Two more Antarctic animals are now classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species– the emperor penguin and the Antarctic fur seal. In a press release on April 9th, the IUCN reported that the emperor penguin has been moved from Near Threatened to Endangered, and the Antarctic fur seal has been moved from Least Concern to Endangered. The IUCN Red List is the “world's most comprehensive information source o

Every year, schools, nursing homes, and neighborhoods become hotspots for illness during flu season. Most people prepare for the flu, which comes with coughs, fevers, and other familiar symptoms. However, another virus often spreads concurrently: norovirus. Unlike influenza, which affects the lungs and respiratory system, norovirus targets the stomach and intestines. It is one of the most common reasons behind gastroenteritis, which affects millions of people every year. Indi

No one likes paying for something that isn’t theirs. And New York has been trying to lower our dependence on natural gas for energy. So what law connects these two? Law S.8417/A.888 does. This law, signed by Governor Hochul on December 19, 2025, repeals New York State’s old “100 foot rule” for gas subsidies. The “100 foot rule” has been in the public service law of New York for over 40 years. It required any residential building within 100 feet of an existing gas line to be

Elon Musk’s company has developed an implant in the brain that allows for wireless link between the brain and devices.

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After the first Earth Day in 1970, Earth Day has become a time to organize and protest for our planet. Growing from 20 million people in...