Plastic waste is a big problem in our oceans. To understand how it breaks down, scientists tested three common plastics: polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and Nylon-6 (N6). They put these plastics in seawater with hydrogen peroxide and exposed them to UV light and heat. Over time, they checked
In Germany, farmers face tough rules about nitrogen use. These rules are meant to protect the environment. But farmers have different ideas about how well these rules work. A recent study looked at how farmers in Lower Saxony feel about these rules. It found two main groups. One group doubts the ru
Scientists wanted to see how muscles and the brain work together to get better at handling tough exercises. They looked at how muscles react to intense workouts and how the brain helps them recover faster over time. They had 23 people do two rounds of tough leg exercises, with a break of three week
Esteban Ocon, a driver for Haas F1, thinks the upcoming 2026 F1 cars will change everything drivers know about speed. These new cars have active aerodynamics and stronger hybrid engines. This is a big deal because F1 hasn't had such a huge change in a long time. Ocon recently tried out his Haas VF-
Ever thought about what happens in the woods when the sun goes down? A group of nature lovers, guided by expert Serenella Linares, set out on a nighttime adventure in Patuxent River State Park, Maryland. Their goal? To spot some of the coolest critters and plants that thrive in the cold. The team d
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are teaming up again, this time in a cop movie called "The Rip. " They play narcotics officers in Miami who stumble upon a huge pile of drug money. This discovery leads to a lot of trouble and suspicion among the cops. The movie has a star-studded cast, but there's someth
Lara Trump, the former RNC Co-Chair and daughter-in-law of the former president, has been making waves in the music industry. Her latest venture is a collaboration with Egyptian superstar Mohamed Ramadan on a track titled "Sah-Sah. " The music video, filmed in Miami, shows Lara trading verses and da
Ever thought about how heat can make you a better runner? Scientists have been looking into this. They found that running in hot weather can do two big things. First, it can help your body make more red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen to your muscles. More oxygen means you can run faster and l
Canada is making big changes in how it does business. It recently cut a deal with China. This move is a response to the unpredictable trade policies of the U. S. under President Trump. Canada has been hit hard by Trump's tariffs. These are taxes on imports. They make goods from other countries more
The U. S. is not happy with Canada's recent move to let in Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) with low tariffs. The U. S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, thinks this could be a bad idea for Canada. He pointed out that the U. S. has high tariffs on Chinese cars to protect American workers and cons
