Winter is creeping in, and it's starting with a whisper rather than a roar. The first snow of the season is headed northward, far from the cities of Duluth and Superior. The National Weather Service of Duluth announced this snowy debut early Saturday morning, October 12th. It's a gentle nudge into w
Imagine turning the vast ocean into a clean fuel source. That's what scientists are doing with a new invention. They've figured out how to use electrodes to split seawater and produce hydrogen fuel. Normally, this process would create harmful chlorine gas. But these clever researchers found a way ar
Imagine a future where everyone in the United States can turn on their tap and drink clean water. That's what President Biden is aiming for with a new rule set to be announced in Wisconsin. This rule gives cities a 10-year deadline to replace lead pipes, making sure drinking water is safe for all. T
Imagining a bright day of fishing, a group of friends trekked to the White Cloud Mountains in Idaho. They aimed for Ocalkens Lake #2, but surprise! It was almost bone-dry, with barely an inch of water left. They found a slightly better alternative at Ocalkens Lake #1, though it was smaller and green
American Water, a big New Jersey-based company that provides water to over 14 million people, was recently hit by a cyberattack. The attack seemed to only affect their billing systems, as mentioned in a report they filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The company first found
You might be using fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash already. So, is adding fluoride to drinking water still helpful? Let's find out! A recent study checked over 157 studies. These compared kids in areas with fluoridated water to those without. The result? Before the mid-1970s, when fluoride toothp
In the spring of 2021, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issued a health advisory for residents on French Island. The worry? Potential contamination of private wells by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called "forever chemicals" because they stick around in the envir
Leo Case, a decorated World War II veteran, was one of the first to be exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Sadly, he passed away from multiple cancers at the age of 58. His granddaughter, Jessie Hoerman, an attorney from St. Louis, has been on a mission to prove that her
Fluoride has been a big deal in dental health for a long time. While it helps keep our teeth strong, some people are now wondering if it's safe and effective. But should we really stop putting fluoride in our water supply? Let’s explore the science behind this and consider both sides of the story.
Fluoride: A Double-Edged Sword in Public Water Supplies The debate over adding fluoride to public water supplies has become increasingly complex, with new research casting doubt on its effectiveness and potential risks. While some argue that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, others claim that the
