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Timing of Antibiotics and Gum Care: Does It Matter?

February 7, 2026

The study set out to see if the moment when two common antibiotics—metronidazole and amoxicillin—are taken can change how well gum cleaning works. Patients with gum disease were split into groups that received the drugs either before, during, or after their professional cleaning and root smoothing. ...

science

Summer Lab Work Turns Into Published Virus Study

February 7, 2026

The Hormel Institute at the University of Minnesota runs a summer program that sends undergraduates into research labs. Students get hands‑on work and training for future careers in biomedical science. One intern, Noah Zimmerman, started a project that ended up in a peer‑reviewed journal. Zimmerman

health

Parents at the Front Line: Choosing to Watch a Kid’s Life‑Saving Battle

February 7, 2026

In three children’s hospitals, doctors and nurses asked 33 staff members and 20 parents how they decide whether a parent can stay during a life‑saving procedure. The answers were split into two big ideas. First, parents can be both a help and a hindrance. Some team members feel that watching a chil

sports

Indian Creek Wins Low‑Scoring Title Game with Defense and Second‑Half Surge

February 7, 2026

The championship game of the Little Ten Conference Tournament was a slow affair, but Indian Creek managed to pull ahead in the second half. In the first 20 minutes, both teams struggled to find their rhythm. The Timberwolves, ranked third in the league, shot only 21% from the floor. At halftim

science

Night‑time Guardians of the Everglades

February 7, 2026

The University of Florida’s wildlife team, called “Croc Docs, ” spends most nights in the Everglades hunting two dangerous species: alligators that need health checks and Burmese pythons that threaten native life. Instead of waiting for the sun, they launch airboats under moonlight and use radio

opinion

Digital Dilemma: Why Gen Z Is Lagging Behind

February 7, 2026

A recent study by a leading neuroscientist shows that people born between 1997 and 2010 performed worse on standard school tests than those who came before them. The scientist says the drop in scores is tied to how much time these kids spend looking at screens instead of reading books or doing deep

politics

Students Take a Stand in Napa

February 7, 2026

A large group of students from all five high schools and several middle schools in Napa decided to leave their classrooms on Friday afternoon. They gathered at the corner of Trancas and Jefferson, where they joined a planned protest against U. S. immigration enforcement. The walkout began at 12:45 p

environment

New Jersey’s Climate Fight: What the New Governor Must Do

February 7, 2026

The state is now led by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a former congresswoman who has shown a strong record on the environment. Her first task is to step into the role of climate champion left by her predecessor, especially as New Jersey faces a mix of development pressures and natural threats. The last ye

science

Bright Light, Clean Water: A New Way to Tackle Cyanide

February 7, 2026

A team of researchers tried a fresh approach to clean up the nasty chemical cyanide that often ends up in mining wastewater. They mixed a special material called bismuth vanadate (BiVO₄) with ozone gas and exposed the mixture to light. The goal was to break down cyanide that is stuck inside metal‑cy

science

Barley Beats Lead: How Two Small Molecules Team Up to Stay Healthy

February 7, 2026

Lead pollution hurts barley plants in many ways. It slows growth, damages the photosynthetic machinery, and lowers key minerals like calcium and potassium. The plants also suffer from more cell damage, shown by higher levels of harmful molecules such as MDA and hydrogen peroxide. In a separate group

Timing of Antibiotics and Gum Care: Does It Matter?

Summer Lab Work Turns Into Published Virus Study

Parents at the Front Line: Choosing to Watch a Kid’s Life‑Saving Battle

Indian Creek Wins Low‑Scoring Title Game with Defense and Second‑Half Surge

Night‑time Guardians of the Everglades

Digital Dilemma: Why Gen Z Is Lagging Behind

Students Take a Stand in Napa

New Jersey’s Climate Fight: What the New Governor Must Do

Bright Light, Clean Water: A New Way to Tackle Cyanide

Barley Beats Lead: How Two Small Molecules Team Up to Stay Healthy

Digital Dilemma: Why Gen Z Is Lagging Behind