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The New Dome: How a Reopened Planetarium Is Changing Learning

March 3, 2026

A new chapter is opening for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as its planetarium, renamed after a generous donor, will welcome students and the public again in fall 2026. After almost twenty years of silence, the venue is being upgraded with state‑of‑the‑art projection and sound. The

politics

Oil Reserve Moves: How Presidents Have Used the SPR in Crises

March 2, 2026

Presidents have long turned to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) when oil markets feel shaky, even though selling from it is not a routine plan. The SPR holds 415. 4 million barrels of mostly sour crude, stored in salt caverns along Texas and Louisiana. Its full capacity is about 714 million bar

crime

Dick Cavett’s PBS Dream Meets Jeffrey Epstein’s Dark Backstory

February 28, 2026

In late 2016, Dick Cavett was invited to a dinner at Jeffrey Epstein’s house. The conversation soon turned to a potential PBS documentary about the former talk‑show host. Epstein, who had been trying to rebuild his reputation after criminal convictions, saw an opportunity to fund a cultural project

business

Sprouts Expands in Florida, Targeting Health‑Focused Shoppers

February 26, 2026

Sprouts Farmers Market is opening new stores in Florida, with locations announced for Daytona Beach and Clermont. The chain plans to launch a third outlet in Naples next month, followed by openings in Lecanto and Lake Nona. A future store is slated for New Smyrna Beach, expected to start in 20

education

Bringing Gender‑Specific Medicine to Life Through Play

February 18, 2026

The field that tailors treatment to a patient’s sex is gaining traction, yet medical schools still lag behind in teaching it. A national gathering of doctors tried a fresh idea to change that. Instead of the usual lectures, organizers introduced a game called “The RAMS Hunt. ” Players were split

opinion

Standing Firm: A Gym Member's Fight for Free Expression

February 17, 2026

In a bold move, a California gym-goer chose to challenge the growing trend of political intolerance. Katie Zacharia, a loyal member of a local cardio kickboxing gym, found herself at the center of a heated debate when she was asked not to wear her Trump hat during classes. The trouble started when

science

Dark‑Cave Greens Show Life Can Thrive Without Sunlight

February 15, 2026

In 2018, two scientists walked deep into a remote part of the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. They found walls covered with a bright green substance that could not have been reached by any visible light. The green coating is made of tiny cyanobacteria that use two uncommon pigments, chlorophyl

science

Barley Beats Lead: How Two Small Molecules Team Up to Stay Healthy

February 7, 2026

Lead pollution hurts barley plants in many ways. It slows growth, damages the photosynthetic machinery, and lowers key minerals like calcium and potassium. The plants also suffer from more cell damage, shown by higher levels of harmful molecules such as MDA and hydrogen peroxide. In a separate group

science

Ancient Teenager's Unique Story Uncovered Through DNA

January 29, 2026

Deep in a cave in Italy, scientists made an astonishing discovery. They found the remains of a teenager who lived 12, 000 years ago. This young person had a rare condition that affected her bones. Her arms and legs were much shorter than usual. This condition is called acromesomelic dysplasia, Marot

science

Unveiling the Past: Humans, Art, and Nature's Mysteries

January 24, 2026

People have always been curious and creative. Long ago, during the ice age, folks in Europe were quite the travelers. They moved around a lot, even carrying tools from far-off places, like souvenirs. These tools, found in Spain, traveled almost 800 kilometers, which is a big deal for that time. It s