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
Philadelphia and the surrounding Midatlantic area are in for a potentially significant snowstorm this weekend, according to computer models. This is not a drill, folks. By Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service had put the odds of at least 5 inches of snow in Philly at 55%, with the possibili
Caring for a loved one in the hospital is tough. It takes a toll on the body, mind, and wallet. This is not just hard for the patients. It is also very hard for the family members who take care of them. A recent study looked at how this affects family caregivers in medical and surgical wards. It fou
Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand, Goop, is once again under fire for its 2026 Valentine's Day gift guide. This time, the backlash is centered around the high prices and sexually explicit nature of some items. The guide features 60 products, ranging from luxury jewelry to intimate toys, which have s
Latin America is in a tough spot. Progressive leaders are feeling the heat from both their own people and the Trump administration. The people want quick fixes to crime, and Trump is pushing hard for tough action. El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has shown what a hard-line approach can do. His
Grover Thompson's story is one of injustice and resilience. He was arrested for a crime he didn't do. Thompson was just trying to get out of the rain in 1981 when he saw a man attacking a woman. But instead of being a hero, he was accused of the crime. The Illinois Innocence Project later found out
Shade Mountain Vineyards & Winery in Middleburg, Pennsylvania, is gearing up for a busy 2026. After a quiet January, the winery, which opened in 1999 but started planting grapes a decade earlier, has big plans. The 2025 harvest was a standout year for the winery. The warm, dry weather stressed the
Prime Video has a knack for crime dramas, but one series stands out as a lasting favorite. It's not just about the thrilling plots or the gritty characters. It's about the lasting impact that makes it a must-watch, even as new shows come and go. The Bosch series has been a game-changer. With seven
VGTel, Inc. has just made some big moves in the world of space tech and UAP research. They've filed a patent for their new sensing technology. It's designed to track things in the sky and near space. The company recently met with government bigwigs to talk about how this tech could help with UAP stu
Scientists have been working on making a special enzyme better at producing a form of vitamin D. This enzyme is a mix of different parts, like a custom-made tool. The usual way to improve such enzymes is to tweak small parts here and there. But this time, the team took a bigger picture approach. Th
