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Minnesota's 2026 water quality assessment identified 37 new mercury-impaired water bodies and 75 new wild rice protection sites, primarily in southern Minnesota. The report highlights mercury and PFOS as key pollutants, with efforts underway to address impairments and protect wild rice through sulfate level monitoring.

Minnesota's 2026 draft list under the Clean Water Act identifies 2,979 impaired water bodies, with efforts like the watershed approach and successful restoration of Riley Lake. Impairments stem from pollutants like phosphorus, nitrogen, mercury, and bacteria.

Coal-fired power plants pose significant health risks due to soot and toxic emissions like mercury, which contribute to chronic illnesses. A 2023 study found coal pollution causes higher mortality than previously estimated, and coal power is economically less viable than renewable energy sources. The Trump administration proposed funding for coal plants despite their environmental and health impacts.

Mercury will be best visible on June 15 before it disappears into the sun's glare. The event highlights an optimal viewing opportunity for the planet Mercury.

The new moon in June 2026 will offer striking views of Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter. This celestial event is highlighted as a notable astronomical occurrence.

Pasadena is expected to experience a warm midweek with temperatures near 88 degrees Wednesday, peaking in the upper 80s by Friday before cooling over the weekend. The National Weather Service reported temperatures will rise 15 degrees above early June normals, with gradual cooling as onshore flow strengthens.

Mojo Joyo and his wife Zainab opened Elaichi Co., a chai café in Berkeley, to recreate childhood memories of social gatherings over chai. They faced challenges balancing business and personal life, leading to 95% of their conversations being work-related. They attempted strategies like designating 'business-free zones' and family days but found it difficult to separate their roles as business partners and life partners.

Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury are featured in a planetary alignment visible through June. The event, described as a 'stunning planet parade,' offers opportunities for observation during the specified timeframe.

June's night sky features a rare celestial event as the Moon passes in front of Venus, visible in parts of the Americas. Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury align in a three-planet lineup, and the month marks the start of astronomical summer with opportunities to observe the Ring Nebula and Veil Nebula.

New simulations suggest Mercury's water ice may have been delivered by a massive asteroid impact, similar to the one forming the Hokusai crater, which transported water across the planet in a single Mercurian day (176 Earth days) and trapped it in polar craters.

Japan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have confirmed the BepiColombo mission will arrive at Mercury on November 21, 2026, following a delayed schedule due to a thruster glitch. The mission, involving three spacecraft, aims to study Mercury’s interior and magnetosphere, marking humanity’s third mission to the planet.

Mercury has thick ice deposits at its poles despite being the closest planet to the sun. Scientists now suggest these ice deposits may have formed over a single Mercurian day.

The moon is visible with a group of stars on May 21, accompanied by a lineup of Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury. The waxing moon shines next to Messier 44, creating a notable celestial event.

Mercury, a fintech firm, has reached a valuation of $5.2 billion after a funding round, representing a 49% increase in 14 months. The company has thrived despite the collapse of pandemic-era valuations. Mercury is compared to other successful fintech firms like Ramp and Stripe.

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a scorching super-Earth called LHS 3844 b, located 48 light-years away, which is a dark, barren rock with no atmosphere and a permanent dayside hot enough to melt metal. This discovery provides scientists with a rare glimpse into the geology of distant planets. The planet's unique characteristics make it an interesting subject for further study.

The James Webb Space Telescope has directly studied an exoplanet's surface for the first time, revealing a dark, hot, barren rock. The exoplanet, LHS 3844 b, is compared to Mercury in terms of its rocky surface. This observation marks a significant milestone in the study of exoplanets.

Mercury, a financial technology company, has developed over two million lines of Haskell code for production engineering, showcasing Haskell's scalability in real-world applications. The article highlights Haskell's role in building robust and maintainable systems for Mercury's operations.

Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury will create a notable sky display in May, featuring stunning moon pairings and a three-planet alignment. The event offers opportunities for skywatching and celestial observation.

The FDA has released results from the largest-ever safety test on U.S. baby formula, revealing low but widespread levels of contaminants such as pesticides and mercury. The findings were discussed by CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder.

The Trump administration is proposing more flexible regulations for coal plants' toxic waste disposal, specifically addressing coal ash containing mercury and arsenic. Improper management of coal ash ponds poses risks to groundwater and drinking water sources.

The Artemis 2 crew captured a historic image of the moon showing the full Orientale Basin, marking the first time humans have viewed the entire structure. This multi-ring impact basin serves as a key reference for studying impact craters across celestial bodies like Mercury and Pluto.