Believe it or not, trash can be a big problem when it comes to greenhouse gases. In China, people are turning to incinerators to deal with municipal solid waste, or MSW. Researchers decided to take a closer look at two incinerators in Qingdao. They found that Plant A released 56. 55 kilograms of CO2
Imagine a world where women decide to take a different path and earn money in ways that aren't common in their communities. You might think this would lead to a better life, but hold up – it’s not always that straightforward. A recent study explored this idea and found that in some places, women who
Beyoncé, a Houston native and superstar, took the stage at halftime during the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans' Christmas Day game. She sang songs from her latest album, "Cowboy Carter, " for the first time since it dropped in March. Her daughter, Blue Ivy, joined her on stage, making it a famil
Scientists are curious about how room temperature affects exercise benefits in mice. They put male mice in two different conditions: room temperature (21°C) and a warmer, comfy temperature (29°C). These mice either exercised for six weeks or did a quick workout. Guess what? Mice in the warmer enviro
Meet Krajewski, a mom with two daughters who's been living in a motel for over a year. It's not just the lack of space that's tough; it's the fear her kids feel from the fights next door. Her husband and son stay elsewhere, and she only sees them on Sundays. This living situation has strained their
In the quest for social fairness and economic growth, the concept of common prosperity takes center stage. It's all about making sure everyone has a fair shot at a good life. One big question is how rural households' money matters can help achieve this. We're talking both official stuff, like bank l
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz attempted to halt the release of a House Ethics Committee report on Monday, but his lawsuit fell short. Gaetz’s legal team argued that the report's release would harm his reputation and that he hadn't been notified or given due process. The committee published the report soon
In the wake of new allegations against Congressman Matt Gaetz, some supporters in his former Florida district are backing him up. Sandra L. Atkinson, a former Republican Party chair from Okaloosa County, called Gaetz a "darn good congressman" and said he never let critics, whom she referred to as "h
Starting this March, Hennepin County is set to launch a new way to get weather alerts. Instead of blasting warnings for the whole county, the National Weather Service will now target just the areas in danger. This new system, called Partial County Alerting (PCA), is scheduled to kick off on March 18
Have you ever wondered what happens to industrial gases like hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs) and hydrochlorofluoroolefins (HCFOs) when they break down in our atmosphere? They don't just disappear; instead, they change into other chemicals. Let's take CF3CHO, for example. Scientists were curious if this tr
