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Ocean Watch: How a California Study Helped Decode Climate Shifts

June 12, 2026

The science team that began in 1949, sailing east of Southern California each season, set up a long‑term record of the sea that now stands as the world’s oldest ocean monitoring program. Over seventy years, crews have repeatedly sampled fish, plankton, and water chemistry at 75 to 113 fixed points t

politics

Political Rules Could Stop American Science From Growing

June 12, 2026

The U. S. federal government is thinking about changing how science projects get money and oversight. A new rule would make every grant check whether it matches the current President’s priorities. Right now, scientists judge each other’s work and decide who gets funding based on evidence alone

science

Weather Forecasts Powered by AI, Then Funding Vanishes

June 12, 2026

A scientist moved to Oklahoma in 2005 and started exploring how artificial intelligence could sharpen weather predictions. Her focus was on extreme events—hurricanes, heat waves and snowstorms—that demand split‑second decisions about evacuation or safety. The challenge lies in the high stakes and

science

The Brain Detective Who Escaped a Dark Past

June 12, 2026

Tilly Edinger grew up in Frankfurt, surrounded by science and money. Her dad was a famous brain scientist, and her mother fought for women’s rights. From a young age she studied fossils at the Senckenberg Museum, working unpaid because it was a private shop. In 1921 she discovered that some fossil s

environment

Ocean Sensors Shut Down Early, Losing Key Climate Data

June 12, 2026

The U. S. science agency began pulling out a major ocean monitoring network before its planned 25‑year life ended. The decision was announced in 2025 and will remove most of the arrays by summer 2027. Scientists say this cut short a system that has been gathering continuous data from the ocean surfa

politics

Colorado Needs a Fresh Start: A Call for Practical Change

June 12, 2026

A longtime Coloradan, a Navy veteran and a pastor, has stepped into the political arena to become the state’s next governor. He says Colorado has been led by one party for too long, and that this has caused budgets to grow out of control, schools to suffer, crime to rise, and everyday costs for fami

sports

49ers Eye a New Backfield Star

June 12, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers have shaken up their roster during the off‑season, trading away veteran receivers and adding big names like Mike Evans and Christian Kirk. In the draft they selected former Indiana running back Kaelon Black in the third round, a move that has drawn attention from NFL analysts

politics

Big Money, Small Wins: A Look at Expensive Political Campaigns

June 12, 2026

Tom Steyer, a former hedge‑fund manager who now focuses on climate issues, has spent more than half a billion dollars on political races that ended in defeat. After pouring $342 million into an unsuccessful presidential bid in 2020, most wealthy candidates would have given up on buying a high‑profil

education

University of Colorado Boulder: 150 Years of Helping Colorado Grow

June 12, 2026

The University of Colorado was founded in 1876 with a single goal: to serve the people of Colorado. Now, as it celebrates its 150th birthday, the campus is looking ahead to how a public university can keep helping the state face new challenges. Colorado faces big questions: how will towns adjust t

politics

Alaska’s Future: Beyond the Pipeline Dream

June 12, 2026

Alaska has long been told that oil and gas are its lifeblood, but the truth is more complex. The state’s Permanent Fund, which gives residents dividends, comes from a mix of natural resources, not just oil. In fact, federal spending is the biggest employer here, and oil is no longer the dominant job