Imagine a hidden battle playing out in the rivers of Curitiba, Brazil. The culprits? Three drugs—azithromycin, ivermectin, and hydroxychloroquine—used widely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists dove into this issue, finding alarming levels of these medicines in both water and sediment from urba
You know how rivers are like veins, carrying water from one place to another? Well, dissolved inorganic carbon, or DIC, is a crucial part of this watery journey. DIC is basically carbon that's dissolved in water, and it plays a big role in the carbon cycle. Scientists studied two rivers in a big cit
Truck driving, a demanding job with unpredictable hours and physically taxing conditions, takes a toll on drivers' overall health. Think about the situation in Hyderabad, where truck drivers are constantly on the move, dealing with traffic jams, poor road conditions, and vehicle fumes. This lifestyl
Well, what a wild weather day on the East Coast! An unusual mix of heavy rain, freezing rain, melting snow, and powerful winds swept through, making travel tough and causing power outages. All thanks to a massive storm system that stretched from Florida to Maine. Experts blamed an ‘atmospheric river
General Motors (GM) has made a big change in its plans for self-driving cars. Instead of trying to create a fleet of robotaxis that drive themselves, GM will now focus on improving driver-assistance features. This change comes after GM realized that developing a robotaxi service would need a lot of
Former Formula 1 champion Mario Andretti is stepping into a new role, joining the board of the hotly anticipated Cadillac F1 team. Set to debut in 2026, this new venture is a collaboration between Cadillac and Andretti Global. The team is not shying away from big plans, with aspirations to build the
Imagine paddling down Tasmania's Franklin River and suddenly finding your kayak stuck between huge rocks. That's exactly what happened to one kayaker. The river's powerful current pinned him down, creating a tough situation for rescuers. They were faced with a tough call: save the kayaker, but risk
Get ready, California! A powerful atmospheric river is on its way, packing a punch that could lead to dangerous flooding. This isn't your average rainstorm; it's expected to dump a whopping 12 to 16 inches of rain in some areas. This isn't a new thing; earlier this week, a bomb cyclone brought simil
Let's talk about the latest weather troubles in Northern California. Meteorologists predict up to 16 inches of rain through Friday, with some places like Santa Rosa already seeing 5 inches in just 24 hours. This heavy rain is part of a strong atmospheric river, a big stream of moisture, hitting the
A whopper of a storm hit the northwest United States this week, packing a punch with intense winds and heavy rain. Meteorologists dubbed it a "bomb cyclone, " an event that happens when a storm suddenly gains strength. Also known as an atmospheric river, this storm is a massive stream of moisture fr
