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Breathing Easy: How N95 Masks Balance Protection and Comfort

May 30, 2026

N95 masks work because their filters trap tiny particles while letting air flow through smoothly. The filter’s job isn’t simple—it has to catch the right size particles without making breathing too hard. Scientists studied how four key factors affect this balance: how thick the filter is, how tightl

environment

Why Wyoming’s Huge Energy Plan Stirs Up Big Concerns

May 30, 2026

Officials in Wyoming are debating a massive $4 billion project that promises to store energy using water. The plan involves building a giant reservoir near Seminoe Reservoir to pump water uphill when electricity is cheap and let it flow back down to generate power when demand rises. Sounds smart, ri

technology

Tech Giants Try to Fast‑Track Power for AI

May 29, 2026

Large tech firms are pushing hard to get their data centers onto the electric grid more quickly. They face a system that has long been controlled by utilities and state regulators. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is debating a proposal that would speed up how data centers conne

business

Gas Prices Rise as Storage Tightens and Heat Spikes

May 29, 2026

Natural gas values jumped to a two‑and‑a‑half‑month peak, closing higher on Thursday after the U. S. Energy Information Administration reported a smaller than expected rise in storage levels. Inventories grew by 92 billion cubic feet (bcf) for the week ending May 22, falling short of analysts’ 96 b

entertainment

Speed Science: A Racing Adventure at the Museum

May 29, 2026

The Kamin Science Center is adding a new thrill to its lineup with an upcoming “Science of Speed” exhibit that opens on August 1. The show will replace the old SportsWorks space in a 21, 000‑square‑foot building that is being renovated. Visitors will race on a multi‑level, LED‑lit track where eig

technology

Repairing Both Body and Brain of Soft Robots

May 29, 2026

Soft robots and wearable gadgets need parts that bend easily, work well, and stay strong when they get hit or stretched. Scientists have made polymers that can fix themselves after a break, but the sensors that let them sense touch or pressure often stay damaged. A new idea called “self‑healing and

science

Improving Heat Control with a New Nano‑Fluid on Flexible Surfaces

May 29, 2026

Scientists have explored how a special mixture of tiny particles can help cool down hot machines more efficiently. The fluid, made from sodium alginate and two kinds of nano‑particles, behaves like a smart material that changes its flow when the surface it touches bends or stretches. The research

finance

Gold stays the favorite reserve over crypto

May 29, 2026

Central banks keep choosing gold instead of digital money because it has shown steadiness for thousands of years. Gold survived wars, financial crashes and currency collapses, so it feels safe to hold. The United States owns more than 8, 000 metric tons of gold, half of which is at Fort Knox. Whe

science

New materials could power clean energy without rare metals

May 29, 2026

The push for cleaner energy often hits a roadblock: the metals that make it possible are rare and expensive. Platinum, iridium, and ruthenium do their jobs well in hydrogen reactions, oxygen work, and battery chemistry, but they cost too much and don't last long enough for mass use. A different path

crime

City Boosts Bike Patrols as E‑bike Craze Rises

May 28, 2026

Elyria is stepping up its road watch to keep pace with the growing popularity of electric bikes, dirt bikes and scooters. As spring rolls in, more people are hitting streets, parks and pools on these fast vehicles. The police chief told the council that patrols will increase across traffic, bike lan