SCIENCE

Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Vivo’s X300 Ultra Gets a New Color System to Make Photos Look Real

Vivo is rolling out a fresh color system called “BluePrint Natural Color” for its upcoming X300 Ultra and the X300s, which should hit stores together. The aim is to give photos a more professional feel while keeping them natural and honest, according to industry observers. The new approach borrow

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Finding Calm Without the Quit Button

The author had been on a long meditation roller coaster, usually stuck in the “now what? ” pit stop. After years of trying to stay present while breathing, a new free app caught his eye because it promised science‑backed tricks that fit into daily life. Instead of long, quiet sessions on a mat, t

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

Science Olympiad Draws 60 Teams to Grand Valley for Regional Showdown

Grand Valley State University will welcome more than 50 middle and high school teams on March 21 for the Region 12 Science Olympiad competition. The event, held at the university’s Valley Campus in Allendale, will pit students from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties against one another in 47 STEM

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Spensering Life of a Genre‑Juggler

Dan Simmons, who died at 77, wrote more than thirty books that spanned science‑fiction, horror, fantasy, crime and history. He was a master at following his own creative urges; if one publisher resisted his vision, he would move on. His most famous work is the four‑volume “Hyperion Cantos. ” The

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Mar 13 2026EDUCATION

A New Generation Shines at Flint’s 70‑Year Science Fair

Mid‑Michigan students gather in downtown Flint for a two‑day science showdown. The event kicks off Friday with students setting up their projects at the University of Michigan‑Flint’s Riverfront Residence Hall and Banquet Center. Saturday is the real action: judges review the displays, intervi

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Versatile Writer’s Final Chapter

Dan Simmons, a 77‑year‑old author who could write across genres, passed away on Feb. 21 in a Colorado hospital after suffering a stroke. He had lived near Denver and was known for producing more than thirty books in science fiction, fantasy, horror, crime, and historical settings. Simmons’ career

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Mar 12 2026EDUCATION

Pathways to Grad School for Lake Erie Exercise Science Students

Lake Erie College has teamed up with Bowling Green State University to give students a smoother route into advanced study. The new deal sets up clear steps for those studying Exercise Science to move on to graduate programs at BGSU. The partnership focuses on three main areas: a master’s degree i

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Science Lost in the Skies

The world watches missiles fly over the Middle East and sees the obvious damage: people hurt, leaders lost, oil prices jump. But a hidden cost is also growing, one that shows up not on a battlefield map but in laboratories and libraries. In June of last year, two missiles from Iran hit the Weizma

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

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Mar 06 2026SPORTS

Science Meets Soccer: A Hands‑On Adventure in Dallas

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is turning soccer into a science lab for everyone. From March 7 to September 7, visitors can explore “Soccer: More Than a Game, ” where the sport’s secrets are revealed through interactive displays and playful experiments. When guests enter the 10, 000‑squar

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