Every year, a peculiar event takes place at the Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve. It's not your typical gathering. Instead of quiet walks or birdwatching, people come to smash pumpkins. This isn't just about having fun, though. It's about helping the environment. The event, known as the Pumpkin Smash
Oregon's hospitals are in a tough spot. They're cutting services and letting people go. This isn't just a problem for the hospitals. It's a problem for everyone in Oregon. Hospitals are big employers. They bring in a lot of money. But they need a strong economy to stay afloat. The state's economy i
Climate change is speeding up. It's not just getting warmer; it's getting warmer faster. The past few years have seen record-breaking temperatures. A big study in June showed that the average global temperature is now rising by 0. 27 degrees Celsius every ten years. That's almost 50% faster than it
San Diego's Tijuana River Valley Community Garden is getting a new caretaker. Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, a nonprofit from National City, is stepping in to manage the garden. This change comes after the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County decided to leave due to hea
People often think that not using soap means being dirty. But some folks have found that skipping soap can actually lead to healthier skin. This idea might seem strange at first, but there are good reasons why some people choose to go soap-free. For many, soap is a daily habit. It's something we've
Some very rich people think our planet is doomed. They want to leave and live somewhere else in space. They believe only a few hundred people, including themselves, are good enough to go. They think the rest of us should stay behind and face the consequences. But is our planet really doomed? Scient
Sunflower straw, a common agricultural waste, has been given a new purpose. Scientists have been experimenting with it to clean up oil spills. They treated the straw with two different chemicals: silanization and acetylation. The goal was to see how well the treated straw could soak up oil. The exp
NK cells are like the body's first line of defense against cancer. They can spot and attack harmful cells without needing a specific signal. This makes them a promising tool for fighting cancer. However, tumors can create a tough environment that weakens NK cells. This environment can make it hard f
Prince William made a grand entrance at the Earthshot Prize event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The star-studded affair took place at the Museum of Tomorrow, marking the fifth year of the prestigious awards. This year's ceremony was a mix of glamour and environmental awareness, with big names like Shaw
Prince William is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a three-day visit focused on environmental issues. He's not just there to see the sights. He's also announcing the winners of his Earthshot Prize. This award celebrates people who are working on solutions to climate change. William has been busy. He'
