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mta outdoor learning foundation

Scholarship Honoring a Fallen Warden

May 28, 2026

The Maine Trappers Association has set up a new scholarship named after former warden pilot Joshua Tibbetts, who lost his life in a tragic aircraft accident on May 12 near Avon. The award was launched through the association’s newly created nonprofit, the MTA Outdoor Learning Foundation, and involve

education

Learning Made Fun: A Bingo Game for Obstetrics Training

May 28, 2026

Students in medical school often find their obstetrics rotations confusing, because the work they do can differ a lot from one hospital to another. This makes it hard for them to know what they should learn and how well they are doing. To fix this, a team created an obstetrics bingo board. The boar

opinion

Law School to Big Law: A Real‑World Lesson in Truth and Storytelling

May 28, 2026

A new lawyer’s first lesson is that the “facts” we present are never neutral. In a courtroom, a brief starts with a list of facts followed by an argument that turns those facts into a narrative. The trick is choosing which details to highlight, the order they appear in, and the words that frame them

science

Urban Heat: Why Satellite Images Aren’t the Whole Story

May 28, 2026

"Cities feel heat differently from their surroundings, but most scientists have relied on satellite images that measure the ground instead of the air to study this. Because real weather stations inside cities are rare, researchers often treat land surface temperature (Ts) as a stand‑in for the actua

weather

Thunderstorm Hits Northwestern Ravalli County

May 28, 2026

A strong storm is moving across northwestern Ravalli County. It travels about 10 miles per hour toward the northwest and will keep going until 7:30 PM MDT. The storm is seen on Doppler radar, which tracks its path and strength. Four towns feel the impact: Victor, Woodside, Pinesdale, and Bell

health

Mapping the Hidden Risks of High Blood Pressure

May 28, 2026

High blood pressure is a silent threat that can lead to serious health problems. Scientists have long known that the places we live affect our health, yet most tools to predict hypertension ignore this. A new study tackles that gap by adding location data into prediction models. The researche

health

Immigrant Health: Why Culture, Money and Climate Shape Weight

May 28, 2026

Many people who move to richer nations face a rising risk of obesity. A big review of earlier studies looks at how culture, income and the local environment all mix to influence weight gain. Instead of just listing facts, this overview digs into the different ways living in a new country can chan

entertainment

New Game Start: Why a Classic Studio Went Solo with Fresh Korean Titles

May 28, 2026

A long‑time Japanese media giant, known for popular cartoons and movies, has stepped into the video game world. The company rolled out a new indie publishing label in April, calling it “TOEI GAMES. ” Instead of turning its famous series into games, the label is looking for brand‑new ideas that can g

entertainment

How giving back brings people together more than politics ever could

May 28, 2026

At a high-end Michigan gathering, one speaker argued that unifying Americans might be simpler than politicians think. Instead of debates or policies, the answer could lie in the same values many hold dear: helping those who protect the country. Gary Sinise, best known for a famous war movie role, sh

business

What Happens When Leaders Stop Chasing Answers and Start Asking Questions?

May 28, 2026

Leaders today face a strange paradox. With AI handling more decisions, they’re expected to do the opposite of what machines excel at—embrace uncertainty instead of running from it. At a recent gathering of workplace innovators, speakers highlighted curiosity as the real superpower in an era of insta