Science & Environment
- Study Shows Plastic Particles Slipping Past Body's Defenses6 hours agoScientists have confirmed that microplastics from everyday items are not only making their way into our bodies. They’re also slipping past the brain’s protective barrier, embedding deep into the frontal cortex – the part of the brain responsible for attention, memory and motor control. The findings raise urgent questions about what these invisible invaders are doing to both human health and the planet’s health.
- Cascades Aquifer Found To Have Nearly Three Times As Much Water As Lake Mead11 hours agoScientists studying the volcanic landscape of the Cascade Range found that an aquifer has nearly three times as much water as Lake Mead. The discovery could have implications on how scientists and policymakers think about water in the region, though the aquifer, like all snowpack-fed aquifers in the West, is susceptible to drought driven by climate change.
- Red Tide Outbreak Grows Off Southwest Florida2 days agoRecent water samples show red tide off the coast of Southwest Florida, with one spot on Sanibel Island reporting high levels. Here's where the bloom is located, how to track it, and how to know if it will impact you or your vacation.
- How ‘Megafires’ Can Affect California Tree Nuts7 days agoCalifornia is a leading producer of tree nuts including almonds, pistachios and walnuts. But massive wildfires can cut that production in half, according to a new study from UC-Davis. The study focused on ‘megafires,’ which are made worse by hot temperatures and drought. Here’s why they can have such a big impact on some of your favorite tree nuts.
- The Risks Of Fighting L.A. Fires With Pacific Ocean WaterJan 28, 2025, 12:00 pm ESTFacing deadly wildfires and dwindling freshwater supplies, Los Angeles firefighters are using seawater from the Pacific Ocean to battle the flames, a high-stakes tactic that risks corroding equipment, harming ecosystems, and even making the fires harder to fight.
- Sculptor Thomas Dambo Turns Trash Into Trolls. He Hopes His Giant Works Of Art Change The World.Jan 24, 2025, 12:48 pm ESTOne artist aims to change the world with trolls.
- The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Could Be EliminatedJan 16, 2025, 12:00 pm ESTsays they could have the Great Pacific Garbage Patch almost entirely eradicated in as little as five years, for a cost of $4 billion. Watch this video to see how much plastic they can remove from the ocean every five seconds.
- How Likely Is A Volcanic Eruption At Yellowstone?Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 pm ESTDeep beneath Yellowstone National Park is an enormous volcanic crater hundreds of thousands of years old. Researchers have found a new way to track changes in the crater by studying electromagnetic fields instead of seismic activity. Watch this video to learn what they discovered about the likelihood of another volcanic eruption there.
- Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts In Fiery DisplayJan 6, 2025, 12:00 pm ESTHawaii’s Kilauea volcano started erupting early Monday morning, putting on a fiery display of lava in Halemaumau Crater. Kilauea is located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The U.S. Geological survey issued an eruption warning and red alert for the area with concerns of high levels of volcanic gas.
- Creative Ways To Reuse Holiday BoxesJan 6, 2025, 12:00 pm ESTFor many of us, the holidays mean stacks and stacks of boxes. Don’t just throw them away. Here are some ideas to reuse and recycle all that cardboard.