Every day, tiny plastic pieces from everyday items like cosmetics, car tires, and synthetic clothes slip into our water systems. These microplastics don't just float around—they team up with viruses, creating new ways for germs to travel unseen. Scientists recently looked into how these plastic hitc
On a Monday night, Madison Square Garden will buzz with energy as the New York Knicks host Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Leading the series 2-0 against the Spurs, the Knicks haven’t had this much control at home in over half a century. Their last championship run in 1973 saw them win Finals games a
Wastewater plants use special methods to remove phosphorus before water goes back into nature. These methods often rely on tiny microbes that store phosphorus inside their cells. Recently, scientists noticed something surprising: when tiny plastic pieces (smaller than a grain of sand) mix with these
Two more animals in Texas have tested positive for New World screwworm, a fly larva that feeds on living flesh. A week after the first case in decades showed up near the Mexican border, officials confirmed a calf in La Salle County and a dog in Andrews County now carry the parasite. Unlike common fl
Summer brings a natural urge to clean up and refresh living spaces, but not every project needs to be a big renovation. Small changes can make a home feel lighter and more open without much effort. For example, switching cleaning products from heavy winter scents to light citrus or floral options ca
The two-year Treasury yield is climbing fast and could soon hit 5%, a level that usually makes investors nervous. Fast-moving tech stocks got a taste of that nervousness last week when chip shares plunged hard. The Nasdaq 100 lost nearly five percent in a single day, and funds that track semiconduct
Marvell Technology’s stock surged 8. 85% to $286. 80 in premarket trading, outpacing the broader market. While Nasdaq futures rose 1. 31% and S&P 500 futures climbed 0. 68%, tech stocks generally benefited from the upward trend. The smaller Russell 2000 and Dow Jones also saw gains, adding to the po
Block Island’s famous beaches and cliffs hide a quiet battle against nature. Over time, the land is shrinking. Roads, buildings, and even the water supply face risks from rising seas and stronger storms. Most visitors enjoy the scenery without knowing how fragile it really is. The island’s drinking
Delta Air Lines Inc. has decided to consider a different seat maker for its new business‑class suites on major U. S. routes because ongoing supply and approval problems have pushed back the launch of its premium cabins. The company, known as the world’s most profitable airline, is now looking at an
Legora’s chief tech officer, who joined the legal AI startup in 2024, warned that many firms are wasting money by rewarding employees for using the most AI tokens instead of real productivity. He explained that some teams get a leaderboard and then try to climb it by burning huge amounts of token
