The state’s new “Bluebonnet” reading guide, meant to add more religious ideas into schools, has been found full of mistakes. Teachers and officials spotted hundreds of errors after the books hit classrooms in 2024. Because of these problems, the Texas Board of Education approved a package of corr
A quiet road in the Western Sahara turned into an unexpected battlefield when a gigantic group of locusts appeared out of nowhere. Drivers had to weave around the insects, which looked like a living cloud that blocked the highway and rattled cars. Locusts are notorious for destroying crops, and s
A big change is coming to downtown Sioux Falls. The city’s leaders and the head of Smithfield Foods said that the company will leave its old plant near Falls Park for a new, larger site in an industrial area up north. The current facility has been there since 1909 and was bought by Smithfield in 199
A fresh idea is shaping up in north Baldwin County: a 4, 500‑acre solar field that will also host sheep and protect nearby wetlands. The plan aims to power a future data center for Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, while keeping the local environment in good shape. The developers say
A recent study in France followed patients who had to be moved into the intensive care unit because of a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus. The fungus is usually harmless to healthy people, but it can become deadly when the immune system is weak. The research team collected data from severa
The Aurora Cooperative hosted a large gathering last week, drawing more than 700 people who work in farming and ranching. The event took place at the town’s center and included students from local high schools who are part of the Future Farmers of America. During the meeting, the company’s chief
In Saginaw, Michigan, a big step is being taken to introduce computer science to very young minds. Jerome Green STEM Preschool has become the first in the state to roll out a computer science curriculum for preschoolers. This isn't about tiny fingers tapping on keyboards, though. Instead, kids will
New surgery residents often feel lost. They are not sure what they need to learn. A group wanted to change this. They wanted to make a plan. This plan would help new residents. It would give them what they need. First, they talked to the residents. They asked what they needed. They wanted to know w
The Fontan operation is a big deal for kids with certain heart defects. It helps them live longer, but sometimes, it doesn't work perfectly. When this happens, doctors have a tough time fixing it, especially when the lungs have too much resistance. One idea is to use a machine to help the heart pum
Deep in Texas, there's a treasure trove of cotton types. Over 2, 500 of them sit in storage. Most need short days to grow. But some don't care about the daylight. These are the day-neutral landraces. Scientists found 186 of these unique types. They've been growing them for years to keep them diverse
