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Local Stages and Screens: A Mix of Fun and Learning

January 18, 2026

Stage 13 is bringing the hit musical "Mean Girls" to life in Little Rock. This show is based on the popular movie and book by Tina Fey. It tells the story of Cady Heron, a girl who goes from being homeschooled to dealing with the drama of high school. Sascha Bass is playing Cady, and the performance

lifestyle

Mid-Michigan's Weekend Fun: History, Goals, Giving, and Grooves

January 8, 2026

Mid-Michigan is buzzing with activities this weekend, offering a mix of learning, creativity, charity, and nostalgia. History buffs in Bay City can dive into maritime tales at a museum lecture. The talk, "Sole Survivor, " will explore the Daniel J. Morrell shipwreck and Dennis Hale's survival story

science

Neil deGrasse Tyson Takes On Bad Science

December 10, 2025

Neil deGrasse Tyson recently gave a talk at the Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum. He spoke to a large crowd of high school and college students. Tyson is known for his direct and bold way of communicating science. He warned about the rise of anti-intellectualism in society. He said that beliefs like the

education

Lecturers in North India: Yoga and Meditation Believers but Not Practitioners

November 22, 2025

In North India, university lecturers are increasingly recognizing the potential benefits of yoga and meditation. A recent survey involving 162 educators revealed that over 95% of them acknowledge the positive impact these practices can have on their physical and mental health. They believe yoga and

science

The Fruit Fly Scientist Who Unraveled Kidney Mysteries

May 15, 2025

The world of developmental biology is buzzing with excitement. A renowned scientist, Helen Skaer, has made waves in her field. She is known for her groundbreaking work on the development of the renal system. Her research focuses on the humble fruit fly, Drosophila. This tiny insect has been a ke

education

How Nursing Students Feel About Lectures: Is Technology Changing Their Minds?

January 27, 2025

Imagine going to a class where the professor just talks and you sit there, probably feeling bored or uninterested. This is what's often known as a traditional lecture. Many students don't like it much because it can be dull and doesn’t involve them a lot. But what if we could change that? That's wha

science

Prime Numbers: A Look at Their Distribution

December 16, 2024

Imagine you're on a treasure hunt, but instead of gold, you're searching for prime numbers. Prime numbers are like unique gems in the world of mathematics, only divisible by 1 and themselves. You might wonder, how are these special numbers scattered throughout the number line? This wasn't always cle

health

Medical Students and Teachers: How Well Do They Know Gender-Based Health Differences?

November 17, 2024

Sex and gender can greatly influence how diseases show up, get diagnosed, and are treated. This is what sex- and gender-based medicine (SGBM) is all about. But how much do medical students and teachers know about these differences? That's what a recent survey wanted to find out. The study aimed to s

science

Prime Numbers: How They're Spread Out

November 7, 2024

Ever wondered how prime numbers—those numbers that only have two divisors, 1 and themselves—are scattered across the number line? This isn't just about counting them, but understanding how they appear. Picture a long road filled with numbers, and prime numbers are like the unique trees along this ro

education

UCLA Astrophysics Lecturer Goes Public About Low Pay and Homelessness

October 25, 2024

Dr. Daniel McKeown, an astrophysics lecturer at UCLA, has been placed on leave after speaking out about his low pay and housing issues. McKeown, who earns $70, 000 a year, says he can't afford the $2, 500 monthly rent in Los Angeles and has had to move his belongings into storage. He first shared hi