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Robot Renaissance

1 month 2 weeks ago

Robots are being spotted at City Museum just in time for the VEX Robotics World Championship being held April 21-30 at the America's Center convention complex in St. Louis. These […]

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Myranda Levins

Rivers

1 month 2 weeks ago

You'll be mesmerized by her hand cast forms and beautiful glasswork - it's an exhibition you don't want to miss. Rivers by Blaine Steiner, co-owner of Spees Studios in Nashville, […]

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Myranda Levins

Why Sunshine Can Make You Feel More Awake and Energized

1 month 2 weeks ago
Sunlight can lift your mood even when nothing else in your day has changed. The to-do list is the same. The inbox is still full. Yet a few minutes in bright sun can make your body feel more awake, your mind a little clearer, and your energy easier to access. That “charged up” feeling is not just imagination. It’s a mix of biology, brain chemistry, and learned associations that humans have built over a long time. The quick spark: light tells your brain to wake up Your body

April 8 in History: From the Battle of Königsberg to the Pablo Picasso's Death

1 month 2 weeks ago
April 8 is closely tied to one of the most consequential turning points of the 20th century: the start of the Battle of Königsberg in 1945, a major Soviet assault near the end of World War II. After months of grinding advances across Eastern Europe, Soviet forces moved to capture Königsberg, a heavily fortified German city on the Baltic Sea. At the time, the battle mattered because it helped break the last strong defensive lines in the region and accelerated the collapse of Nazi Germany.

Immigrants who sought asylum during border surge under increasing pressure

1 month 2 weeks ago
The millions of migrants who were released into the country during the immigration surge that began in 2021 and peaked in 2023 caused a political firestorm when Republican states transported them to Democratic cities. Now, according to a new analysis, many of them are back working in the states that expelled them. Many of the […]
Tim Henderson