A temporary exhibit on the National Mall invites visitors to think about what they would protect if a storm or fire came close. The display, set up in a converted shipping container, shows everyday items that have survived or been damaged by extreme weather across the United States. By looking at a
Every year, millions of lithium iron phosphate batteries end up in landfills, releasing harmful chemicals and wasting valuable metals. Traditional recycling methods are slow, expensive, and often harmful to the environment. They usually involve high temperatures or harsh chemicals that don’t fully r
Scientists love studying Arabidopsis because it grows fast and reveals hidden plant secrets. Inside its cells sits a protein named SLAH3, which acts like a tiny stopwatch. When SLAH3 gets a small genetic error, the plant starts flowering weeks early—no matter how much food or light it gets. Usually
Control Resonant drops its players into the shattered heart of the Federal Bureau of Control, a place once hidden behind secret doors and now littered with broken glass and danger. Instead of the high‑octane gunplay that defined Control, this game swaps bullets for blades and lets Dylan Faden swing
The world celebrated Environment Day with a reminder that the planet is heating up. The latest forecast from the World Meteorological Organization warns of a strong El Nino, likely to start between June and August and linger until at least November. The probability is high – 80 % for its onset and 9
In the early 1980s, Portland was a place many people hesitated to call home. A journalist once got turned down for a job there simply because he wanted to move from the busy suburbs of Washington D. C. Fast forward to today, and Portland’s doors seem wide open—over half its residents now come from s
A sudden shift in the Bay Area’s weather is bringing much cooler temperatures after a few days of unseasonable warmth. The hottest spots in the region had climbed into the 90s earlier this week, but now a drop in pressure from the north is pushing those numbers down. Forecasters expect the cool-down
Kids pick up habits fast—and not always the good ones. When families struggle with money or resources, healthy eating and exercise often take a backseat. That’s a big problem because small kids face lifelong risks when bad habits form early. Some programs try to fix this with screens and in-person h
Scientists watched bubbles behave like kids in a crowded hallway when ultrasound waves and flowing liquid were applied together. Instead of floating freely, the bubbles split into two groups. Some clustered and jiggled intensely, bumping into each other and merging. Others stayed almost still, locke
The study on Louisiana’s future has started a needed talk in the community. Some news pieces made it sound bigger than it is, but the research has pushed people to think about what will happen for the next generations. The authors want to clear up any confusion. The team has spent more than 50 year
