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Kids Explore Space and Shipwrecks During Spring Break at Two Museum Spots

March 20, 2026

The Great Lakes Children’s Museum is adding a second temporary location for the busy spring break season. From March 27 to April 4, visitors can go to a new space‑themed site in the Grand Traverse Mall. The setup lets kids build, experiment and ask questions about astronomy and other STEM topics in

weather

Spring weather swings into Boston ahead of schedule

March 20, 2026

Boston residents have a few days to say goodbye to winter before spring officially arrives. A brief cold snap lingers today with partly sunny skies and temperatures barely reaching the mid-40s. While most of the day stays dry, light snow or rain could sneak in overnight as a weak system approaches f

science

How tiny water bacteria help shape modern glue and anti-fouling tech

March 20, 2026

Every time you see a slippery rock in a stream or a slimy hull on a boat, you’re looking at biofilms—thin layers of microbes stuck to surfaces. These microscopic communities don’t just stick around by accident. They produce special proteins called adhesins, especially at one end of the cell, to glue

environment

Cold‑Weather Degradation of a Common Antibiotic

March 18, 2026

A study looked at how the drug florfenicol, which can pollute water and harm health, breaks down when mixed with a natural mineral called δ‑manganese dioxide in chilly conditions. The experiments were done at just 5°C, a typical temperature for mid‑to‑high latitude lakes. Researchers measured how fa

sports

Ready for March Madness 2026? Play, Win, and Watch the Action

March 18, 2026

The 2026 NCAA Tournament brackets are out, giving fans a new reason to get excited. Duke tops the men’s list while UConn leads the women’s, both expected to be hot picks in any office pool. If you want to join the fun, CBS Sports offers free bracket pools on its website and app where friends, family

weather

Storm Chaos: Blizzards, Power Outages and Flight Delays Hit the East Coast

March 16, 2026

A giant cold front has turned the United States into a weather battleground. In the Midwest, snow is piling up at record‑breaking rates, with places like Three Lakes, Michigan, seeing almost three feet of accumulation and gusty winds that turn fresh snow into blizzards. The storm’s wet, heavy flak

sports

Can UConn Be Stopped in March Madness?

March 16, 2026

The question that has rattled fans all season is simple: can anyone knock UConn out of the tournament? After 34 games, the answer has been a clear no. The Huskies have held up against every challenge that came their way, even when teams like Michigan, Tennessee and Villanova pushed them to the limit

weather

Snow and Wind Surprise the Smokies

March 16, 2026

East Tennessee woke up to a sunny March day, but now a sharp cold front is set to arrive. A big winter storm could bring up to five inches of snow on the highest peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that lasts from 1 p. m. today until

weather

Weather Wildcards: Heat, Snow, Storms and More Across the U. S.

March 14, 2026

A strange mix of weather is happening at once in America. Warm, dry air and hot temperatures are moving into the Southwest while cold, icy fronts hit the Midwest and East. At the same time, heavy rains and a big storm bring snow to the Great Lakes region. In California, people are already feeling M

weather

Heavy Snowstorm Hits Midwest and Beyond – What You Need to Know

March 14, 2026

A big winter storm is coming across the U. S. , with some areas expecting up to three feet of snow. The weather service warns that driving should be limited to emergencies and that people staying on the road should keep a survival kit handy. In mountain regions, the wind is strong enough to trigg