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Jun 12 2026SCIENCE

Root Traits Shape Tiny Helpers that Fix Nitrogen

Plants use their roots in clever ways to grab food from the soil. Scientists looked at two types of roots: lower‑order roots that mainly suck up nutrients and higher‑order roots that move water and minerals deeper into the plant. They studied 37 grass species in a temperate steppe, measuring the roo

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Plano Moves Toward New Stars Arena

Plano city council voted 8‑0 to accept a plan that could bring the Dallas Stars hockey team to the suburb. The motion, called a Letter of Intent, does not guarantee construction, but it lets the team and city talk further. The idea is to turn a shopping mall called The Shops at Willow Bend int

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Jun 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Green Light for Solar Power at Roanoke County Schools?

Plans are in motion to bring renewable energy to classrooms in a Virginia school district. A proposed project would install solar panels on the roof of the Roanoke County Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, a hub for student training in skilled trades. If approved, this move could cut the s

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May 29 2026SPORTS

UFC Fight Night in D. C. Faces Heat and Criticism

Planning a big fight in Washington, D. C. in June isn’t just about booking a venue—it’s about fighting the weather too. Rogan pointed out that last year, the city hit 100 degrees on the same day, and with TV lights cranked up, the cage might as well be a steam room. Then there’s the insect problem.

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May 28 2026LIFESTYLE

Tuscaloosa’s new $150 million riverfront resort: what to expect when it opens in 2028

Plans for a flashy riverfront resort in Tuscaloosa are finally taking shape. Developers broke ground this month on a $150 million complex that promises a sports-heavy experience just a short walk from the University of Alabama. The project isn’t just another hotel—it’s a full mini-neighborhood with

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May 10 2026WEATHER

Rain or shine in the DMV this weekend

Plans in Washington D. C. , Maryland or northern Virginia this weekend might hit a few bumps, literally. Weather won’t pick sides—sun and clouds, warm air and sudden chills, dry spells and brief downpours will take turns. The main players are two systems: a warm front drifting up from the south on S

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May 05 2026LIFESTYLE

Easy Snacking: Simple Spiced Nuts and Seeds

Plant-based eating seems like a modern trend, but Linda McCartney was pushing this idea decades ago. Back in the 80s and 90s, finding plant-based ingredients wasn’t as easy as it is today. Now, stores carry more options, and farmers’ markets make fresh, seasonal eating simpler. Nuts and seeds are gr

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

Parking woes at Neyland Stadium: What fans need to know about the G10 garage changes

Plans to transform the area near Neyland Stadium in Tennessee are moving ahead, but football fans who depend on parking at the G10 garage might face a tough year in 2026. The University of Tennessee is pushing forward with a $280 million project to create a mix of shops, eateries, and a condo-hotel

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Apr 18 2026SCIENCE

Plant Cells Use a Biochemical “Switch” to Decide When to Grow and Flower

Plants face changing weather every day, so they must turn short‑term stress into lasting growth plans. A new idea calls this process an “epigenetic set‑point, ” where the structure of DNA and its associated proteins works like a smart switch. The switch gathers two kinds of signals: the plant’s ener

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Apr 18 2026SCIENCE

Leaves That Leak: How Plants Manage Water When Stomata Shut

Plants close their tiny pores, called stomata, to keep water from escaping during dry spells. Even then, a small amount of moisture still drips out – this is called minimum conductance or gmin. Scientists measured gmin in 101 different plant species, ranging from ferns to flowering trees, and found

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