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engineering

Local Hero Astronaut Inspires Students From Space

April 20, 2025

Students from Woodland Park are in for a treat. They will get to chat with a local astronaut. Nichole Ayers will be answering questions about science and engineering. She will be doing this from the International Space Station. This is a big deal. It shows students that big dreams can come from

science

Collagen's Secret to Strong, Aligned Tissues

April 19, 2025

The body's tissues are built tough, thanks to collagen. Collagen fibers run in specific directions, giving tissues their strength and stability. Scientists have been trying to copy this design. They have had a hard time making models that match the size and direction of natural tissues. Now, a br

science

How Nanoparticles Boost Heat Transfer in Non-Newtonian Fluids

April 18, 2025

Non-Newtonian fluids are becoming more popular in various engineering fields. These fluids do not follow the usual rules of fluid behavior. They can be thick or thin depending on the situation. One type of non-Newtonian fluid is the Oldroyd-B fluid. It can mimic the behavior of many dilute polymeric

science

Tiny Tweaks, Big Impact: Boosting Hydrogen Production with Atomic Tricks

April 16, 2025

The quest to make hydrogen fuel more accessible has led scientists to focus on a special group of materials called 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs). These materials are like tiny, layered building blocks that offer plenty of surface area for reactions to happen. The goal is to tweak the

politics

Harvard vs. Trump: The Funding Freeze

April 15, 2025

Harvard University is in a tough spot. The Trump administration has frozen over $2. 2 billion in grants and contracts. This move came after Harvard's president, Alan Garber, refused to meet certain demands. These demands included eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, screening

opinion

Space Glamour: A Step Backward for Women in STEM?

April 15, 2025

Women are still underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. This is a well-known fact. But why is that? Some people think it's because STEM isn't "girly" enough. This idea was recently highlighted when a female astronaut talked about wanting to make space travel mor

celebrities

The Stars Beckon: A Star-Studded Journey to Space

April 15, 2025

The world is buzzing with excitement as a group of famous women is set to embark on a space adventure. Six well-known figures will be heading to the edge of space aboard the New Shepard spacecraft, operated by the private space company, Blue Origin. This mission is scheduled to take place on April 1

education

Universities Under Fire: Government vs. Academic Freedom

April 14, 2025

For decades, the federal government has been a key player in funding universities. This partnership has led to major breakthroughs in medicine, engineering, and science. These advancements have improved lives worldwide. Lately, the government has been threatening to cut ties with some universities.

celebrities

Stars Alight: Katy Perry and Friends Blast Off with Blue Origin

April 14, 2025

Space travel is no longer just a figment of imagination. Thanks to Blue Origin, a private space company, it is now a reality for a select few. Among them is the famous singer, Katy Perry. She will be joining an all-female crew on a journey to space. This crew is made up of remarkable women from diff

technology

OpenAI's Next Step: GPT-4's Exit and GPT-4o's Rise

April 11, 2025

The landscape of AI is shifting. OpenAI is set to retire GPT-4, a model that has been a significant part of ChatGPT since its launch over two years ago. This change is expected to happen by April 30. The new model, GPT-4o, will take over as the primary model in ChatGPT. GPT-4 will still be accessibl