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Bacteria That Eats Plastic Discovered | San Jose News

A soil bacterium called Ideonella sakaiensis is rewriting the rules of plastic cleanup—scientists have cracked how it breaks down PET plastic using two powerful enzymes, turning trash into food. Discovered in 2016, this tiny organism could power a future of bio-recycling, sparking new industries and environmental breakthroughs. Researchers are now racing to speed it up and scale it safely—because nature’s solution might just be the key to solving our plastic crisis. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/82cc3a9b7a0cfa7c

Hilary Duff’s Big Comeback | San Jose News

Hilary Duff is having a full-blown comeback, and it’s everything we didn’t know we needed. Her new album “luck… or something” is sparking critical buzz, and her sold-out “lucky me tour” is reigniting early 2000s nostalgia — because let’s be real, we all grew up with her. From “Lizzie McGuire” to “A Cinderella Story,” she’s the OG pop princess, and now, at 35, she’s proving she’s still got it — with mature new songs that honor her roots while feeling fresh. She’s not trying to reinvent herself; she’s just being Hilary, and that authenticity? It’s making fans old and new feel seen. This isn’t just a comeback — it’s a reunion we didn’t know we needed. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8b3c7757a928870b

New Deep-Sea Fish Shines Light on Ocean Mysteries | San Jose News

A stunning new deep-sea fish, glowing with bioluminescent blue light, has been discovered in the Pacific at depths over 2,000 feet—offering scientists a rare glimpse into life’s resilience in Earth’s most extreme and unexplored habitats. Equipped with cutting-edge submersibles, researchers unlocked secrets of this mysterious creature, whose unique adaptations may reveal how life thrives in perpetual darkness. Experts are thrilled, calling this find a pivotal step in cataloging Earth’s hidden biodiversity—and a reminder that our planet still holds countless wonders waiting to be uncovered. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e4799c066fe84252

UC Reconsidering SAT After 6 Years | San Jose News

UC is reconsidering its test-blind admissions policy, potentially bringing back the SAT and ACT after six years — a move sparked by faculty concerns over declining math and writing readiness among incoming students. While UC officials say the push is driven by academic concerns, not political pressure, the Trump administration’s scrutiny of UC’s admissions practices has added fuel to the debate. The original 2014 decision to ditch standardized tests was rooted in equity concerns, but now critics question whether that logic still holds. With new leadership across campuses and other universities reversing course, UC’s regents may be swayed — though any change won’t take effect until 2028 at the earliest. Faculty are urging faster action, making this a high-stakes balancing act between academic rigor, fairness, and political reality. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7c2bbdf39396d1f4

Bobcat Kittens and Summer Comedy | San Jose News

Four orphaned bobcat kittens are getting top-notch care at Saratoga’s Wildlife Care Center, each with a heartbreaking backstory—some alone for days, others malnourished and parasitized. They’ll stay in rehab for 8-10 months to master survival skills, staying wild and avoiding human dependency. Meanwhile, Silicon Valley Shakespeare brings laughter to Sanborn County Park with two comedies this summer, celebrating the messy, beautiful chaos of love and friendship from July 31 to Sept 6. And if you spot a hurt or orphaned wild animal? Call 653-470-22 for help. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b107ae897c022ac8