Soil is more than just dirt. It's a bustling world of microbes. Among these tiny life forms, some carry genes that can resist antibiotics. These genes are called antibiotic resistance genes, or ARGs. Scientists wanted to understand how these ARGs form and spread, especially in the soil around plant
Microplastics are a big problem. They are tiny plastic bits that are hard to see and even harder to find in nature. These little pieces come from bigger plastics that break down over time. They mix with natural stuff and change chemically. This makes them tricky to identify. Scientists have found a
Alaska stands out as the only state in the U. S. with rivers untouched by glyphosate. This is a big deal because this herbicide is found in all other rivers across the country. The state has a unique opportunity to keep it that way. Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, has been a hot topic w
In the world of industrial safety, two big names joined forces to create something special. HIMA and Deuta teamed up to launch SafeHMI. This isn't just any tool; it's a game-changer. It combines HIMA's safety systems with Deuta's IconTrust technology. The result? A human-machine interface (HMI) pane
Ghana has made a big decision to stop mining in its forest reserves. This move is all about protecting the environment, especially water sources and forests. The country is known for its gold, but small-scale mining has been causing a lot of problems. It's destroying cocoa farms, damaging forests an
Getting more oil from the ground is tricky. One way is to use chemicals, but it's expensive and can harm the environment. Now, there's a new idea: tiny capsules filled with chemicals. These capsules can be sent deep into the oil fields. They release chemicals only where they are needed. This can sav
Akron has a fresh new logo. It was shown to the public at the city's 200th birthday celebration. The design process involved many people from the community. They gave their thoughts and ideas. The old logo, called the Rubberworker, is being replaced. This new logo will be used with the city's All-Am
Pennsylvania is buzzing with environmental and energy-related activities. The state's Senate and House have packed schedules for 2025 and 2026, with numerous voting and committee meetings planned. These sessions will tackle important issues, including budget discussions and environmental regulations
Beaufort has made a big step to protect the environment. They have banned the release of helium and other gas-filled balloons. This is the first time a city in the state has done this. The city council voted for this change at their meeting on December 9th. Before this, the city already had a rule a
The U. S. and Brazil have been talking trade, and it seems like they're getting along better now. Jamieson Greer, the U. S. Trade Representative, said that President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have had some good chats about it. But Greer also said that both sides
