Scientists found two kinds of bacteria that can eat a type of plastic called polypropylene. The bacteria were taken from a landfill in Rishikesh, India. They named the strains KRS102 and KRS236. The team first checked that the bacteria were real by looking at their DNA. They also tested if the mi
A big wildfire is moving fast in Randall County. The blaze could reach places like Canyon, Umbarger, Happy and Palo Duro Canyon. Firefighters say it is moving east‑northeast at 3 to 5 mph. Emergency officials asked people near Cemetery Road, Circle J Road and the River Falls Airport to leave. They
Adjustable‑rate mortgages (ARMs) have a headline appeal: they start with a lower interest rate than the usual 30‑year fixed loan. That means your first few payments could be cheaper, freeing up cash for other expenses or emergencies. However, the rate you lock in today is only the beginning. Afte
Rewilding, the process of restoring natural habitats in cities, is gaining attention for its potential to boost human health. When towns grow and forests disappear, people lose daily contact with a wide range of microbes that once lived in soil and plants. This loss may be linked to the rise o
The House Ethics Committee has opened a review into Representative Chuck Edwards, who faces claims of creating a hostile workplace and sexually harassing colleagues. The committee’s brief statement says it is “examining allegations that Representative Chuck Edwards may have created or fostered a hos
The latest beta of KDE Plasma, version 6. 7, has reintroduced a feature called “Bigscreen. ” This mode is designed to make Linux PCs look and feel like a TV interface. The feature had been omitted from the 2024 release plan, so its comeback is a surprise for users. Plasma’s TV mode works best on
The challenge of moving therapy out of the clinic into everyday life is real for people with PTSD. When treatment ends, many find it hard to keep using the skills they learned. A new idea is trying to fix that gap by adding a digital app called Radius Grow into the daily routine of a psychiatric
Florida’s natural world is a mix of rivers, beaches and forests that many people love. Those habitats are home to animals like manatees, sea turtles and panthers that have lived here for centuries. When these creatures are safe, the places they live stay healthy and people can enjoy them in their fr
Dillon Brooks, a forward for the Phoenix Suns, recently took to Twitch to defend NBA referee Tony Brothers during the heated 2026 playoffs. Brothers has drawn a lot of attention, especially after being physically restrained during a Western Conference semifinal and serving as the main official in
The city has rolled out a new recycling initiative that promises to cut waste by 30 percent over the next five years. Instead of announcing it first, officials chose to launch a pilot program in three neighborhoods before citywide rollout. Residents in those areas are now required to separate
