Picture this: cleaning up oil wastewater in a simpler way. Typically, you'd use two methods - adsorption and flotation. But scientists in Brazil decided to combine these into one. They created a special material called biochar and tested it on real oil wastewater from local wells. This new method pr
Keir Starmer has set his sights on six essential areas he believes need immediate attention before the next election. These areas include healthcare, housing, education, policing, net-zero goals, and the economy. His team wants to make it clear that this isn't a radical overhaul, even though his app
Imagine having a conversation, and someone else knows who you called, when, and where. That’s exactly what happened to many Americans, all thanks to a hacking group from China. This group, known as “Salt Typhoon, ” has been stealing metadata from cellphones across the country. This includes informat
Families in New York City applying for public high schools have a little more time to make their choices. The original deadline of Wednesday has been pushed back to Monday due to a technical issue with the online application system. A small group of students, affected by problems with the MySchools
Ever wondered how social media and online platforms change how politicians campaign? Researchers have been digging into this topic since 2005, and the popularity of studying Web 2. 0 in elections has been skyrocketing ever since. They've been looking at papers from places like the Scopus database an
You’ve probably heard the news about a big hacking operation from China targeting our telecom companies. The FBI has warned that this threat isn’t fully gone yet. So, how can you make sure your texts and calls stay private? The answer is encryption. It’s a technology that mixes up your messages so o
Have you ever wanted to own something special from your favorite celebrities or brands? Now you can, while making a real difference. Thinking Huts, a nonprofit with a big heart, is holding a virtual auction. The best part? All the proceeds go toward building 3D printed schools in places where educat
Hong Kong's biggest airline, Cathay Pacific, has taken an episode of Family Guy off its in-flight entertainment after someone complained about a scene showing the Tiananmen Square crackdown. The episode, "Death Has a Shadow, " has a brief moment where Peter Griffin stands near a protester facing tan
All over the world, people take medications to manage illnesses. For those living with HIV/AIDS in rural parts of Nigeria, sticking to a strict medication schedule is crucial. This means regularly taking medication called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) to keep HIV under control. But ho
Imagine working in a school where students assault you, and you feel no one's got your back. That's what Lauren Eriksen, a teaching assistant at West Salem High School, claims in her lawsuit against the Salem-Keizer School District. She says students bit her so hard it caused nerve damage and gave h
