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Grijalva's Legacy: A Champion for the Environment and Community

March 14, 2025

Raúl M. Grijalva, a dedicated public servant, passed away at 77. He was a Democratic representative from Arizona. He had a long and impactful career in Congress, spanning 12 terms. His journey in public service started long before Congress. He was a community organizer in Tucson and served on the lo

environment

Malaria's Chilling History in the Nordic Countries

March 14, 2025

The Nordic countries, known for their cold climates, were once hotspots for malaria. This might seem surprising, but malaria was a real problem in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden until the late 1800s. The type of malaria that plagued these regions was caused by the parasite Plasmodium vivax. This paras

environment

EPA Takes Aim at Climate Change Regulations

March 13, 2025

The EPA has decided to rethink a big decision from over a decade ago. Back in 2009, they declared that greenhouse gases pose a serious threat to public health. This move is part of a larger plan to change or get rid of many environmental rules. The EPA is looking at rules about pollution from coal p

environment

Green Energy Grants in Limbo

March 13, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently made a surprising move. They decided to cancel $20 billion in grants. These grants were meant for climate and clean energy programs. The money was supposed to be used by eight different nonprofit organizations. They were chosen through the Greenhous

science

Life's Little Movers: Spotting Microbes in Extreme Places

March 13, 2025

In the vast, often inhospitable world of extreme environments, scientists have found a way to spot tiny, living things. They used special cameras to watch how these microbes move and look. These places are not your average swimming pool. They include super-salty water, freezing cold ice, an

environment

North Sea Collision: A Threat to Marine Life and Fisheries

March 12, 2025

In the North Sea, a recent collision between a cargo ship and an oil tanker has raised serious concerns about environmental damage. The incident happened off the Yorkshire coast of England. The U. K. Coastguard has set up a safety zone around the two ships, which are no longer stuck together. It i

science

Fish in Different Light Habitats: What Makes Them See and Be Seen?

March 11, 2025

Fish are masters of adaptation, and their visual systems are no exception. Six species of centrarchids, or sunfish, living in different light environments were studied. Researchers looked at how these fish see and communicate using light. They measured things like eye size, gene activity, and how li

health

Cervical Cancer: The Hidden Battle Within

March 11, 2025

Cervical adenocarcinoma (ADC) is a type of cervical cancer that is more aggressive than other types, such as squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). This aggression is linked to the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) and the way cancer cells vary within the tumor, known as intratumor heterogeneity. These f

technology

Unlocking User Secrets in Virtual Worlds: The Power of Explainable XR

March 11, 2025

In the world of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), understanding how users interact is a big deal. These technologies, often grouped under the term XR, create immersive environments that can be tricky to analyze. Traditional methods struggle with the complexity of

environment

Fire and Ice: A North Sea Collision

March 11, 2025

The North Sea was the scene of a dramatic event on March 10, 2025. Two ships, the U. S. -flagged oil tanker Stena Immaculate and the Portuguese container ship Solong, collided. The tanker was stationary, anchored about 10 miles off the coast near Hull, England. Both vessels caught fire after the imp