New research on microplastics in brains reminds us that while scientists compile safety data, our leaders should still act ...

After the preschool years, kids still like cartoons, but they want something more complex than straightforward messages about friendship and sharing. They like a bit of conflict, some bad guys (who ...

You may have seen images of seabirds that have built their nests on discarded nets, lengths of rope and other plastic litter, ...

President Trump has signed an executive order decrying the "irrational campaign against plastic straws" and directing federal ...

Straws might seem insignificant, inspiring jokes about the plastic vs. paper debate, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade.

President Trump vowed to sign an executive order ending a Biden-era effort to phase out single-use plastics — including straws — across the government by 2027.

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Kai Harris is a freshman pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design. Harris joined The Shield in Fall 2024 as the visual editor. In the past, he has worked with local startups and small ...

There is no doubt that artificial intelligence is transforming the globe. It has even opened up a whole new world for the theme park industry.

By Christy Piña, Jackie Strause [This story includes major spoilers for all four seasons of Stranger Things.] When creators Matt and Ross Duffer announced the upcoming fifth season would be the ...