Researchers from the University of British Columbia have developed a portable and cost-effective device that can detect microplastics as small as one hundredth the width of a human hair in various liquids, including beverages. The device utilizes a wireless digital microscope, green LED light, and
In a dramatic turn of events, Edgar Bronfman Jr. pulled out of the race to acquire Paramount Global, causing the media giant's shares to plummet. The sudden exit of Bronfman, an heir to the Seagram's liquor fortune and former Warner Music Group CEO, left institutional investors such as Fortress Inv
Josh Rivera, a once hopeful Broadway actor, finds himself embodying the complex and tragic story of Aaron Hernandez, the late star Patriots tight end convicted of murder, in Ryan Murphy's American Sports Story. After facing the harsh realities of the pandemic and the ups and downs of the industry,
Get out your umbrellas and raincoats, Kingston and the area are in for a wet and wild 24 hours! Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning, predicting heavy rainfall for tonight and tomorrow, August 9, 2024. The national weather agency is forecasting total rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm, wi
Get ready for a new era of extreme weather events, as human-induced climate change significantly increases the likelihood of heatwaves, wildfires, and hurricanes. Environment and Climate Change Canada's rapid extreme weather event attribution system reveals that climate change is the driving force
Toyota's dedication to hybrid vehicles has long been hailed as an eco-friendly triumph, but a recent International Council of Clean Transportation (ICCT) study might make you think twice about patting the Japanese automaker on the back. The ICCT report uncovers some unsettling facts about hybrids'
Ever marveled at the contrails painting the sky as planes soar overhead? Recent research suggests these vapor trails might be causing more harm than previously thought. As modern aircraft, like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350, reach higher cruising altitudes, their exhaust leaves longer-l
In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, there's more to the waste management story than meets the eye! Minnesota has a unique list of 20 items that are strictly prohibited from being tossed into the trash and banned from landfills. From hazardous materials to common household items, this eco-conscious state i
Two brave astronauts, Barry 'Butch' Wilmore and Sunita 'Suni' Williams, find themselves in a real-life sci-fi thriller as they are stranded in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Originally scheduled for a week-long mission as part of Boeing Starliner's debut crew flight test, the s
Georgia prisons are facing a crisis of severe understaffing, deteriorating buildings, and an increase in violent attacks among inmates, correctional officers, and other prison staff. The Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee held its first hearing this month, where state officials di
