A plan to reopen an old concrete plant near Syracuse's Inner Harbor is causing quite a stir. The plant, which hasn't been used in years, is just two blocks away from a brand new $100 million aquarium. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon is not happy about this idea. He thinks it's a step backward
In the USA, classrooms are often filled with treats. Birthdays, holidays, and good behavior are celebrated with candy and snacks. But is this a good idea? A study looked into this issue. It focused on how teachers use food as rewards. It also checked how this relates to the Health Belief Model (HBM)
Cities shape how well older adults stay healthy. Think about sidewalks, parks, and stores. These things matter a lot. They help people stay active and eat well. Good city planning can make a big difference. Older adults need support. This includes doctors, friends, and family. Cities with good serv
Deep in the Amazon and other remote rainforests, some of the world's most isolated Indigenous groups are facing serious threats. These threats come from logging, mining, and drug traffickers. A recent report highlights that nearly 65% of these groups are at risk from logging, about 40% from mining,
At Harvard University, a significant number of students feel like outsiders due to their political beliefs. These students, who lean towards the right, describe a campus environment that often seems unwelcoming to their views. They point out that rules seem to be enforced differently depending on th
In the heart of South Korea, a five-year study (2018-2022) uncovered a troubling truth about our water. Researchers dug deep into the fractured bedrock aquifers beneath a research farm in northeastern Seoul. They used a mix of science tools to understand how nitrogen pollution was spreading. The te
Loneliness is a growing problem worldwide. It's getting worse because of pandemics and extreme weather. This affects both our bodies and minds. A recent study looked into how our physical surroundings influence loneliness. It focused on how people from different cultures interact with their environm
In Algeria, dealing with oil waste is a big job. One method, called stabilization/solidification (S/S), has been used for ten years to treat drill cuttings from the Ain Amenas oil field. This method mixes waste with cement and sodium silicate to make it safe. After a decade, scientists checked if t
In the world of Bugonia, a man named Teddy, with messy hair and a lot on his mind, believes his boss is an alien. He thinks she and her company are causing harm to the planet. So, he and his cousin Don decide to take matters into their own hands. This story is part of a series of unusual films by di
California recently passed two new laws aimed at tackling climate change. These laws require large companies to report the greenhouse gas emissions caused by their products and the risks they face due to climate change. This is a big deal because, until now, companies only had to report their own em
