The Freshwater Microplastic Problem: Researchers Uncover Alarming Trends
Penn State researchers found that microplastic levels in freshwater have risen with global plastic production, though they unexpectedly dipped between 2010 and 2020, possibly due to recycling efforts. A new study by an interdisciplinary team from Penn State reveals that
Revolutionary Bioelectronic Gel Brings Living Tissue and Technology Closer Than Ever
A new hydrogel semiconductor from the University of Chicago offers a groundbreaking solution for bioelectronics, blending tissue-like properties with high electronic functionality, enhancing medical device integration and effectiveness. The perfect material for interfacing electronics with living tissue is soft, stretchable,
Alligator and crocodile news, features and articles
Alligator and crocodile news, features and articles
Cats are better at word association than human babies are, study finds
Cats are quicker than babies to associate a picture of a word with its corresponding picture, new research shows.
Crocodile quiz: Test your knowledge on the prehistoric predators
The Nile crocodile is one of the largest predators in Africa.
What are the seven battleground states that could decide US election?
The contest to be president of the US takes place across 50 states (and the District of Columbia) but it is generally won or lost in
How worried should we be about a second Trump presidency?
A man described by not one but two of his closest former aides as a fascist will become the most powerful man in the world when
Trump 2.0: On the precipice of power beyond his wildest imagination
They call it 'Agenda 47' - an eyebrow-raising blueprint for the 47th presidency.
Republicans gain control of Senate for first time in four years
The Republican Party has made gains in the Senate and secured a majority for the first time in four years.
22 pesticides linked to increased risk of prostate cancer
Exposure to any one of 22 pesticides may bring heightened odds of developing prostate cancer, a new analysis suggests.
The PS5 Pro’s biggest problem is that the PS5 is already very good
In many ways, the timing of Sony's 2016 launch of the PS4 Pro couldn't have been better. The slightly upgraded version of 2013's PlayStation 4 came at a time when a wave of 4K TVs was just beginning to crest
Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will play original Switch games
As US states were busy counting votes to confirm who would be the next president Tuesday night, Nintendo's Japanese Twitter account was busy confirming a key backward-compatibility feature for the upcoming "Nintendo Switch successor," which is still only pre-announced, officially. "At
Watch the world react to Trump's election victory
The U.S. election was a spectacle around the world, as people gathered to watch rolling coverage at parties from Bangkok to London.
Stock market opens with record highs after Trump’s 2024 victory
The Dow Jones opened with record highs Wednesday after Donald Trump won back the White House. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to discuss how Trump’s stance on the economy and support from Tesla CEO Elon Musk played a role in
