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forest euphoria

Science Meets Storytelling: Three Authors Win Big

January 22, 2026

Three writers have been given $10, 000 each for their unique ability to mix science and literature. The National Book Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation just announced the winners of their fifth annual Science + Literature awards. The winning books are quite different from each other. Ki

politics

Minnesota's Mining Ban Faces Major Shift

January 22, 2026

The U. S. House of Representatives recently voted to undo a mining restriction in northern Minnesota. This move could open the door for a big mining project by Antofagasta, focusing on copper, cobalt, and nickel. The vote was close, with 214 in favor and 208 against. This decision now heads to the

entertainment

A New Stop-Motion Adventure Hits Theaters in 2026

January 22, 2026

Laika, the studio known for its unique stop-motion films, has teamed up with Fathom Entertainment to bring "Wildwood" to U. S. theaters on October 23, 2026. FilmNation Entertainment will handle international sales. This film, directed by Travis Knight, is based on Colin Meloy's "The Decemberists" an

environment

Tech and Nature: Who Really Benefits?

January 21, 2026

Technology is often seen as a magic wand that creates wealth. But what if it's more like a straw, a siphon, and a sieve? These tools help us take resources from nature, concentrate them, and filter out what we don't need. But is this really making us richer, or just depleting the planet? For a long

business

Why Cutting Down Trees Hits Your Pocket

January 21, 2026

Forests are more than just trees. They are the backbone of many industries, especially agriculture. When forests disappear, so do the benefits they provide, like clean water and healthy soil. This is not just an environmental issue; it is a business problem. Take coffee, for example. In Brazil, cut

environment

Mosquitoes' Changing Diet: Humans as the New Target

January 20, 2026

The Atlantic Forest in Brazil is shrinking fast. Farming and building have taken over most of it. This is bad news for animals and plants. But it's also changing the behavior of mosquitoes. Scientists did a study. They caught 1, 714 mosquitoes. These were from 52 different types. They found that ma

opinion

Our Ocean, Our Say: Time to Speak Up on Offshore Drilling

January 19, 2026

The ocean is not just a government property. It belongs to all of us. The current administration might want to open up over 85% of the outer continental shelf for oil and gas drilling. But before they do, we have a chance to say something about it. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is giving us

sports

Zinchenko's Journey: From Forest to Ajax?

January 19, 2026

Oleksandr Zinchenko's time at Nottingham Forest seems to be winding down. Reports suggest Arsenal and Ajax are in talks to move him to the Dutch club. Zinchenko joined Forest on loan from Arsenal last summer. He was expected to bring a lot to the team. However, things did not go as planned. Zinchen

science

Ladybugs to the Rescue: A Natural Way to Fight Pine Tree Pests

January 19, 2026

In the forests and parks of Mediterranean Europe, a tiny invader is causing big problems. The tortoise scale insect, known as Toumeyella parvicornis, is spreading quickly among stone pine trees. This pest has already made its way into three European countries, and experts are worried about its poten

sports

Arsenal's Recent Slip-Ups: Time to Toughen Up

January 19, 2026

Arsenal's recent performances have raised some eyebrows. They've had a couple of draws in a row, first against Liverpool and then against Nottingham Forest. This is a bit surprising because they've been doing so well lately. The thing is, they had a great chance to pull away from the pack when Manch