Tiny plastic pieces, called microplastics, come in different shapes and types. Scientists wanted to see how these tiny plastics move through sand. They looked at two kinds: polystyrene (PS) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PS was in tiny spheres, while PET came in both spheres and fragments. T
The Senate recently passed a bill to reduce federal funding for public broadcasting, including NPR and PBS, by $9 billion. This move, which hasn't happened in over three decades, is now awaiting a final vote in the House of Representatives. If approved, it will mark a significant victory for Preside
Viruses are everywhere, and they might be playing a bigger role in climate change than we thought. A recent study looked at how antibiotics affect these tiny creatures in the soil. The focus was on ciprofloxacin, a common antibiotic, and its impact on nitrogen gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.
Malaria is a serious illness that can be deadly. It's caused by tiny parasites, with one type, Plasmodium falciparum, being the worst. This parasite is responsible for most malaria deaths around the world. Right now, doctors treat malaria with medicines, but the parasites are getting resistant to th
Tomatoes are a big deal, especially in California. They're used in lots of foods, but there's a tiny enemy causing big problems. These are called root-knot nematodes, or RKNs for short. They're like little worms that attack tomato plants. Farmers have been using a special gene called Mi-1 to fight t
Tadej Pogačar, the top contender in the Tour de France, had a scary moment during stage 11. He crashed hard in the last 5 kilometers but walked away with just a few scrapes. His team, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, quickly checked him out and confirmed he was okay, even though he was a bit banged up. The c
Autism and faith is a topic that hasn't been studied much. It's important to understand how adults with autism experience and practice religion. Faith is a personal thing. It's about beliefs and practices that come from a religious group. For autistic adults, there are unique challenges and needs wh
The MAGA crowd is not happy. They feel like they've been let down. A well-known conservative strategist, Rick Wilson, recently talked about how Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy theory has caused a stir. This theory was a big deal for Trump supporters. They thought it would expose a
The Emmy nominations often highlight the same big shows, but there's more to the story. This year, some unexpected picks shine a light on the variety of great TV out there. First off, it's no surprise that shows like "Severance" and "The White Lotus" got a lot of attention. But the real fun is find
President Donald Trump recently urged Texas Republicans to redraw the state's congressional maps. This move aims to create more House seats that favor the GOP, helping them keep control in the upcoming midterm elections. Trump's push comes just before a special session of the Texas Legislature, wher
