Imagine turning something as mundane as rice husk ash into something incredibly useful! Scientists have figured out a way to mix rice husk ash with polypropylene fibers and a special alkaline solution to create soil that can withstand more pressure and protect against erosion much better than regula
The mighty Tibetan Plateau (TP) is a big player in shaping climate and environmental changes, not just in its neighborhood but globally. Neighboring the TP, to the northwest, lies the Taklimakan Desert (TD), known for its distinctive dust aerosol behavior due to its deep basin geography. But guess w
Last weekend was a big one for youth sports in the area. At Sunset Bowling Center, several young bowlers hit impressive high scores. In the Bantams division, Aiden Testa led the boys with a score of 51, while Lylah Baheza topped the girls with a score of 19. The Preps division saw Hunter McComb and
Wednesday dawned tragically in South El Monte with a Metro bus and a lumber-loaded truck crashing near the 168 Ace Lumber & Supply store. The collision, occurring at the intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and Klingerman Street, left 12 people injured. Among them, one victim's condition was deemed cr
Imagine you're looking at tiny pieces of plastic like polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), and polystyrene (PS). These are called microplastics. Scientists wanted to know how well these microplastics could pick up a certain type of antibiotic called tetracycline (TC). They did some cool expe
Ever heard of 'crunchy'? It used to be a term with a hint of disdain, a lifestyle that was more about anti-fashion than politics. Back in the '80s, it was about homemade bread, limited TV, and camping trips. Think lumpy sweaters and messy hair. But times have changed. 'Crunchy' is now a mix of left
You’ve probably heard that microplastics (MPs) are bad for the environment, but did you know they also help antibiotics move around in groundwater? This happens because MPs can carry antibiotics like oxytetracycline (OTC) as they journey through soil and surface water. According to research, this me
Nitrate pollution is a big problem, and figuring out where it comes from is key to solving it. Researchers looked at water samples from China's biggest freshwater lake, Poyang Lake, over two years. They used some fancy methods, like isotope models and statistical tools, to trace the sources of nitra
Imagine a world where looking good is just as important as being wealthy or holding political power. That's the reality in Korea. The rise of cosmetic surgery in this country isn't just about vanity; it's deeply rooted in the nation's values and culture. In societies with high prejudice, values lik
Mike McCue, the CEO of Flipboard, is excited about the future of social networking. He's reimagining Flipboard as a part of what he calls the "social web, " a decentralized, open platform. To help with this vision, Flipboard is creating a new app called Surf. McCue thinks of Surf as a "browser for t
