COP30 wrapped up in November 2025 in Belém, Brazil, a city near the Amazon. This yearly meeting brings together countries to talk about climate change and how to fix it. The goal is to keep global warming close to 1. 5°C above pre-industrial levels. But this year, people criticized the event for bei
Maize, a staple crop, faces a big problem: antimony (Sb) pollution. This harmful substance sneaks into the soil and messes with the plants, making them grow poorly and reducing their nutritional value. But here's a twist: tiny fungi called arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) might just be the heroes
In the heart of Seattle, a designer is on a mission to change the fashion game. Janelle Abbott, a 35-year-old creative force, is tackling the fashion industry's waste problem head-on. Her studio is a treasure trove of reclaimed textiles, ready to be transformed into unique, sustainable fashion piece
Schneider Electric has made history by becoming the first company to earn the ECOLOGO Certification for an industrial product. This certification is a big deal because it shows that Schneider's PowerPacT Molded Case Circuit Breakers meet strict environmental and health standards. The ECOLOGO Certifi
A painting by Gustav Klimt just made headlines. It sold for a whopping $236. 4 million at Sotheby's in New York. This makes it the second most expensive painting ever sold at an auction. The painting is a portrait of a young woman. She is wearing a fancy Chinese dragon robe. It was painted between 1
In a remarkable achievement, 32 American students have been selected as 2026 Rhodes Scholars, showcasing their dedication to various fields such as housing, health, sustainability, and prison reentry programs. Among the winners are five students from U. S. military academies and three each from Yale
CAD software has become a game-changer in various fields like architecture, engineering, and space exploration. It's not just about drawing blueprints anymore; it's about creating digital twins that can be tested and validated before anything physical is built. This saves time, money, and resources.
Bakelite has just earned a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, a big deal in the world of sustainability. This puts them in the top 5% of over 130, 000 companies worldwide. What’s driving this success? Bakelite has been busy making changes. They’ve installed solar panels in the UK, Spain, and Finland. In the
Elections are a big deal, and campaigns use lots of banners and posters to get their message out. But what happens to all that stuff after the votes are cast? It turns out, these campaign materials might be a sneaky source of microplastic pollution. Scientists gathered some campaign banners and a p
Nature is in trouble. Everywhere, from plants to big animals, many types of life are disappearing. People are a big reason why this is happening. We cut down forests, pollute the air, and change the climate. But cities and buildings can help fix this. Think about bees and bugs. They need places to
