The Trump administration has sparked concern among scientists and officials by planning to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a key institution for weather, wildfire, and climate science. This decision comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Colorado Governo
Gasoline spills are a big problem. They can pollute the air and even cause explosions. This is because gasoline evaporates quickly, releasing harmful chemicals. But predicting how fast this happens is tricky. Different places, like cities or countryside, have different conditions. Wind, temperature,
Scientists have found a new way to make fabrics repel liquids without using harmful chemicals. This new method is inspired by the tiny springtail insect. The springtail has a special skin structure that helps it stay dry. Researchers copied this structure to create a coating that can be applied to f
Lead poisoning is a serious issue, and health experts in La Crosse County are stepping up efforts to ensure kids are safe. With Child Wellness Month and National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week underway, the focus is on educating families about the risks. Older homes with lead-based paint are a majo
Farmers are always looking for ways to grow better crops. One cool way to do this is by using special substances on seeds before planting. These substances can help seeds grow stronger and protect them from bad things in the environment. Think of it like giving seeds a superpower boost! Scientists
Dust from mining can be bad for the environment and our health. The problem is, the stuff we use to stop dust, called suppressants, isn't always good for all types of dust. They don't stick well, and the crust they make isn't strong. So, scientists did some experiments to find out what makes a good
You know how heavy metals like lead and mercury can be really bad for our environment and health? Well, scientists are coming up with clever ways to spot these troublemakers. They're using special color-changing reagents that are easy on the wallet and great at pinpointing heavy metals. Plus, they'r
Picture this: cleaning up oil wastewater in a simpler way. Typically, you'd use two methods - adsorption and flotation. But scientists in Brazil decided to combine these into one. They created a special material called biochar and tested it on real oil wastewater from local wells. This new method pr
