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Dec 11 2025EDUCATION

Young Minds Explore Science at Buckland Mills

Science is not just a subject at Buckland Mills Elementary—it's a journey of discovery. Students here are not just learning facts; they are learning how to ask questions and think critically. This approach is changing how young minds see the world. At the center of this change is a teacher who beli

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Dec 01 2025SCIENCE

The Numbers Game: Why Science Shouldn't Be All About the Score

Science is more than just numbers. Yet, many people judge the value of scientific work by a single figure: the impact factor. This number rates journals, but it doesn't tell the whole story. It's like judging a book by its cover. It's time to think critically about what really matters in science. A

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Nov 30 2025EDUCATION

The Future of Science is at Risk: Why Funding Cuts Hurt Young Innovators

Science thrives when young minds are given the chance to explore and innovate. Think about the impact of young scientists like Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who founded Google while still in graduate school, or Kizzmekia Corbett, who led the team that developed the COVID-19 vaccine. These success stor

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Nov 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Merging Minds: How Science and Indigenous Knowledge Can Work Together

Science and indigenous knowledge have been around for ages. Science uses experiments and data to understand the world. Indigenous wisdom, on the other hand, comes from living closely with nature and seeing everything as connected. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza is a scientist with indigenous roots. She is d

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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

Mission Hospital Faces Serious Patient Safety Concerns

Mission Hospital, part of the HCA Healthcare network, has been flagged for numerous patient safety issues. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services uncovered these problems during a survey in September. The findings were so severe that they could lead to federal regulators placing

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Aug 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Exploring the Future: 9 Sci-Fi Books That Make You Think

Science fiction is more than just stories about spaceships and aliens. It's a way to explore ideas, ask big questions, and even predict the future. Some books warn us about what could go wrong. Others are just fun adventures. But the best ones make us think about who we are and where we're going. T

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Aug 06 2025SCIENCE

The Price of Ignoring Science

Science in America is in trouble. The current administration is cutting funding for research. This is a big deal. It affects everything from space exploration to understanding our planet. First, let's talk about the cuts. The budget for basic research is proposed to be cut by 34%. NASA's budget is

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Aug 04 2025RELIGION

The Hidden Stories Behind Missionary Artifacts

Missionary artifacts have been quietly shaping museums and exhibits for years. Unlike objects seized through violence, these items often fly under the radar. Yet, they hold a unique place in history, tied to both faith and power. These collections aren't just random items. They carry complex storie

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Jul 17 2025SCIENCE

Making Science Fun: The Hidden Risks of Simplified Learning

Science is often seen as complex and hard to grasp. To make it more appealing, many turn to short, engaging videos. But there's a catch. Making science too simple might lead to the "easiness effect. " This is when people think they understand more than they actually do. This bias has been studied be

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Jun 13 2025POLITICS

The Unseen Impact of Science Reformers

Science reformers have been pushing for changes in how research is conducted and communicated. This push for change has not been without controversy. Some critics argue that these reformers may have inadvertently helped shape the narrative of those who question established scientific consensus. The

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