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Pennsylvania's Plastic Problem: Health and Safety at Stake

November 11, 2025

Pennsylvania is home to a growing petrochemical industry, but at what cost? The state's residents are paying a high price for the plastic produced by facilities like Shell's plant in Beaver County. This plant, which received millions in tax breaks, has not only underperformed economically but has al

politics

Visa Chaos: US Cancels Appointments in Colombia After Deportation Dispute

January 28, 2025

Imagine showing up for a big meeting only to find out it's been canceled. That's what happened to hundreds of people in Colombia who had U. S. visa appointments. The U. S. Embassy in Bogota suddenly canceled appointments after Colombia refused to accept some deportation flights from the U. S. Presid

science

Cleaning Old Oil: Which Bioremediation Methods Are Best?

January 27, 2025

You've probably heard that oil spills are bad news. But did you know that cleaning up these spills can also have hidden environmental impacts? A study in Iran's Khuzestan province looked at different ways to clean up old oil in super salty soil. They found that some methods might do more harm than g

politics

NASA's Top Job in Flux as Trump's Second Term Begins

January 21, 2025

President Trump's second term kicked off with big plans for Mars but puzzling leadership at NASA. In his inaugural speech, Trump talked about sending astronauts to Mars, but there was confusion about who was in charge at NASA. Bill Nelson and Pam Melroy had just stepped down as administrator and dep

environment

The Impact of Petroleum Mulch on Iran's Sand Dune Soils

December 29, 2024

You might think of petroleum as just something that fuels our cars. But in the Khuzestan province of Iran, it's also used to fight off the desert. Farmers cover their soil with petroleum to stop wind erosion, a process called mulching. This study found that while this method works, it also comes wit

science

Marine Microalgae: A Sustainable Solution for Industries

December 15, 2024

Did you know that tiny marine plants, called microalgae, are making big waves in industries? They're not just adding color to your favorite smoothie; these powerhouses are being grown in special buildings or open spaces to create biomass. This biomass is a hot commodity for making food, medicines, c

health

Why Workers in the Petrochemical Industry Face Muscle Troubles: A Study

November 25, 2024

Imagine a worker at a petrochemical plant who's been having back pain for weeks. Musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, are quite common, especially in jobs that require physical labor. In the petrochemical industry, these disorders are a significant cause of absenteeism and have a substantial economic

sports

Meet Armen Petrosyan: The UFC Star with a Global Background

October 25, 2024

Armen Petrosyan is making waves in the UFC, with a record of 4-2 and six impressive knockouts under his belt. Born in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, on November 3, 1990, Petrosyan holds dual Russian and Armenian citizenship. His journey in combat sports began with Muay Thai, where he won gold at the IFMA Worl

business

Finding the Sweet Spot: Petrobras' Quest for Balance

September 17, 2024

As Petrobras prepares to release its new five-year business plan, CFO Fernando Melgarejo is emphasizing the importance of "realistic" spending levels. This means setting a balance between investing in the company's future and keeping debt under control. The plan, expected to be released in November,