— Inside the Courtroom In a small town courtroom in Mandan, N.D., Greenpeace representatives stood with heavy hearts as a jury delivered a staggering blow – a $670 million verdict. The lawsuit, filed by Energy Transfer in 2019, accused Greenpeace of orchestrating disruptive and damaging protests against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. A
— Max Park, the Mastermind Meet Max Park – a legend in the realm of speedcubing. With a remarkable best official time of 3.13 seconds for the 3x3x3 cube, he has etched his name in history as one of the fastest to ever solve this puzzle. Max’s journey into the world of cubing is nothing
As Monte Wooden, a seemingly healthy 71-year-old man, experienced a sudden heart attack, medical professionals were baffled by his condition. Despite conventional risk assessments indicating low susceptibility to such cardiac events, further investigation revealed an alarming presence of Lp(a) particles in his bloodstream. This discovery shed light on a lesser-known yet significant contributor to heart
In the microscopic world, where single-cell organisms reign supreme, a peculiar discovery has unfolded. Imagine a tiny trumpet-shaped organism known as a stentor, about the size of a sharpened pencil tip, trying to catch its prey of swimming bacteria and microscopic algae. It sounds like a challenging feat for a single-celled creature. However, recent research
Rachel Rothschild, a young law graduate in 2022, embarked on a groundbreaking journey that would shake the very foundation of environmental accountability. Armed with legal expertise and a fierce determination to hold the fossil fuel industry accountable for its role in exacerbating climate change, Rothschild crafted a memo that proposed a radical strategy. Foundational Work
How Close Are the Planet’s Climate Tipping Points? Well, imagine a delicate scale where every degree of warming adds weight to one side, tilting it towards irreversible changes in our environment. As we go about our daily lives, the choices we make and the actions we take are like tiny increments on this scale, nudging
A small museum housed within the Environmental Protection Agency’s headquarters in Washington, dedicated to the nation’s environmental history, has become a subject of heated debate due to its recent closure by Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the EPA. The move to shut down the museum, which had exhibits detailing the agency’s historical journey and environmental
For centuries, nestled in the heart of central Japan, there exists a mystical body of water known as Lake Suwa that holds within its icy depths a tale as old as time. This ancient story weaves together the threads of nature, spirituality, and human belief into a tapestry of wonder and foreboding. Imagine a winter’s
— In the heart of New Jersey, a remarkable discovery has unfolded – a brand new museum dedicated to dinosaurs has risen from an unexpected place. It all began when construction workers unearthed an ancient secret buried beneath the earth—a treasure trove of dinosaur fossils that had been hidden for millions of years. The Unearthing
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has made a significant career leap. He’s moving from the roaring pride of the Motor City to take on the head coaching role for the Chicago Bears. This transition marks a new chapter for Johnson, signaling his readiness to lead a team grappling with challenges and seeking transformation. Beating