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College Games and Sports Bets to Watch This Saturday

March 7, 2026

On Saturday, college basketball will be the star of the show as teams try to finish the season strong before the playoffs begin. One key matchup is Duke versus North Carolina on Tobacco Road. Duke, ranked first and only down 28‑2 all season, lost a close game at UNC last week. The Tar Heels, rank

science

Roots Show How Plants Balance Growth and Survival

March 7, 2026

In forests of North Patagonia, scientists looked at how the shape of a plant’s root system affects tiny roots that do most of the work. They studied eight perennial herb species, half of which grow a single main root (tap‑rooted) and the other half grow many small roots from the stem (adventitious).

sports

New Era for the Canucks: Garland’s Move to Columbus

March 6, 2026

Vancouver traded winger Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2028 second‑round pick and a 2026 third‑round pick. Garland, who signed a six‑year deal with the Canucks last summer that runs through 2032 and carries a $6 million cap hit, has seen his role shift as the team moves toward rebu

sports

World Baseball Classic 2026: Who’s Likely to Shine

March 5, 2026

The World Baseball Classic is coming, and fans expect exciting baseball. The 2026 tournament will feature teams from around the globe, each with different chances of winning. Teams are grouped into five tiers based on their rosters and past performance. Tier I includes the powerhouses: Japan, the U

environment

Maine’s Forests Face a New Threat from a Power Line Plan

March 5, 2026

A plan approved last November by Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) promises to protect 50, 000 acres of forest as a buffer for a new power line that will stretch from the Quebec border to central Maine. The plan says half of this area must be managed as “mature forest habitat” and

science

Nature’s Calm: How Green Spaces Beat Climate Stress

March 4, 2026

Climate change is worsening mental health problems worldwide. Researchers wanted to see if nature‑based activities could help people feel better when the planet warms. They gathered every study that looked at green spaces, gardening, or outdoor therapy and checked how many people benefited. ...

sports

Future Stars: What the 2026 NFL Draft Could Look Like

March 3, 2026

The 2026 draft is almost here, and CBS Sports has flipped its mock to reflect new trends after the combine. The biggest change is a trade that would move the Buffalo Bills into the top ten to grab a new wide‑receiver. The Bills want more weapons for Josh Allen after criticism of their offense las

sports

Lions Trade David Montgomery to Texans for Picks and a Center

March 3, 2026

The Detroit Lions have sent veteran running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. In return, they received a fourth‑round draft pick for this year, a seventh‑round pick in 2027, and center Juice Scruggs. Montgomery is 28 years old and has spent the last three seasons sharing the backfield wit

sports

Marlon Vera: From Ecuadorian Streets to UFC Spotlight

February 28, 2026

Marlon “Chito” Vera entered the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 268 with a record that needed a turnaround. Ranked ninth in the bantamweight division, he was looking to end a three‑match skid after a close decision loss. The bout against Mexican up‑and‑coming David Martínez was his chance to climb back i

science

Plant Breeding: How Domestication Changes Many Traits

February 28, 2026

Scientists used the process of turning wild plants into crops as a living laboratory. They studied 13 different species, measuring between 11 and 57 traits that can be seen or counted. By comparing each species with its wild relatives, they found a clear pattern: most plants lose diversity in