A designer from Missouri is turning heads in Sonoma this spring by showing that fashion doesn’t have to cost the earth—literally. Cory Infinite, a viral designer known for crafting runway-worthy outfits from junk, will judge the annual Trashion Fashion Runway Show at the Sonoma Community Center on A
Experts say the Great Lakes piping plover—those tiny, sand-colored shorebirds—are making a slow but steady recovery after nearly disappearing decades ago. But their comeback story depends on people following simple but strict rules. When walking Michigan beaches this season, hikers need to watch fo
Science Corp isn't diving into brain surgery just for the thrill. The company plans to place a tiny sensor on a human brain during an already scheduled operation. The 520-electrode chip, no bigger than a pea, will rest on the brain's surface, recording activity without digging deep. This isn't a sci
Green tea often gets called a ''superdrink'' but what’s really behind the hype? Most people know it’s packed with antioxidants, but why does that actually matter? The drink’s power comes from compounds like EGCG, a type of polyphenol that fights cell damage linked to aging. Research connects green t
Morris, a senior at Sterling High, balances textbooks, sports, and volunteering with a clear focus—shaping her future in healthcare. Unlike typical student profiles that spotlight achievements alone, her story highlights how personal passions fuel bigger plans. Biology wasn’t just another class for
A wrong number call at an odd hour can turn into an eerie experience, especially when the voice on the other end knows intimate details about your life. Imagine getting a call at night where the stranger mentions your first pet’s name and a personal hiding spot—somewhere you thought only you knew. P
Fusion power isn’t just a dream—it’s slowly becoming real through careful experiments in giant labs. One key player, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, built a system called the National Ignition Facility (NIF) where 192 lasers blast a tiny gold cylinder holding a diamond-covered fuel pelle
Last week in Southern Minnesota, storms caused real damage—trees were uprooted and roads became hazardous. While many people received urgent alerts on their phones, some missed them entirely. This happens not because cell towers fail, but because phones sometimes have important warning settings turn
On April 14, 2026, Colorado woke up to a winter surprise that felt more like December than spring. By late afternoon, the National Weather Service had tallied snowfall from mountain peaks to valley floors. Creede led the pack with nearly six inches, while nearby Silverton wasn’t far behind at just o
Extreme weather isn’t just breaking records—it’s reshaping childhoods. When storms, floods, or fires force families to leave homes, kids face more than lost belongings. Their minds absorb the chaos differently. Growing up takes stability, and disasters snatch that away long before adulthood. Even b
