Sand is among the most used natural resources on Earth, second only to water.
Ocean Sand is in Demand, But Mining it Comes at a Cost
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Fires Tear Through Los Angeles
Multiple destructive fires broke out in the hills of Los Angeles County in early January 2025. As of January 8, several major wildland fires burned, fueled by a dry landscape and winds that gusted up to 100 miles per hour.
Exploring the Eco-Friendly Future of Antibiotic Particles
How goji berries can be used to create silver nanoparticles.
Microplastics Widespread in Seafood Oregonians Eat, PSU Study Finds
The tiny particles that shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products are winding up in the fish that people eat, according to a new study from Portland State researchers, highlighting a need for technologies and strategies to reduce microfiber pollution entering the environment.
Morning Coffee May Protect the Heart Better Than All-Day Coffee Drinking
People who drink coffee in the morning have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a lower overall mortality risk compared to all-day coffee drinkers, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Wednesday).
Cold and Snow Wallop the U.S.
In the first week of January 2025, a potent winter storm delivered snow, ice, and freezing temperatures to the central and eastern United States.
