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Unlocking Reading Success: Milwaukee Schools Take a Closer Look

December 23, 2025

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has been on a journey to improve reading skills among students. The district has been trying to use the science of reading (SOR), but it hasn't been easy. James Ferguson, a school board director, wanted to know why. He turned to Tina Owen-Moore, the district's board cl

science

NASA's Balloon Adventure in Antarctica

December 22, 2025

In the vast, icy expanse of Antarctica, something extraordinary is happening. A massive helium balloon, carrying a high-tech experiment, is soaring high above the Earth's surface. This isn't just any balloon—it's part of NASA's annual Antarctic Long-Duration Balloon campaign. The goal? To explore th

science

A Lemon-Shaped Planet: A Cosmic Mystery

December 22, 2025

In the vast expanse of space, a peculiar planet has caught the attention of scientists. This planet, PSR J2322-2650b, is not your typical round world. It's shaped like a lemon, thanks to the intense gravity of its nearby star. This star is a pulsar, a type of neutron star that spins rapidly and emit

environment

Heavy Metals in Water: What's Happening in New Mexico After the Big Fire?

December 20, 2025

In New Mexico, a big fire called the Calf Canyon Hermits Peak fire left a mark. Now, people are worried about their water. Heavy metals have been found in some private wells near the fire area. The New Mexico Environment Department is offering free tests for well water in parts of Mora, San Miguel,

science

A Peculiar Planet Puzzles Scientists

December 19, 2025

A planet that looks like a lemon and behaves even stranger has left scientists scratching their heads. This oddball, named PSR J2322–2650b, is not your typical planet. It's not even orbiting a normal star. Instead, it's circling a pulsar, which is the leftover core of a dead star. This pulsar is sup

sports

Michigan's 2026 Recruits: What's Next After the Big Change?

December 18, 2025

Right now, Michigan's football team is in a bit of a mess. The coach, Sherrone Moore, was let go, and that has left a lot of uncertainty. This uncertainty is also affecting the recruits who had signed up to join the team in 2026. So far, only two recruits have decided to leave. Matt Ludwig, a four-

health

How Exercise Can Give Us Clues About Our Blood Vessels

December 16, 2025

Our blood vessels have a special lining called the endothelium. Doctors can check how well this lining works by using a trick called flow-mediated dilation (FMD). When blood flow increases, it pushes against the vessel walls, and a healthy endothelium responds by widening the vessel. This widening i

sports

Curry's Return Shines, But Warriors Defense Struggles

December 13, 2025

Stephen Curry made a splashy return to the court after a two-week absence due to a quad injury. In just 32 minutes, he scored an impressive 39 points. However, his stellar performance wasn't enough to secure a win for the Golden State Warriors, who lost 127-120 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wa

environment

Beaufort's Bold Move to Protect Nature from Balloons

December 11, 2025

Beaufort has made a big step to protect the environment. They have banned the release of helium and other gas-filled balloons. This is the first time a city in the state has done this. The city council voted for this change at their meeting on December 9th. Before this, the city already had a rule a

science

Changing Colors with Tiny Swaps: The Science Behind Glowing Crystals

December 10, 2025

Scientists have been playing with crystals to make them glow in different colors. They did this by swapping tiny parts of the crystal and watching what happens. These crystals are made of stuff like potassium, fluorine, and other elements. The main star here is chromium, which is added to the crysta