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Drinking Water: Are Forever Chemicals Putting Us at Risk?

February 7, 2025

Our drinking water is facing a big problem. For years, some chemicals have been lurking in our water. These chemicals are called PFAS and they are used in many everyday items. PFAS are very tough and don’t break down easily. This makes them useful for things like non-stick pans and water-resistan

science

The Science Behind Crowd Control at San Fermín

February 6, 2025

Every July, thousands of people gather in Pamplona, Spain, for the San Fermín festival. Picture this: a massive crowd in a tight space, all dressed in white. By midday, their clothes turn pink from the free-flowing sangria. This is the scene of the festival that has been described as intense and ove

science

Zinc, Insecticide, and PFAS: How Common Pollutants Mess with Aquatic Critters' Appetites

February 4, 2025

Some bugs can tell us a lot about pollutants in water. It does not matter if they are metals like zinc or tough to break down plastic derived insecticides like methomyl, or "forever" chemicals like PFOA; these chemicals can mess with how freshwater amphipods like gammarus fossarum eat Norma

environment

Magnetic Cleanup of Soil: A Revolutionary Technique

February 3, 2025

Recently some of the world's brightest scientists have been looking into how magnetic fields could help clean up contaminated soil. Scientists knew that tiny pieces of iron in nZVI could help remove harmful pollutants from soil. This technique involves a clever use of nanotechnology. Is made of ti

environment

The Niger River's Health: A Wake-Up Call for Bamako

February 2, 2025

Bamako, a large city in Mali, relies heavily on the mighty Niger River. It is a lifeline that supplies water for economic activities and the daily needs of the city. But, there is a huge problem. It is becoming harder to predict just how much water will be available in the future. The gap between w

entertainment

Pokémon TCG Pocket's New Trading System: What You Need to Know

January 30, 2025

Trading cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket just got a little more complex with the new trading feature on mobile devices. But don't worry, we'll break it down for you. First things first, you can only trade with your friends, and the cards need to be the same rarity. Think of it like trading baseball cards

religion

Deadly Stampede at India's Biggest Religious Festival

January 29, 2025

Imagine this: millions of people, all gathered at one place, eager to dip into sacred rivers. That's exactly what happened at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India. But the event took a tragic turn when a massive stampede left at least 30 people dead and many injured. The chaos broke out as pilgri

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Rush for Blessings Turns Tragic at India's Kumbh Mela

January 29, 2025

Early Wednesday morning, a horrific event unfolded at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the city of Prayagraj, India. Millions of Hindu pilgrims had gathered to perform a sacred bathing ritual in the waters where the Ganges and Yamuna rivers meet, considered one of the holiest spots on earth. As dawn broke, ch

environment

Fatty Acids in Dolphins and Porpoises: A Warning Signal

January 28, 2025

In the busy waters of the northern South China Sea, scientists have been studying something unusual happening to dolphins and porpoises. They found high levels of something called organohalogen contaminants (OHCs) in these marine mammals. These OHCs can mess with the body's fatty acid (FAs) levels,

health

Flu Season: What You Need to Know About Tamiflu

January 27, 2025

The flu is spreading rapidly across the U. S. , with the CDC predicting high case numbers for weeks to come. Dr. Sean Liu from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City describes the situation as "out of control. " The CDC reports at least 12 million flu infections, resulting in 1