Water from homes travels through pipes to a treatment plant. There, it goes through several steps to become clean again. First, large items like sticks and plastic are removed. Then, in the primary treatment, oils and greases float to the top, while solids sink to the bottom. Next, bacteria help bre
Plastic waste is everywhere. It's in our oceans, our rivers, and even on our beaches. The problem is growing fast. Many countries are trying to keep track of this mess. They focus on big pieces of litter, like bottles and bags. They also look at tiny bits, called microplastics. But there's a gap. Th
Texas is famous for loving private property and hating government spending. So, why has the state been buying up land left and right to grow its parks? It all started with a simple argument on social media. A few years back, Doug Deason, a big-time Republican donor, posted about wind turbines hurti
Toronto is in for a rough ride as a strong weather system moves in. Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Warning for southern Ontario, including the GTA. Expect a mix of heavy rain, freezing rain, and strong winds starting Sunday afternoon and lasting until Monday morning. First, the rain will st
Kerala faced a whirlwind of changes in 2025, from legal dramas to environmental scares and political ups and downs. The year started with a bang when the Kerala High Court revealed that gold had gone missing from the sacred Dwarapalaka idols at Sabarimala, a major pilgrimage site. This news hit hard
Scientists have been trying to figure out if certain chemicals are piling up in fish and other sea creatures. These chemicals, called volatile methylsiloxanes (VMS), have been studied in different water bodies around the world. The idea is to see if these chemicals increase in concentration as they
A big event is coming up for anyone who cares about their heart. The 15th Annual Heart Forum by El Camino Health is happening on Saturday, February 7. It's free and packed with useful info. Doctors will talk about the latest in heart care. There will be hands-on sessions, a demo on cooking heart-hea
Plants are masters of adaptation. They constantly tweak their internal structures to handle changes inside and outside their cells. This isn't just any random adjustment. It's a carefully controlled process. At the heart of this process is the cytoskeleton. Think of it as the plant's internal scaffo
In a world where pollution is a growing concern, a new tool is helping women make smarter choices about breast cancer screening. This tool, called a decision aid (DA), is not just any ordinary guide. It has been specially designed to include information about environmental risks. But how effective i
Southern California is dealing with a massive cleanup after an unusually wet Christmas season. This is the wettest Christmas in recent memory, and it has caused a lot of damage. Just a year ago, wildfires were a big problem in places like Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Now, the weather has complete
