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Louisiana used 13 million pounds of discarded oyster shells to build 8,000 feet of living shoreline; studies found oyster reefs can reduce wave heights under some conditionsIn Louisiana, discarded oyster shells are being creatively transformed into living shorelines to combat coastal erosion and rising sea leve...- In 1772, Benjamin Franklin sent Chinese tallow seeds to Savannah, Georgia; the government planted more along the Gulf in 1900, and the tree now covers 185,000 hectaresIn the late 1700s, a shipment of 1772 seeds sparked a significant invasion of non-native trees across southern U.S. forests. The federal pl...
- Quote of the day by Britney Spears: 'I think with anybody who's doing well in the public eye or whatever, there's always gonna be...' - inspiring quote by Grammy-winning singer of Toxic teaches life lessons on dealing with critics and why success shouldn't come at the cost of your happinessQuote of the day by Britney Spears: Britney Spears' quote highlights the difficulty of maintaining happiness under public observation. She ...
- The Savannah River swapped bare marsh edge for oyster reefs in 2023; wave energy fell by up to 40%, giving Georgia coasts a tougher storm shieldScientists built oyster reefs in Georgia's Savannah River to reduce wave energy. These reefs lessened wave impact on the shoreline by as mu...
- Exxon, Lyondell among suitors for Shell's US chemical assets, could fetch $8 billion, FT reportsShell is reportedly seeking to sell its U.S. chemical assets for up to eight billion dollars. Several major companies and a private equity ...
- Indian pharma has little reason to fear TrumpUS tariff threats on Indian generic drugs face significant obstacles. These duties could increase American healthcare costs and potentially...
- Two dog food manufacturers recall products within days over metal and salmonella contamination risks: Everything pet owners need to knowTwo dog food companies issued recalls in August 2026 for contamination concerns. Fromm Family Foods recalled canned dog food over potential...
- Since 2012, Stanford researchers linked 2 sensor technologies to record hurricane forces near the sea surface. Now, the new data stream could help forecast storm intensity before hurricanes make landfallHurricane forecasting may soon get help from an unlikely place: earthquake sensors. Stanford researchers found that seismometers can detect...
- Earlier this year, 1,124 wind-turbine blades were sitting in a Wyoming landfill. Now, a Missouri cement plant has given 7,000 more a second life, offering a different ending for retired renewable-energy equipmentWyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades. Now, a Missouri cement plant is giving more than 7,000 retired blades a second life. The contrast...
- Missouri GOP redistricting map lawsuit: Judge clears new districts for NovemberMissouri Republicans secured a court victory for their new congressional map. Opponents are now preparing to appeal this decision to the st...
- Happiness Habit of the day by Rose Wilder Lane: ‘Happiness comes into our lives through doors we don’t even remember leaving open’; the American writer’s lesson on unexpected joyRose Wilder Lane’s quote, “Happiness is something that comes into our lives through doors we don’t even remember leaving open,” suggests th...
- Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US citiesAmazon's plan would expand its drone delivery operation more than sixfold nationwide into hundreds of new communities, including the Chicag...
- Study says you can earn over $200,000 and still be middle class in these 5 US statesMiddle-class income classifications differ widely throughout the United States, with Massachusetts leading the charge for the upper echelon...
- Wyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades in a landfill, but a Missouri plant found a way to reuse 7,000 more old blades by turning them into cement feedstock and kiln fuelWyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades in a Casper landfill after cutting each into three pieces, but a Missouri plant near St Louis has ...
- Louisiana Vibrio vulnificus kills 5: Are oysters linked to the flesh-eating bacteria? Where is the outbreak spreading?Vibrio Vulnificus Louisiana Outbreak: Louisiana has reported five deaths linked toVibrio vulnificusinfections, raising concerns about the f...
- 2 New Orleans students crushed millions of discarded bottles into recycled glass sand to fight coastal erosion; the result transformed Louisiana's sinking marshes by anchoring new grass and helping rebuild one of America's most vulnerable coastlinesTwo New Orleans students saw a problem hiding in plain sight: discarded glass had little practical recycling value in their city, while Lou...
- Bill Gates owns more US farmland than any other private individual, report shows his massive land empire spans nearly 20 statesBill Gates' vast farmland holdings across the United States have sparked widespread curiosity. An eye-catching Instagram post illustrated h...
- New Orleans police officer Brandon Coleman faces 350 charges after investigators say he collected more than $111,000 in fraudulent pay and cameras showed him home during overtime hoursNOPD senior officer Brandon Coleman faces 350 charges in an alleged overtime fraud case after Louisiana State Police said he collected more...
- Louisiana Vibrio vulnificus outbreak: 5 deaths reported as deadly bacteria cases rise, prompting new warnings for beachgoers. Check symptoms, when to seek medical care, and how should you protect yourselfThe Louisiana Vibrio vulnificus outbreak has resulted in nine reported cases and five deaths so far in 2026, according to state health offi...
- In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against stormsHow Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But...
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