The fair in Boulder Valley brought together middle and high school students from 15 schools to showcase their own research. Amika Begin, a junior at Nederland Middle/Senior High, studied how social media helps college athletes earn money. She tested whether likes and comments or the sheer numb
People often turn to the internet for health advice, and X has become a hub where users talk about their experiences with semaglutide, a popular weight‑loss and diabetes drug. The chatter on this platform offers clues about how different groups of people feel about the medication. While thousands o
The United Kingdom is confident that its trade agreement with the United States will remain intact even after President Donald Trump announced a new 10% import tariff. British trade minister Peter Kyle expressed this confidence during a recent parliamentary hearing. He said that after talking
Polymer membranes are becoming a key tool for removing CO₂ from industrial gases, but they still face hurdles. The main challenge is balancing how fast the gas moves through the film, how well it can be separated from other gases, how stable the material stays over time, and whether it can be made a
A San Diego company is stepping up its game in producing tough materials that can survive extreme heat, radiation and stress. The firm, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This partnership aims to speed up the creation
Water is a precious resource, and scientists are working hard to make filters that can clean it faster and more reliably. One type of filter, called a nanofiltration membrane, is especially good at separating useful molecules from waste. The key to making these membranes work well lies in the tiny b
South Portland’s girls basketball squad has had to shift its game plan this season. Because the Maine Principals’ Association moved many schools into Class A, the early rounds of the state tournament now take place at the Portland Expo Center instead of on a team’s own gym. The change means ev
Madison Chock grew up beside the waves of Redondo Beach, California, before her training took her across state lines to Michigan. She began skating on local rinks long before the roar of Olympic crowds filled arenas. Her full name, Madison La’akea Te‑Lan Hall Chock, hints at deep cultural roots: “L
In the United States, about one in ten to two in twenty children and teens have high triglyceride levels. The rise of obesity, sugar overload, and fatty liver disease is making this problem more common. If left unchecked, these high fats can trigger sudden pancreatitis, a dangerous stomach inflammat
Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces that are causing big problems in our environment. Scientists are working hard to find ways to break them down using a process called photocatalytic degradation. However, there is a big issue. There are no standard ways to test and compare these methods. This mak
