The shipping industry is in the middle of a big change. Some countries, like Russia and Canada, are still using heavy fuel oil (HFO) in the Arctic, but most are moving towards cleaner options. Viktor Genkulov, a marine engineer, explains why this shift is happening and what it means for the future.
In a clever twist on waste management, scientists found a way to turn a problem into a solution. They used a mix of algae and cyanobacteria to clean up a messy byproduct of maize processing called nejayote. This isn't just about cleaning up, though. The team also wanted to see if they could make som
Decatur has earned a special title: Georgia's first "Bird City. " This means the city is taking big steps to protect birds and their homes. People in Decatur are working hard to make the city a safer place for our feathered friends. One of the ways they're doing this is by planting native plants in
The Big Five Model is a tool used to understand how people behave. It looks at five key traits: openness, extraversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. This study used this model to see how these traits relate to how people use digital spaces like social media and video games. Fi
In Hammond, there's a unique way to keep Christmas trees from becoming trash. Instead of tossing them out, people can drop them off at specific spots. These trees get a new purpose: helping the environment. The idea is simple. After the holidays, residents can take their trees to certain places. Vo
Young adults today are facing a tough choice. They know a lot about climate change. They worry about their future. Jobs, homes, and even having kids are big questions. Climate change is making them anxious. They wonder if it's fair to bring children into this world. What do the experts say about thi
In Raymond, a heated debate is happening. People are divided over whether two Select Board members, Denis Morse and Kaela Gonzalez, should keep their jobs. A vote is set for Tuesday to decide this. The issue started months ago when former town manager Joseph Crocker quit. Some say Morse and Gonzalez
The tiny humans of Flores, known as hobbits, lived on the island for a long time. They were smart and resourceful. They hunted small elephants and made tools. But their world changed. A big drought started around 76, 000 years ago. It got worse over time. The rivers dried up. The rain stopped comin
The coast of San Diego holds a secret world. In the tidepools of La Jolla’s Dike Rock, life thrives in a tough environment. Bright anemones and ochre sea stars cling to the rocks. They face constant change. One moment, waves crash over them. The next, they are exposed to air and sun. This narrow str
This year, crypto ETFs made big waves on Wall Street. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs kept pulling in money, but not always smoothly. Sometimes investors poured cash in, and other times they pulled it out, especially when prices dropped. New ETFs for XRP and Solana also hit the market. These might not ha
