In March, two students from Potter County earned scholarships from Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture for the 2026‑27 year. Maddie Barnett, who studies Animal Science, was awarded the Joseph Fleming Memorial Continuing Scholarship and later joined Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s
Sweet potatoes aren’t just orange or white anymore. Purple varieties pack a powerful antioxidant punch thanks to anthocyanins, the pigments that give blueberries and red cabbage their deep colors. But when these plants don’t get enough phosphorus—a key nutrient—they change how they make these health
Gordon has spent years pushing academic discussions forward. Not by avoiding tough topics but by diving right into them. He doesn’t just present ideas—he tests them, challenges them, and makes sure they hold up under scrutiny. That approach has shaped how experts view mood disorders, especially bipo
The Artemis 2 crew is about to witness something no one on Earth can see. While most people will have to wait years for the next big eclipse, these astronauts will get a front-row seat during their trip around the moon. On Monday evening, as they zoom past the far side of the moon, the sun will vani
Health workers in Africa face a tough challenge: malaria parasites are changing, making some common treatments less effective. For nearly 20 years, doctors have relied on a method called therapeutic efficacy studies (TES) to check if drugs still work. But this approach has become slow and complicate
Every winter, some people jump into icy waters to raise money for good causes. In Boulder, hundreds chose to take a chilly leap last Saturday at the annual Polar Plunge. The event raises funds for Special Olympics Colorado, supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. This year’s plunge happe
In many parts of western Iran, farmers produce a lot of crop and orchard leftovers that can harm the environment if not handled properly. A new study looked at why these farmers decide to recycle or ignore that waste, using two well‑known theories about human behavior. The research combined the T
The story opens with a scientist named Ryland Grace who is sent on a one‑way trip across the galaxy to save Earth from an alien threat. Some viewers think the film is just a fun adventure, but others argue that it mixes real science with fantasy. Because the book was written by Andy Weir, a write
The study looks at ways to make historic buildings in Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia greener. Instead of tearing them down or rebuilding, the researchers test “retrofitting” – adding new materials that come from plants and other renewable sources. First, the team measures how much energy a buildi
Studies of animals and cells reveal that ginsenosides, the active ingredients in ginseng, can protect nerves after a spinal cord injury. Researchers searched many scientific databases and found 22 studies that met strict criteria. The research covered both living animals and lab-grown cells, giving
