Maine is trying a new trick to solve old crimes. They made a deck of cards with 52 unsolved cases. Each card has details about a different mystery. The idea is to give these cards to prisoners. Maybe someone knows something that can help solve these cases. Maine has a lot of unsolved crimes, like 69
Wheat straw, often seen as farm waste, has a new role in cleaning up water. Scientists have found a way to tweak it chemically to soak up a harmful dye called Rhodamine B. This dye is tough to break down and can be toxic. The modified straw, now called EWS, is a game-changer. EWS is made by treatin
After a long time, salmon are back in Alameda Creek. This is a big deal because it hasn't happened in 70 years. The creek is in a place called Sunol, and the salmon had to swim up a tall wall to get there. This shows that the environment is getting better. Salmon and steelhead trout are like nature
Mars, the dry and dusty planet we know today, might have once been a much wetter place. Recent findings from NASA's Perseverance rover suggest that tropical storms could have soaked the Red Planet for millions of years. The rover found light-colored rocks scattered around its path. These rocks, made
In a bold move, Ukraine has reportedly targeted two Russian oil tankers using underwater drones. These tankers are part of Russia's "shadow fleet, " a group of ships that help Russia bypass international sanctions. The attacks happened on Friday and Saturday, causing serious damage to both vessels.
In recent times, two big companies have been under the microscope for causing pollution in New York. The Goodyear plant in Niagara Falls and Great Lakes Cheese have both been linked to environmental issues that have caught the attention of local politicians and regulators. The Goodyear plant has be
Sydney Sweeney, known for her acting chops, showed off her athletic side recently. She shared a video of herself waterskiing in a black wetsuit. The water was cold, but that didn't stop her. She captioned the post, \"42 degrees out and still my happy place, last run of the season before it ices over
Tracking things underwater is tough. The water is full of stuff that makes it hard to see clearly. Sonar videos, which are used to see underwater, have problems like similar-looking backgrounds and changing visuals. This makes it difficult for regular tracking models to work well. A new model calle
A recent court hearing stirred up old tensions between Cemex and the State Water Resources Control Board. The debate centered around whether Cemex should be allowed to challenge a decision before a final ruling is made, expected in February. Cemex's legal team pointed fingers at the state board for
Florida's manatees, often called sea cows, are on the move as winter nears. These gentle giants can't handle cold water. When temperatures drop below 68 degrees, they head to warmer spots. Power plant outlets and rivers become their winter homes. Manatees are strict vegetarians. They munch on sea g
