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Small Plastics in Coastal Waters: Two Pumps Compared

December 8, 2024

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles, are a growing concern in our oceans. They can hurt sea creatures and pollute our waters. Scientists are now focusing on the smaller ones, less than 300 micrometers, because we don't know much about them. This study compared two filter pumps, the AAU-UFO and KCD

politics

Who Might Replace Hegseth as Trump's Defense Chief?

December 8, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump is hurriedly choosing his Cabinet. Many of his picks have Republican backing, but not all. Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for Attorney General due to lack of support. Pete Hegseth's name was floated for Secretary of Defense, but his personal conduct raised doubts. He

science

Scientists' Opinions on COVID-19: A Quick Global Survey

December 7, 2024

Imagine a global network of scientists sharing their views on important topics. In June 2023, a team of philosophers and social scientists kicked off an innovative project. They created an international network with a novel survey method. Local coordinators in 30 institutions across 12 countries sen

sports

Dominick Reyes: The Fighter Behind the Scenes

December 7, 2024

Dominick Reyes, known as "The Devastator, " is more than just a UFC fighter. Born in Hesperia, California, he's part of a Mexican-American family. His parents, Jose and Monique Reyes, played a big role in shaping him. His dad taught him discipline, while his mom supported him through tough times, li

politics

Young Texan Progressive's Plan: Rebrand Democrats, Reconnect with Workers

December 6, 2024

Texas Representative Greg Casar, the new 35-year-old leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has some strong views on where Democrats went wrong in the recent election. In a chat with NBC News, he shared his thoughts on how the party can bounce back. Casar believes Democrats need to get back

sports

Ruben Amorim's Revolution: Manchester United's New Game Plan

December 6, 2024

Manchester United's latest coach, Ruben Amorim, is shaking things up. He's introduced some new rules to boost the team's spirit and performance. Injured players now have to arrive at matches an hour early, dressed in tracksuits. Plus, the whole team has to stay in a hotel the night before each game,

environment

The Methane Muddle: Sources, Solutions, and Societal Gains

December 6, 2024

Earth's atmosphere is heating up, and methane (CH₄) is a big reason why. This potent greenhouse gas is responsible for about one-fifth of the global temperature increase since the preindustrial era, trailing only behind carbon dioxide (CO₂). Over the last five decades, human-caused methane emissions

entertainment

Indonesia and the Netherlands Team Up for Two Big Projects

December 5, 2024

In a big collaboration, Indonesia’s Base Entertainment and the Netherlands’ New Amsterdam are working together on two exciting new projects. They announced this at the first-ever JAFF Market, happening alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival in Yogyakarta. First up is "Hemelrijk, " a limited

environment

Science Meets Farming: Studying Sheep Gas to Fight Climate Change

December 3, 2024

Imagine big metal boxes, like walk-in refrigerators, in Colombia. These are no ordinary boxes; they're chambers designed to measure something unusual: sheep burps and farts. Why? To understand and reduce methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Methane is a big deal. It's responsible for a significant c

science

Uncovering Tobacco Waste's Hidden Treasures

December 3, 2024

Tobacco waste is a big problem, but it could also be a big solution. Scientists have been looking into how to reuse and recycle tobacco waste to make it eco-friendly. They studied 168 different tobacco extracts from four main types of tobacco: flue-cured, dark air-cured, Burley, and Oriental. These