SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " water " 100 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
Sign in to save shuffle history.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ sees Heath Ledger tribute, first 10s, and twist ending on ‘Dedication Night’
Julia Stiles, Tatyana Ali, and more of ‘DWTS’ season 35’s standout celebrity cast cranked up the waterworks for ‘Dedication Night,’ which saw a Heath Ledger tribute, a gender reveal, and a twist ending.
Scientists Dug Into a Weird Patch on The Seafloor. They Unearthed a Watery Grave
There were bones and teeth.
Activists want financial relief for Black-owned businesses hurt by delayed water project in Miami
The Black Collective, a Miami-based advocacy group, is calling attention to the heavy financial strain caused by prolonged roadwork at a planned rally and demonstration Thursday at Famous Car Wash, 8255 NW 22nd Ave., a neighborhood fixture operating along the corridor since 2016.
Health experts warn of flesh-eating bacteria in floodwaters
Following Hurricane Isaias and heavy rainfall, health experts are warning families about an unseen bacteria in the water that poses a serious health risk.
Scientists Thought Water Carved These Gullies on Mars. Now They Suspect Something Much Stranger
New observations suggest that seasonal dry ice can send soil rushing downhill, carving channels that look deceptively familiar.
Daily news: The latest No Kings rallies in Utah focused on early voting
In other news, a northern Utah bird refuge overhauled its water infrastructure. And, Utah's postal inspector intercepted a suspicious envelope meant for Lt. Gov. Henderson's office.
Regional Science Consortium Researching Harmful Algal Blooms
If you've noticed large buoys or boats out on the bayfront and wondered what they were, you're not alone. The Regional Science Consortium is collaborating with Princeton Hydro on a research project funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study ways to control harmful algal blooms. Dr. Jeanette Schnars, the Executive Director of the Regional Science Consortium, explained the goal of the research."We are researching different ways to control blue-green algae, which creates harmful algal blooms and releases toxins," Dr. Schnars said.The project aims to identify potential techniques for controlling harmful algal blooms in Presque Isle Bay.Schnars explained that people may notice circular floats in the water near Perry's Landing and Liberty Park. Those floats are part of the testing process."You might see a circular float, almost like a hula hoop, that is out in the bay, near Perry's Landing and Liberty Park area, and those limn corrals go all the way to the bottom. And what we will do are some treatments within the limn corral in the bottom," Schnars said.After samples are collected, they are brought back to the laboratory at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center for analysis."A lot of those samples are coming back here. We are going to test them for the harmful algal bloom toxins before, during, and after, and see how effective the testing was," Schnars said.Sarah Magyan, an aquatic biologist with the Regional Science Consortium, explained that the team also collects samples from locations throughout the region."We pull samples every week from 30 different sites, and then we bring those back here, we preserve them and run them through the ELISA test," Magyan said.Schnars said researchers hope the results will help them develop effective ways to reduce harmful algal blooms in the future."If we can do some treatments over space and time in upcoming seasons, we may be able to reduce the number of harmful algal blooms we have in this area," Schnars said.The research is also important for public and animal safety. Magyan explained that toxins produced by certain algae can affect the skin, nervous system or liver.While toxin levels may be low for people, she emphasized the importance of protecting pets that swim in local waterways."Toxins can either be skin toxins, nerve toxins, or liver toxins. While we have low levels for people, it is important that we are keeping our pets safe because we recreate with our animals in the water, and we see hundreds and hundreds of dogs on Presque Isle and the rest of the shoreline," Magyan said.Testing began in September, and Schnars said researchers expect to conduct at least another six to eight weeks of testing to better understand the effectiveness of the treatments.
Water shortages will threaten growth within five years, say over half of European industrial leaders
Water stress is already hitting operating costs, supply chains and infrastructure across European industryWater shortages now rank as high as cybe...
Middle School students explore watershed science through activities the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative
More than 200 Copper Country middle school students explored watershed concepts on Michigan Tech's campus duri...
Chickasaw-owned gaming company expands into Wyoming with racing acquisition
Chickasaw Nation-owned Global Gaming Solutions has expanded into Wyoming with the acquisition of Wyoming Horse Racing. The deal adds 13 Horse Palace gaming and off-track betting venues, more than 1,500 historic horse racing machines and live racing operations at Sweetwater Downs in Rock Springs, Wyo. The company announced the completed acquisition Oct. 20, following Wyoming […]
How This Zombie Foot is Helping Scientists Fight Stingray Strikes
Warm El Niño waters are driving an increase in stingray injuries. These labs are devoted to understanding what’s going on under the surface.
Scientists Dug Into a Weird Patch on The Seafloor. They Unearthed a Watery Grave
There were bones and teeth.
Clearwater moves ahead with negotiations to turn The Landings golf course into sports complex
Keep politics out of our courts and off our public lands
In an era of divisive politics, one thing Montanans agree on is the importance of our access to public lands and waters. These are more than values we hold: they
Landmark China trial achieves 84% efficacy treating cancer with waste water tech
Nano-carbon iron injection halts tumour growth in 16 patients, induces shrinkage in two, with Phase II trial now under way with 52 others.
Introspection required if EU Inc fails, says start-up lobbyist
European start-ups have a new voice in Brussels. Startups for Europe, created from the merger of lobby groups Allied for Startups and the European Startup Network, is hoping to harness the momentum behind EU-Inc, a campaign that united start-ups and investors behind demands for a new pan-European company regime.At a launch event for the new association in Brussels on October 1, the mood was remarkably upbeat compared to a typical Eurobubble gathering, more Silicon Valley than Schuman roundabout.When asked whether this reflects a feeling that Europe is on the right track, chief executive Serena Borbotti-Frison said it’s a “scary” moment as the continent looks to boost its competitiveness amid a new technological arms race.“What is at stake is quite intense, and the way we can answer is by delivering, but also with hope,” she told Science|Business. “It’s what our industry does. It’s not about identifying a pain point and then saying it’s too hard.”For many in the start-up community, that sense of hope is dwindling. In March, the European Commission presented its proposal for EU Inc, naming its initiative after the grassroots campaign.EU Inc was meant to be a gamechanger: the ability to incorporate within 48 hours for less than €100 and scale up across Europe; a harmonised stock option regime enabling start-ups to compete for talent; and simplified insolvency procedures for innovative start-ups to reduce the cost of failure.However, haggling by EU governments has raised concerns that EU Inc will be stripped of the very features, including stock option harmonisation, that are meant to make it attractive for companies.“I fear we are proving to ourselves that the model doesn’t work,” Borbotti-Frison said of the policymaking process. “Everyone agrees we should have EU Inc. Everyone agrees it’s hard to scale and we need to scale to answer the competitiveness [challenge], and still we cannot deliver? [. . .] What does that say about ourselves?”The Commission has made EU Inc a cornerstone of its single market reform, and has agreed with the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to target an agreement by the end of 2026. However, several points are currently holding up an agreement, including national rules around employee participation in management decisions, and the provision that employee stock options always be taxed at the point of sale. Some EU governments have reportedly pushed back on the Commission’s choice of legal basis, contending that anything related to taxation requires unanimity in the Council.Trade unions have also protested against EU Inc, fearing it will be exploited by companies looking to undermine workers’ rights.“If this doesn’t work, it’s introspection time, on the way our institutions work, maybe the way our lobbies work, and maybe the way the cooperation between them works,” Borbotti-Frison said.“Is it in the national interest? Is it a gap between political will and technical ability to operate? Is it speed? I don't know, but something needs to be fixed.”Ahead of last week’s European Council meeting, EU-Inc campaigners tried a new strategy: appealing directly to EU presidents and prime ministers. In an open letter, they urged EU leaders to “step in and give your negotiating teams a clear mandate to change course and reverse their objections to the Commission’s original proposal.”Lessons from EU-IncLike its predecessors, Startups for Europe will represent national start-up associations, but it is also targeting investors. The founding sponsors are venture capital firm Atomico and EQT, the investor selected earlier this year to manage the €5 billion Scaleup Europe Fund.It also wants to harness the knowledge and cross-border experience of European success stories. “Take the list of the 100 biggest unicorns in Europe. We are speaking to all of them,” Borbotti-Frison said. The association plans to publish a full list of supporters following the Slush tech conference in Helsinki in November.Andreas Klinger and Simon Schaefer, two key figures in the EU-Inc campaign, are both on the board of the new association, and Startups for Europe wants to take the lessons from their campaign.What was unprecedented about EU-Inc was “how rooted it was, and how strong it was in bringing everyone on board behind one clear pain point and solution to fix it,” Borbotti-Frison said. “This is an inspiration for us, and then we need to turn it into something more systematic, more bridged in Brussels, more connected to the policymaking game, and to scale it.”If it’s possible to unite such a broad coalition, it’s because the European start-up ecosystem is now mature, she said. “Maybe it was not ten years ago. Maybe it was not five years ago. But now, it’s mature to speak with one voice.”Open and liberal EuropeThe association plans to campaign on files related to three “pain points,” Borbotti-Frison said: “start and scale in Europe, fundraise and invest in Europe, and making Europe the most innovative continent.”As well as EU Inc, she cited public procurement, the EU’s simplification push, the Savings and Investments Union, and files related to AI adoption and technological sovereignty as priorities for the coming months.What these files have in common is that they relate not to subsidies but to the framework conditions influencing the availability of mostly private, or in the case of procurement, public, funding.Related articlesEmployee participation disagreement delays MEPs’ vote on EU IncCommission urges EU governments not to water down EU IncEU’s ‘ultra-fast’ €5B scale-up fund is set up to win, says its fund managerThe budget dispute over the next Horizon Europe programme will also impact start-ups, which are supported notably through the European Innovation Council. But EU innovation funding is a drop in the ocean compared to venture capital and public procurement budgets.“If competitiveness and innovation are a priority, then the [EU budget] should reflect it,” Borbotti-Frison said. However, she added that the main question is not how much public money is invested, but “how do we create the right conditions for the market to solve the problem?”The Scaleup Europe Fund mixes both approaches, using €1 billion in EU funding to crowd in private investors and address Europe’s lack of large-scale, late-stage growth funds. “It’s a proof of concept. Ideally, then the market will do it itself,” Borbotti-Frison said.Startups for Europe is also focused on bringing an alternative political narrative. Amid competing visions for open, global markets on the one side and a protectionist Europe on the other, it wants to offer “a third voice, to say we can be proudly European and build a strong continent in a liberal economy, open to the world, and global.”It can be tempting, when thinking about how Europe can better support innovation, to look across the Atlantic. But while it’s important to compare statistics to see where Europe needs to catch up, that’s where the comparison should stop, Borbotti-Frison said. “On everything else, we need to do it our own way. We don't have the same history. We don't have the same political model. We don't have the same way of life.”Many of the key files that could benefit the start-up community, including EU Inc and the Savings and Investments Union, rely on closer integration within Europe, making it easier to operate across borders.While the Commission has made deepening the single market a political priority, support at national level is more precarious. The coming months will see pivotal elections in Spain and France, while the German government has also been coming under pressure domestically. In each country, far-right parties have been gaining ground.When asked if she was concerned the political situation could jeopardise this progress, Borbotti-Frison responded: “Of course. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t.” However, she continues to believe that cooperation is the only way forward. “Doing it alone is not the solution. It’s also not who we are, it’s not the model we are building, and it’s not the scale we need.”
There's A New Apple Music Logo And It Looks Like Ripples In Water
Maybe they should use it as the app logo instead.
Can Diet Soda Actually Outperform Water For Weight Loss? Here’s What Science Found
If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ve probably heard that diet soda is a trap.
Life in the deep Gulf plummeted after Deepwater Horizon
A new study has found populations of deep-water fish species, crustaceans and squid declined significantly following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Kalamazoo County health officials say, "get your flu shot... as soon as possible"
WWMT-TV Newschannel 3 provides local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and entertainment programming for Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, South Haven, Paw Paw, Portage, Otsego, Texas Township, Oshtemo, Plainwell, Allegan, Holland, Saugatuck, Holland, Wayland, Kentwood, Middleville, Hastings, Marshall, Three Rivers, Sturgis, Constantine, Coldwater, Albion, Wyoming, Hudsonville, Allendale, Byron Center, Hudsonville, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Sparta, Rockford, Belding, Greenville, Ionia, Cedar Springs and their surrounding areas.
Hooksett sewer project aims to spur Route 3A business growth
Hooksett approved a $1 million underwater sewer extension near I-93 Exit 10, aiming to support future Route 3A business growth without using residents’ property...
Fox News Poll: Texas Senate race galloping toward a photo finish
Paxton's ratings are underwater by 17 points, while Democrat James Talarico holds a slim enthusiasm edge among likely voters
Behind the scenes at Nicolas Cage’s zombie shoot in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Watching a farmer draw water from a Stillwater well would be a chore if the “farmer” wasn’t Nicolas Cage, one of the biggest stars to commit to a
Woman allegedly hit business owner with a closed fist when he tried to stop robbery
KOKH Fox 25 provides, news, sports, weather and local event coverage in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas, including McLoud, Shawnee, Tecumseh, Seminole, Wewoka, Maud, Asher, Wanetted, Goldsby, Norman, Blanchard, Chickasha, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Andarko, Bridgeport, Lawton, Duncan, Okarche, Kingfisher, Guthrie Stillwater and Cushing, Oklahoma.
Trump says he called Google to rename Atlantic Ocean
President Donald Trump continues to raise renaming various bodies of water to include “America.” While at a rally in South Carolina, he said he called Google CEO Sundar Pichai to rename the Atlantic Ocean because they were “really great with the lake,” referencing when Google Maps relabelled the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America.”
The Watch: Hidden PFAS Found in Bottled Drinks, Tap Water
Sports drinks and electrolyte waters contained high levels of contaminants … ED visits spike when ‘peaker’ power plants fire up … and more.
Microplastics Have Been Linked With Myriad Human Health Problems. Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out How They Harm the Body
Lab experiments suggest that tiny bits of plastic can react with water inside us to produce highly reactive molecules. They can lead to damaging oxidative stress and inflammation
Want to cremate your pet (with water)? New business approved in Fauquier County
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors has approved a special permit for a proposed pet aquamation facility in Bealeton.
New water lily can be seen from space
A chance Instagram post led to a big discovery in Colombia.
What Science Changed Its Mind About in 2026
Bats were thought to have fixed, unmoving eyes. Starfish were assumed to feed passively. Queen bumblebees were considered helpless in water. New research in 2026 has quietly dismantled some of science's longest-standing assumptions about the animal kingdom.
Hundreds of graves buried beneath a Clearwater business despite a $7.5M settlement
A $7.5 million settlement is bringing a three-year legal battle over a historic Black cemetery in Clearwater closer to an end, while questions remain about hundreds of graves buried beneath a local business.
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District program spotlights soil health
In honor of Ohio Soil Health Week, Nov. 8-14, the public is invited to join the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 to learn about soil “FUNdamentals” at the Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road in …
Sneaky politics? Or honest mistake? Election mailer lands Clay GOP in hot water
A letter from the Clay Republican Committee used a return address from the Onondaga County Board of Elections.
The Politics of Heat, Homes, and Lobster Boats.
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—The candidates’ forum focusing on House District 15 and incumbent Holly Eaton and Clifford Noyes last week spent a lot of time on the candidates’ thought of heating, communication with constituents, property taxes, education costs, and other issues. It also was a time for the community to ask their own questions and see two candidates up close and personal at the Southwest Harbor Fire Department firehouse. Jim Vallette organized the hour-long event, which was moderated by Carrie Jones of the Bar Harbor Story. Ken Rozsahegyi provided technical support for the congenial event. House District 15 serves Brooklin, Deer Isle, Eagle Island Township, Frenchboro, Isle au Haut, Marshall Island, Southwest Harbor, Stonington, Swan's Island, Tremont, and Vinalhaven. Jones advised as she began the question and answer part of the event, ”Treat everyone here like they are going to be the ones who might give you a ride in a rainstorm, pull your pet out of a burning building, or be the one grading your kids’ papers at school, okay?” She continued. “That’s it. Tonight isn’t meant to be a gotcha debate. The goal is to give people in the district a chance to get to know both candidates, hear what they care about, and understand what they’d actually try to accomplish in Augusta.” The questions and discussion throughout were kind. Eaton currently serves in the position. She’s a Democrat from Deer Isle, raised in a fishing family and has worked in nonprofits and volunteered for her school board. Noyes is unenrolled (politically) and from Southwest Harbor and currently a school board member, self employed as a mason. He focused on fiscal issues throughout the forum. Eventually, at Jones’ prompting, the candidates played “Rock, Paper, Scissors” for who would go first for their closing statements. Noyes used the opportunity to urge others to head to the ballot. “Whether you vote for me or Holly, it’s important that people vote,” Noyes said. He hoped the voter turnout in the district would be over 35 percent because that would mean people were truly engaged. Eaton stressed that she’s a Democrat, but in Augusta, her role isn’t about party. “I am a Democrat, but when I go to Augusta, I am there to represent the people of District 15. I want people to feel as though I’m accessible, that I’m responsive, and that I show up for the district,” Eaton said. Being there for others was vital, she explained. “When something comes before me in Augusta, I try to look at it through the lens of the people and the communities that I represent. How will this affect the people who live here? Does it make it easier or harder to raise a family here, to operate a small business, to work on the water, to afford a home, to keep our schools open, or provide the essential services our communities depend on?” Eaton said. Noyes spoke about fiscal responsibility and about the state being more responsive to communities and the ideas that come from them. “I feel that we desperately need to restore some fiscal sanity, a little bit. So when the legislature meets again,” Noyes said, “it could be critical for Maine residents that we don’t keep digging this hole that we’re in financially and keep raising our taxes so the struggling families struggle even more.” The two answered a series of questions from Jones, then answered questions from the audience and participants via Zoom. Jones asked what they heard the most from people about what was making their lives hard and what can the legislature in Augusta do it about those issues. Both spoke to concerns about heating oil costs. Noyes spoke to the three H’s: health, home, and heat. Eaton and Noyes spoke to the burdens of families with lower incomes, with Eaton mentioning LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program). They both were in favor of free community college and trade programs. They both supported the working waterfront. Both said that data centers—such as the one proposed in Eastport, which is out of the district—should be a local decision, but neither were in favor of it. The working waterfront was supported by both. Eaton’s served on the Maine Marine Resource Committee in the legislature. She advocated a diversity of fishing resources and less of a reliance on lobstering. Shrimp, she hoped, would make a comeback. Noyes worried about out-of-state pressure on the lobstering industry, also spoke of shrimp harvesting timings, and said he supported the lobstering industry. QUICK NOTE Carrie Jones is, obviously, the co-founder of the Bar Harbor Story, which made us have a bit of a hard time putting out this story and thinking it through and how to present it. We ended up with this article. The debate in its entirety is below, many thanks to Ken and Jim for making it publicly available. UPCOMING AND PAST EVENTS The following events are or were organized by the League of Women Voters Downeast. DISTRICT 7 DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 13 Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Candidate Forum: House District 13 125 State St , Ellsworth Featuring candidates Michael Cunningham (D) and Russell White (R), moderated by Cyndi Wood, managing editor of the Ellsworth American. DEMOCRACY FORUM Friday, Oct 16, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Democracy Forum — Election 2026: What’s on Your Ballot RECENT PRESS RELEASES AND BRIEFS To see all the press releases, click here. To see our news, click here. For the full archive, click here. All of these are on our dedicated website. [ ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/feeling-stressed-kids-corner-invites) [ Feeling Stressed? Kids’ Corner Invites Parents, Educators, and Caregivers to Rediscover the Joy with National Speaker Raelene Ostberg Oct 14 ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/feeling-stressed-kids-corner-invites) [ Read full story ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/feeling-stressed-kids-corner-invites) [ ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/mainely-meats-pink-party-for-breast) [ Mainely Meat’s Pink Party for Breast Cancer Awareness is October 18! Oct 14 ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/mainely-meats-pink-party-for-breast) [ Read full story ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/mainely-meats-pink-party-for-breast) [ ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/conners-emerson-school-announces) [ Conners Emerson School Announces Public Surplus Property Sale Oct 14 ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/conners-emerson-school-announces) [ Read full story ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/conners-emerson-school-announces) [ ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/planting-the-writers-garden) [ Planting the Writer’s Garden 12:15 AM ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/planting-the-writers-garden) [ Read full story ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/planting-the-writers-garden) [ ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/artist-maria-de-los-angeles-explores) [ Artist Maria de los Angeles explores migration and belonging in COA public lecture 12:19 AM ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/artist-maria-de-los-angeles-explores) [ Read full story ](https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/artist-maria-de-los-angeles-explores) HELP SUPPORT THE BAR HARBOR STORY When we started The Bar Harbor Story, we didn’t know if anyone would read it. But you showed up. You shared. You sent tips. Now—over 400,000 views every month later—it’s clear: people here care about their community and each other. We’ve kept everything free because news should never be out of reach, but every one of our stories takes time to write, and your support keeps The Bar Harbor Story going. If you value our work, please consider a paid subscription, a founding membership, or a sponsorship. It truly helps us cover one more meeting, tell one more story, shine one more light. Even $5 a month makes a difference. Click here to become a one-time supporter now. Thank you so much for being here. Founding member information can be found here. Have questions about sponsorships? Just send Shaun an email at sfarrar86@gmail.com, he’d love to hear from you. Subscribe Share Bar Harbor Story Share Leave a comment
New-to-science seahorse is one of three long-misidentified species
Scientists have identified a new-to-science seahorse species from the Indian waters, which has helped resolve the taxonomy of a group misidentified for over a century. In 1856, zoologist Johann Jakob Kaup described the thorny or spiny seahorse, Hippocampus histrix, based on samples from Japan. Since then, this seahorse has been thought to be a single, […]
WORLD WATERPARK ASSOCIATION AWARD CELEBRATES VIETNAM'S AQUATIC ENTERTAINMENT RISE
/PRNewswire/ -- At the World Waterpark Association Show 2026 in Las Vegas, USA, Sun World Vung Tau, together with its partners, including WhiteWater, was...
New murder trial ordered over juror's mental health crisis in 9th Circuit
A man's convictions for a killing on the waters off California's coast were vacated by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at San Francisco on Thursday…
The 'renewable' iPhone Duo display layer may help buyers justify the price
The iPhone Duo starts at $1999 for the 256GB model and rises to an eye-watering $3199 for the 2TB version...
Microplastics and water create free radicals, new study finds
When water comes into contact with plastic surfaces, a key chemical reaction does take place, new research indicates.
Show us your clutter, and we’ll tell you which generation you come from
Experts say that the type of stuff you have at home — figurines, encyclopedias, old electronics, water bottles — reflects the culture of your formative years.
Wimberley home care agency joins business serving Central Texas families
Angels for Elders has joined Leander-based Blue Water Homecare, Inc. to serve clients in Wimberley and Hyas County.
Iowa faces a reckoning over water quality and cancer rates in midterm campaigns
Iowa is grappling with water quality and cancer rates, bringing these issues to the forefront of state politics. Candidates from both parties are addressing growing public concern, with events and advertisements focusing on water quality, conservation and cancer.
Health officials issue water quality advisory for Fort Walton Beach park
The advisory remains in effect until follow-up testing confirms bacteria levels have dropped back into acceptable safety ranges.
ODU, CHKD Harness AI and Geospatial Data to Understand Childhood Asthma Disparities
In some communities throughout Hampton Roads and Western Tidewater, children are hospitalized for asthma at nearly twice the rate of children statewide. Old Dominion University and Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters researchers want to understand why — and whether artificial intelligence and geospatial analysis can help reveal patterns that traditional approaches may miss.
Florida health department issues water quality advisory for Palm Beach County parks
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a water quality advisory for several parks due to high levels of Enterococcus bacteria found in recent water tests.
Microplastics Have Been Linked With Myriad Human Health Problems. Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out How They Harm the Body
Lab experiments suggest that tiny bits of plastic can react with water inside us to produce highly reactive molecules. They can lead to damaging oxidative stress and inflammation
Albania protesters clash with police as premier faces pressure
Albanian police clashed with hundreds of protesters in the capital, using tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation for a fifth consecutive day.
Tracking tsunamis triggered by extreme weather
As much of Western Europe faced record-breaking temperatures and extended drought this summer, Croatia experienced another weather event that could also set a worrisome precedent.Over the course of two weeks, a series of meteorological tsunamis (meteotsunamis) struck Croatia’s Adriatic coast, alarming both residents and tourists. Social media posts showed flooded seaside promenades and people walking through knee-deep water. Fortunately, no deaths or major damage were reported.In a world where natural disasters seem to be increasing, meteotsunamis — tsunamis caused by rapid weather changes – rarely make headline news. But warming sea temperatures and changing atmospheric conditions may help explain why these phenomena could become more common, especially in shallower seas and inland lakes with wide coastal shelves.“We have definitely become more aware of them, and there have been a lot more reports of these events in the last 10 years,” says Jadranka Šepić, an associate professor of environmental physics at the University of Split whose research focuses on efforts to track meteotsunamis in real time. She is also one of Croatia’s ambassadors for Science Comes to Town (SCTT), a European Commission-funded programme aimed at making research more accessible to the public.Šepić sees two possible reasons for the apparent increase in meteotsunamis. One is that photos and videos shared on social media are providing more empirical evidence, while rising air and sea temperatures could also play a role. The geophysicist “cannot say with certainty” that warming is a contributing factor because research is still ongoing. “But I can say that previously in Croatia we might have had one exceptionally strong event every 10 or 15 years, and one strong event every five years, and within 15 days this summer we had five strong events,” Šepić notes. “This is not typical.”‘A fist against the sea surface’Unlike tsunamis that are triggered by underwater earthquakes or volcanoes, meteotsunamis are caused by sudden changes in atmospheric pressure combined with other rapidly developing weather events, such as thunderstorms. The effect “is like pushing a fist against the sea surface,” Šepić explains. The resulting oscillation intensifies as it reaches shallower water, and “can be far more destructive than a wind-driven wave because meteotsunamis are accompanied by very strong currents than can penetrate much deeper inland.” The meteotsunami, she continues, “then behaves the same as a tsunami — they slow down and grow as the sea shallows, and then grow further in places like harbours due to further shallowing and narrowing. When they come ashore, they can be very destructive — taking everything with them out to sea and then taking it back.”Croatian research institutions have tracked such sea oscillations since the 1930s because the relatively shallow Adriatic Sea is prone to meteotsunamis. The strongest recorded so far was in June 1978, according to the Adriatic Meteotsunami Catalogue, which is supported by the European Research Council (ERC), Croatian Science Foundation and the country’s leading research institutions. During that event, six-metre-high waves flooded the coastal town of Vela Luka on Korčula Island, causing major damage.Other meteotsunami “hotspots” in Europe include the Mediterranean Sea as well the Atlantic coastal shelves off France, Portugal and Spain. In June 2006, a meteotsunami with five-metre-high waves swept through the harbour of Ciutadella in Spain’s Balearic Islands, causing widespread damage to boats. Several less powerful events were reported in the Balearics and off the coast of Spain this summer, leading to some beach closures.Forecasting is challenging because of how quickly meteotsunamis can develop and their uncertain trajectory. Šepić is involved in two ERC-funded research projects — SHExtreme and MeD-Track — aimed in part at strengthening monitoring and real-time data collection. Access to accurate and immediate information is essential for early-warning systems.Early exposure to meteotsunamisŠepić first learned about meteotsunamis from her parents while growing up in Croatia. She later had the opportunity to investigate these events during her master and doctoral studies in geophysics at the University of Zagreb. The geophysicist has also conducted research at the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Split, the University of the Balearic Islands in Palma de Mallorca and the Institute of Ocean Science in the Canadian province of British Columbia.Projects like SCTT are important to raise awareness about research and inspiring young people to pursue studies and careers in science, notes Šepić. She credits her colleagues at the University of Split and the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries for their community outreach and engagement in the European project, which includes partner universities and institutions in Brest (France) and Kiel (Germany). As an example of town-gown collaboration, Šepić highlights her own university’s ‘Oceanographers on the Island’ programme. This initiative offers workshops and hands-on learning for children living on numerous Croatian islands.“It is a great privilege for Split to be involved in a project like Science Comes to Town, which is the first of its kind in the European Union," Šepić says. As for encouraging new generations of scientists, “This is a great effort, and I hope that we will see an effect in a few years.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
Business Beat Century Bank and Trust Completes phase one of renovation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Century Bank and Trust has completed Phase One of its Coldwater Main Office renovation ...
Uranium from World War II reveals how close the Nazis were to an atomic bomb
A new look at the uranium and heavy water used by the Nazis reveals whether they were close to making a reactor for an atomic bomb.
Business Beat : Insight Coldwater Performs First Stress Echocardiogram, expanding heart care close to home
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Insight Hospital & Medical Center Coldwater has successfully performed its first ec...
Scientists Say: Blood Falls
This five-story-tall waterfall in Antarctica gets its blood-red color from the same reaction that creates rust.
Business Beat : Capri Drive-In Trunk or Treat set for October 24th
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The historic Capri Drive-In Theater, is gearing up for its annual Trunk or Treat extrav...
‘Over $25,000’ in damage: Bellevue honey business devastated by historic flooding
In Bellevue, September's floodwaters washed away 35 beehives — and with them, years of work
Clean Politics, Clean Water NC defends anti-Lee signs, as campaign weighs legal action
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Advocacy group Clean Politics, Clean Water NC is standing behind the guerilla-style signs, cutouts and flyers placed around New Hanover County against Sen. Michael Lee and his…
Irondale cuts fire protection water bills after businesses report massive rate increases
IRONDALE, Ala. (WBMA) — After an Irondale business reported its monthly fire protection water bill skyrocketed from $78 to more than $1,700, city leaders have a
LaRoyce Hawkins exits “Chicago P.D. ”— here’s how they handled Kevin Atwater’s goodbye
Atwater’s life is about to look very different.
Former USC student facing felony charges seeks mental health diversion
The suspect was charged with assault involving a deadly weapon, after allegedly striking a USC professor in the face with a water bottle back in 2024.
Citizen Science Reveals New Rocky Mountain Mussel Population
A citizen science observation has led to the confirmation of a new subpopulation of the endangered Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussel in the Fraser River watershed of British Columbia.
The Human Fingerprint on Earth’s Water Cycle
Human activities have become intertwined with how water is distributed across the continents. A new study brings their effects into sharper focus.
Atwater in the Park taproom set to close
The restaurant and beer hall in Grosse Pointe Park has operated in a converted 1936 church since 2014.
The uranium cubes that exposed Nazi Germany’s nuclear failure
Scientists investigating Nazi Germany's secret nuclear program have uncovered evidence that its final experimental reactor was nowhere near as close to working as previously claimed. Analysis of surviving uranium cubes and wartime documents reveals that Germany lacked the enormous quantities of uranium and heavy water needed to make its reactor operational.
Turner trying to stave off challenge from Lesko in senate campaign
Frank Lesko defeated a popular incumbent in 2024, but to do it again, he will have to navigate state political waters.
A massive asteroid slammed into the North Sea and unleashed a 330-foot tsunami
A decades-long mystery beneath the North Sea has finally been solved. Scientists have confirmed that the Silverpit Crater, buried 700 meters below the seabed, was created when a 160-meter-wide asteroid struck Earth roughly 43 to 46 million years ago. The violent collision blasted a towering curtain of rock and water 1.5 kilometers into the air and triggered a tsunami more than 100 meters high.
Going with the Flow - College of Arts and Sciences
Scott Gifford studies the microscopic organisms that shape water quality, ecosystems, and Earth’s climate.
Eckerd College marine science students travel to Japan for Underwater Minerals Conference
News | Eckerd College
Trained community volunteers to monitor seagrass for study
The research is geared toward finding the best ways to train community volunteers to collect data on underwater seagrasses in waters throughout the state in a program led by Coastal Carolina Riverwatch and the University of North Carolina Wilmington and funded by North Carolina Sea Grant.
Scientists discover dangerous water oscillations between Lake Varna and Black Sea
For years, pilots have observed strong and unusual currents in the 2.4-kilometer-long (1.5-mile-long), 300-meter-wide (984-foot-wide) canal connecting Lake Varna with the Black Sea. Maarja Kruusmaa, an ...
FSU review shows molecular fingerprints of human impacts on global water systems
A Florida State University-led review shows how ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrometry can help researchers identify the molecular fingerprints of human
Simu Liu’s Underrated Underwater Thriller & More Hulu Releases This Week
Hulu‘s lineup this week features Simu Liu’s gripping deep-sea thriller, plus more fresh releases. Set to premiere on October 25, Last Breath is a survival thriller from director Alex Parkinson. It rev...
Earth’s Core Has Been Quietly Leaking Water for Billions of Years
A new study offers an explanation for unusual chemical signatures found in some volcanic rocks.
Waterdrop Inc. Releases 2025 ESG Report: Empowering Full-Chain Business with AI and Building an Inclusive, Diverse Healthcare Ecosystem
/PRNewswire/ -- On October 15, Waterdrop Inc. released its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report (hereinafter the "Report"), outlining the...
Health advisory lifted for Toms Bayou in Valparaiso after water tests clear
Health officials have lifted a water quality advisory for Toms Bayou near Hidden Cove Drive in Valparaiso.
Surprising new pattern of groundwater loss may signal a turning point for the Colorado River Basin
During an intense drought from 2020 to 2022, the Upper Colorado River Basin lost far more groundwater than the Lower Basin did, despite having much higher natural recharge.
Imagicaaworld sells hotel, acquires water park stake, eyes indoor entertainment push
Imagicaaworld Entertainment Limited on Monday disclosed a clutch of strategic moves, including the sale of its hotel asset and a new park acquisition, as it reported a 6 per cent dip in visitor footfalls for the July-September quarter of FY27.The Mumbai-listed amusement and water park operator said…
Long Beach student advances to national science competition finals
Long Beach student Hanna Heitefuss is the only New Yorker among 30 finalists in the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, earning national recognition for her research on saltwater intrusion and its effects on plants and aquatic life.
Wipes Do Not Belong In Pipes
The City of McAllen is calling on residents to stop flushing wipes and other non-flushable items down the toilet. Products labeled “flushable” can still cause serious problems in the wastewater system, contributing to blockages, equipment damage and costly repairs that can be prevented with proper disposal.
Scientists Find a Way to Turn Desert Sand Into 'Living Sand' That Holds Water Six Times Longer
Microbes give sand new strength.
Preparing for cascading climate risks
Arizona communities already understand that climate hazards rarely occur in isolation. Extreme heat can drive up electricity demand, drought can increase wildfire risk, and flooding can disrupt transportation, water systems, housing and local economies. Because these systems are connected, a disruption in one can quickly threaten public health and safety.
Perot Museum announces $185 million expansion, plans outdoor science center in downtown Dallas
A 4-acre downtown Dallas parking lot could become an outdoor science center with exhibits, water features, and gardens, with a 2028 opening goal.
Business Beat : Chamber to host “Your Website Your 24/7 Salesperson” seminar
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will host a business presentation titled "Your W...
Business Beat: Adventure Zone to host Trunk or Treat event Tuesday evening
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Adventure Zone in Coldwater, Michigan, has officially announced its upcoming Trunk or T...
Evan Worrell builds on MAHA-inspired health push ahead of 2027 West Virginia session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Expanding rural health care access, strengthening drinking water protections and addressing shortages of medical professionals are among the priorities House Health and Human Resources Committee Chairman Evan
JSU forum examines health, water and economic effects of data centers
Jackson State University held a community forum Thursday to inform residents about data centers and their impact on the community.
Contract approved to move forward on Van Buren slackwater harbor
The Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority (WAIA) Board of Directors on Wednesday (Oct. 14) approved a step toward building a slackwater harbor in Van Buren, but not before a board member...
Bills star in trouble with the NFL before Raiders showdown
A Buffalo Bills veteran is in some hot water with the NFL ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders game.
Two new-to-science subterranean fishes reveal a hidden world underneath
A decade ago, Wimarithy K. Marak, a resident of Assam’s Goalpara district, often used to encounter a small pink creature in her neighbourhood’s wells. She simply thought of it as a worm infesting her locality. In 2021, after she became a researcher, she stumbled upon the creature again while drawing water from a well. “This […]
Patty O’Lexey honored with U of U Health Affiliate Healthcare Champion Award
ROCK SPRINGS -- Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County has announced that Patty O’Lexey, BSN,RN, Director of Education, has been recognized as a University of Utah Health Affiliate Healthcare Champion, an
A pipe under the Taiwan Strait outlasts the politics above it
Kinmen’s water now comes mostly from Fujian – a dependence neither Taiwan or China calls political, but neither can easily undo.
Context on Trump’s controversial Lejeune water remarks
On Tuesday the president also said 'if we don’t win there is no money. If we do win you’re getting it, and it’s going to be finally over, the nightmare that’s been going on so many years.'
Students share science lessons at Walk Walton
Students Journey Hicks and Scarlett Brooks presented their water filtering experiment to visitors at the Walk Walton event on Oct. 18.
HEALTH MATTERS: Wound Care Specialist keeps man from foot amputation
Jeffrey Broyles thought summer 2026 would look like the sand-and-ice-blue waters featured in his snapshots from summer 2025, not like the decaying flesh and gaping wounds his cell phone camera capt…
A note to readers: Science, accountability and elections
Dear readers, As early voting begins, I wanted to share some news — and why it connects to the decisions we make at the ballot box. I’ve been selected for the inaugural cohort of the South Atlantic Climate Journalism Hub mentorship program, hosted by Covering Climate Now. I’m excited to join this group, learn from scientists and fellow journalists, and expand my science reporting. Science directly ties to governance. Local officials make decisions about where development goes, how infrastructure is maintained, what emergency preparations receive funding, and how communities rebuild after disasters. Understanding the evidence behind those decisions helps us evaluate whether our government is serving us well. Here in western North Carolina, those connections are all around us, in Lake Lure and beyond. Flood maps inform decisions about property and development. Engineering assessments help identify risks at dams and bridges. Rainfall forecasts guide emergency preparations. Geological information helps explain landslide hazards. Water testing gives communities information they need to assess conditions. Meteorologists’ knowledge and public perception of weather events shape public safety. Each involves scientific or technical knowledge. Each also raises questions about public responsibility: What did officials know? How did they use that information? What did they tell the public? What did taxpayers receive for their money? A study can identify a problem. Elected officials still have to decide what to do about it, how to pay for it, and how to explain their choices. Reporting should examine both the evidence and the response. That is where I want to strengthen my work. My reporting on Helene recovery, infrastructure, flooding, public safety, and public spending has repeatedly brought me to questions that require scientific expertise alongside public records. This mentorship may help me better understand the research, ask more precise questions, and explain the answers clearly. I also bring the perspective of someone living with these concerns. I live downstream of Lake Lure Dam, and landslides affected my property during Helene. Those experiences bring urgency to my questions. Careful reporting helps establish the answers. Readers deserve to know what the evidence shows, where uncertainty remains, and whether officials accurately describe the information guiding their decisions. You also deserve scrutiny of proposed solutions: what they cost, what they are expected to accomplish, and what risks remain. Access to that information matters. As a mostly deaf journalist who relies on written communication, I will continue pressing for written public warnings, records, and explanations that people can read and use in real time. As you consider the candidates seeking your vote, consider how they approach evidence, preparedness, and transparency. Do they support local journalism, even when it’s not parroting a press release? Do they explain weather events clearly in plain English and explain their decisions after them? Make supporting records available? Acknowledge uncertainty? Follow through when a report identifies a risk? Those are practical questions about governing. Thank you for supporting Cops & Congress and the work that makes these questions part of the public conversation. I’m grateful to David Dickson and the CC Now team for this opportunity, and I look forward to bringing what I learn back to you. Annie DanceEditor & Publisher, Cops & Congress — Learn more about this newsletter, ethics policy, how you can help shape this work, and support it. Follow on X and Facebook. Send constructive criticism, fan mail, and tips with public documents for future stories: CopsandCongress@gmail.com ICYMI: View the Cops & Congress archive — Annie Dance is the publisher of Cops & Congress, a newsletter that analyzes what happens when crime, courts, disaster, democracy, and small-town policies collide. Views expressed here are covered by the First Amendment. Dance has a Bachelor of Arts from Manhattan University in Communication with a focus in Journalism and Government. She has been a journalist for over 20 years. Share Upgrade now or give a gift subscription
Destruction of water systems directly threatens global public health
Water scarcity seldom starts wars, but wars increasingly degrade vital water systems on which health and recovery depend, creating a cycle that reinforces ongoing fragility and violence, warn experts in The BMJ's climate issue today.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your hands for better health
Note: Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day As respiratory infections rise in the fall months, washing your hands with soap and water is more important than ever. Regular hand-washing stops germs from spreading and lowers your chances of getting sick. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom, before eating or cooking, and after coughing or sneezing. Washing your hands for […]
Lamont praises UConn health purchase of Waterbury Hospital, Fazio says ‘Nothing was done about it’
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — On the doorstep of Waterbury Hospital, Gov. Ned Lamont and a set of local political allies hailed UConn Health’s purchase of the Brass City’s largest healthcar…
Aetherion Expands Houston Industrial Water Treatment Business
Aetherion expands its Houston water treatment operations. Workforce growth and added services support its strategy to acquire regional providers.
NATO Boosts Black Sea Military Presence after Deadly Drone Attacks
For Romania and Bulgaria, drone attacks have brought the consequences of the Ukraine war close to their territorial waters.
Commentary: Trump slashed healthcare for Ohio families and spiked premiums. Now he's offering small checks.
Do you celebrate an arsonist who brings a cup of water to a fire they started? Is the president a hero for cutting small, healthcare relief checks to people struggling under his policy, the largest rollback of federal support for health care in American history?
Salt crystals could hold clues to life beneath Enceladus's ice
The ocean beneath Saturn's moon Enceladus lies under kilometers of ice, but some of its contents do reach the surface. Jets near the south pole spray out water vapor and icy particles, offering a way ...