the source of the signal. The Wow! signal was a
Edmonds' big plan to turn sewage into energy has turned into a smelly mess. The city spent a lot of money on a new system called gasification. This was supposed to replace an old incinerator. But it hasn't worked out as planned. The system was supposed to destroy harmful chemicals and make energy. I
Hydrogen blending is a hot topic, but is it a smart solution or just a distraction? Critics argue that instead of pushing for hydrogen, we should focus on speeding up electrification and helping workers in fossil fuel industries transition to cleaner jobs. Mixing hydrogen with natural gas sounds si
Alaska's Interior is facing a tough situation. The Central Yukon Resource Management Plan, finalized in 2024 after 12 years of hard work, is now under threat. This plan is crucial for managing 13. 3 million acres of public lands. It's not just about land; it's about food, culture, and the future of
