Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Author: Molly Bergen
01/20/2022
Strong, recyclable, and degradable: new sugar-based plastics are a sweet deal
Researchers were able to create plastics that are stiff or rubbery, and that performed as well, or even better, than commonly available plastics
02/07/2022
The future of the pandemic is looking clearer as we learn more about infection
Here are several key questions people have been asking throughout the pandemic – and ones that researchers are beginning to answer.
02/09/2022
The country’s first neighborhood microgrid is coming online in Chicago
A network of solar panels, generators, batteries and more will boost resilience for Bronzeville, a historic Black neighborhood.
02/09/2022
People who work at Dollywood will soon be eligible for free tuition
Dollywood employees looking to further their education will soon be eligible for free tuition, books and fees for select programs.
02/08/2022
Hawaii is the first US state to enact ban on shark fishing
On the first day of the year, January 1st, 2022, Hawaii became the first state in the US to enact a ban on shark fishing.
02/09/2022
U.S. plans to roll out COVID-19 shots for children under 5 years in February
The U.S. government is planning to roll out COVID-19 shots for children under the age of 5 as soon as Feb. 21, according to a document from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
02/09/2022
Major breakthrough on nuclear fusion energy
European scientists say they have made a major breakthrough in their quest to develop practical nuclear fusion - the energy process that powers the stars.
02/10/2022
People need to hear the good news about climate change
"Climate anxiety" isn't going to solve anything
02/09/2022
Why 2021 Was a ‘Watershed Year’ for Reproductive Justice
Despite the Supreme Court’s efforts to potentially overturn “Roe v. Wade,” state and local governments are making strides to protect and improve reproductive rights.
02/10/2022
First-in-the-nation project will cover canals with solar panel canopies
“Using water canals for solar infrastructure conserves water while producing renewable electricity and avoids converting large tracts of land to solar development.”
02/08/2022
After Rwandan genocide, Hutu and Tutsi women unite behind the drum
The women, chatting back and forth, carry heavy drums and handfuls of drumsticks out into the courtyard. Without a word, they stand in front of their instruments. Suddenly, the drumming explodes with such joy that it’s impossible not to be carried away by the intensity.
02/10/2022