Boston had a rough year in 2025, with winds that seemed to never quit. The city experienced the strongest average wind gusts since records began in 1936, with an average of 30. 6 mph. That's a big jump from the usual 23 mph. In fact, there were 165 days with gusts hitting 30 mph or more. That's a lo
The Oregon Cascades are gearing up for a snowy start to the ski season. A recent weather update suggests that ski enthusiasts might soon hit the slopes. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a forecast predicting significant snowfall from January 6th to January 8th. This snowfall is expecte
Winter weather struck Central Massachusetts hard overnight. Freezing rain left roads slick and dangerous. Because of this, several school districts decided to start classes two hours late on Wednesday, January 7th. Worcester was one of the districts affected, along with Shrewsbury, Leicester, Fitchb
North Texas is in for a rollercoaster of weather this week. It started with a chill, but things are heating up fast. By afternoon, temperatures will climb to nearly 80 degrees, thanks to winds blowing in from the southeast. These winds are also bringing in moisture, so expect clouds to roll in as th
Plastic waste is a big problem. It's everywhere. In our homes, in our streets, and even in our oceans. By 2050, there could be 40 billion tons of plastic waste in the oceans. That's a huge amount! So, finding ways to recycle plastic is really important. Scientists have found a new way to recycle po
Venezuela sits on a massive oil reserve, over 300 billion barrels, making it a tempting target for those eager to tap into its potential. The country's oil, however, is not just any oil. It's heavy, thick, and packed with impurities, making it one of the dirtiest oils in the world. Extracting this o
Big Pharma companies are in a rush to buy biotech firms. Why? They face a huge problem. Many of their top-selling drugs will soon lose patent protection. This is called the "patent cliff. " By 2032, they could lose over $170 billion in sales. To avoid this, they need new drugs fast. That's where bi
Scientists have figured out how to make tiny arteries in the lab that work like the real thing. They did this by copying how arteries stretch and move in the body. This is a big deal because it helps them study arteries and test new medicines. The team used two types of human cells: one from vein l
Tiny robots, smaller than a grain of salt, have been created. These robots can move, sense their surroundings, and make decisions all by themselves. They are powered by light and can work for months without stopping. These tiny robots are the result of a collaboration between researchers at the Uni
Valve, the company behind Steam, is gearing up for a big year in 2026. They're bringing back the Steam Machine, a gaming PC designed for your living room. This isn't their first try at this. The first Steam Machine didn't do well. But now, with the success of the Steam Deck, Valve might have a bette
