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Local groups team up to spark third-graders' interest in science and film

April 13, 2026

Basalt Elementary third-graders got a break from regular lessons last Thursday. Instead of worksheets and textbooks, they explored science through short movies. Two local groups—one focused on film, the other on science—set up stations where kids could watch clips and try small experiments. The Asp

entertainment

Puzzle Challenge: Cracking Today’s Sports-Themed Word Groups

April 13, 2026

A new day means another round of word puzzles, this time with a sports twist. The latest challenge throws players into four different categories, each hiding a sneaky connection. Some groups rely on familiar phrases, while others twist common words into unexpected meanings. The game tests more than

entertainment

Sci-Fi\'s Heavy Hitters Hit a Rough Patch

April 13, 2026

Back in the 1960s, two TV shows changed science fiction forever. One sent a time-traveling alien doctor across history, while the other sent a starship crew boldly where no one had gone before. Both became cultural giants, spawning decades of adventures. But now, these once-dominant franchises face

science

Water: The Hidden Force Shaping Life and Health

April 13, 2026

Water isn’t just something we drink—it might be the unsung hero of our bodies. New research suggests water isn’t just a passive liquid floating around cells. Instead, it acts like a biological battery, storing energy and even holding information. Dr. Gerald Pollack’s work shows that when water touch

sports

When top players keep missing games, who misses out?

April 13, 2026

Joel Embiid’s string of injuries this season—appendix surgery, an oblique strain, a stress fracture in his shin, and knee trouble—has limited him to 38 games, a sharp drop from his usual dominance. The Philadelphia 76ers, who rallied around him in past playoffs, now face another shot without their s

education

Testing Too Much, Teaching Too Little?

April 13, 2026

Many parents trust test scores more than their own kids’ struggles. But scores can hide big gaps. For example, a Texas mom saw her children ace standardized tests every year. Yet her second grader didn’t know what spelling was. Her first grader couldn’t handle simple addition. Their school focused s

environment

Nature’s Classroom: How Outdoor Education Builds Youth and Community

April 13, 2026

Kids today spend far more time staring at screens than exploring outdoors—sometimes up to seven hours daily. That’s a trend that worries educators, especially when combined with the growing political divide over how much we should even care about environmental issues. A new documentary, however, doe

opinion

How Close-To-Home Violence Shapes Our View of Crime

April 13, 2026

Fear doesn’t always come from faraway places. For a young kid, it can creep in through familiar faces - the uncles who looked like killers, the scout leaders who didn’t seem dangerous until they were. The first time crime felt intimate was when news reached a 7-year-old about a monster hiding in pla

environment

Community Green Day Sparks Hope in DeKalb

April 12, 2026

The campus of Northern Illinois University buzzed with excitement on Saturday as DeKalb County Earth Fest returned for its third year. The celebration, built through a partnership between DeCarbon DeKalb and the university, aimed to connect people with nature without heavy guilt. The opening keynot

technology

Rare‑Earth Tensions: How China’s Moves Shake U. S. Tech Power

April 12, 2026

China tightened rules on key minerals like gallium, germanium and neodymium in 2025‑26, saying it needed to guard national security. The U. S. and the EU reacted by bolstering stockpiles, speeding up domestic projects, and seeking new suppliers. Prices jumped, but many saw the shock as short‑term.