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How a Simple Tool Can Change the Way We Think About Breast Cancer Screening

December 28, 2025

In a world where pollution is a growing concern, a new tool is helping women make smarter choices about breast cancer screening. This tool, called a decision aid (DA), is not just any ordinary guide. It has been specially designed to include information about environmental risks. But how effective i

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Alaska's Kids Face Big Environmental Challenges

December 27, 2025

Alaska's youngest residents are dealing with serious environmental issues. The numbers show that kids in Alaska are at a higher risk compared to the rest of the country. This is not just about the future; it's happening now. First, let's talk about water. In 2023, nearly half of Alaska's public wat

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Soil's Surprise: How Wastewater Leftovers Move and Build Up in the Ground

December 19, 2025

Soil is not just dirt. It's a living, breathing thing. And it can be tricky. People often think that soil full of organic matter is like a sponge. It soaks up bad stuff from wastewater and keeps it there. But what if it doesn't work that way? Scientists wanted to test this idea. They made little gr

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Florida's Coast at Risk: Why Offshore Drilling is a Bad Idea

November 24, 2025

Florida's stunning coastline is under threat once again. A recent proposal could allow oil drilling just off the coast, putting the state's economy and environment in danger. The idea of drilling for oil near Florida's coasts is not new, but it's always been a bad idea. The state's economy relies h

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How Tiny Plastic Pieces Travel Through the Air and Land

October 23, 2025

Microplastics, those tiny bits of plastic, are everywhere. They float in the air and settle on the ground. But how do they get around? It turns out their shape and size play a big role. In a recent study, scientists looked at how these tiny plastic pieces move through the air and land in Shanghai.

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Decoding Microplastic Aging: A Smart Tech Breakthrough

July 21, 2025

Microplastics are sneaky. They change in ways that are hard to track. Scientists have been trying to understand these changes using old methods. But now, a new tech approach is making waves. A team of researchers looked at 1371 microplastic samples. These samples went through seven different types

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How Tiny Plastic Bits Move Through Sand: A Science Breakdown

July 18, 2025

Tiny plastic pieces, called microplastics, come in different shapes and types. Scientists wanted to see how these tiny plastics move through sand. They looked at two kinds: polystyrene (PS) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PS was in tiny spheres, while PET came in both spheres and fragments. T

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How Chemicals from Buildings Move Through Soil: A Science Experiment

June 28, 2025

Scientists wanted to see how chemicals from building materials move through soil. They used both computer models and real-life experiments to figure this out. The computer models, like PELMO, are usually used for farming chemicals. But buildings are different from farms. So, the scientists had to ad

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Coastal Pollution: The Hidden Story of Antibiotics in Our Seas

February 27, 2025

Imagine tiny particles of antibiotics floating around in the ocean. That's not just a scary thought, it's reality. These particles come from our daily lives, especially from the waste we produce on land. Scientists have been digging into this issue by studying sediment cores from the Hangzhou Bay in

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Medicines in the Water: What's Happening in Pietermaritzburg?

December 29, 2024

In the bustling city of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, scientists have been looking closely at the levels of certain medicines in wastewater. They're interested in how these drugs change as they go through a wastewater treatment plant. This study is the first of its kind in South Africa to explore