Sunlight can make water pollution worse. There are chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs. They are found in water and can harm aquatic life. The problem is, when UV light from the sun hits these chemicals, they can become even more toxic. This is a big deal because we don't know
Valentine's Day is coming up, and Minnesotans are ready to show their love with their wallets. This year, the average person in Minnesota plans to spend around 185 dollars on their special someone. That's a lot of cash! But it's not just about romantic love. People are also treating themselves or bu
The U. S. has done it again. This time, they've slapped a 25% tariff on Canadian aluminum. It's a move that's more than just a slap on the wrist for Canada. It's a shot in the foot for the U. S. economy. The U. S. President, Trump, has a history of this. In 2018, when he was in his first term, he d
The world of artificial intelligence might seem like a realm of complex, futuristic applications, but for some of the biggest names in tech, AI is all about the basics. Take Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. You might expect him to use AI for cutting-edge tasks, but he's mor
Imagine a tiny, invisible war happening right in your garden. Crucifer crops, like cabbage and broccoli, are under constant attack from a sneaky bacterium called Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris, or Xcc for short. This nasty little bug causes black rot, a disease that can wipe out entire crops.
Plants are strong, they have to be to deal with bugs and weather. They have a secret weapon called phenolic compounds, which act like natural armor. The amount of this armor can change based on where a plant lives. For example, a plant at the base of a mountain might make more phenolic compounds to
Adolescents who stick with physical education (PE) classes are more likely to stay active throughout their lives, which is great for their bodies and minds. But what makes teens want to keep showing up to PE class? A big part of it is how they see themselves, especially when it comes to their overal
Millie Bobby Brown, the actress known for her role in "Stranger Things, " has a message for those dreaming of a simple farm life. It is not as easy as it looks. She and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, moved to a farm in Georgia in 2024. They have a lot of animals to take care of. This includes sheep, go
Ford's CEO, Jim Farley, recently expressed some serious concerns about the impact of Trump's tariff policies on the automotive industry. He made these remarks at a recent conference in New York. Farley didn't mince words, stating that the proposed tariffs could cause major problems for American car
The world of medicine is always on the lookout for new ways to fight diseases. Recently, a new type of treatment called CD3xCD20 bispecific antibodies has been approved for use in treating two types of lymphoma: follicular lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. These treatments are exciting bec
