ADDIE REED

Addie Deal is a rising star in college basketball, but her journey is about more than just her skills on the court. Born on September 2, 2005, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, her life has been a blend of Southern and Western influences. Her father, Danny, hails from Oklahoma, while her mother, Ashley, is

Reed straw, a common plant waste, can be turned into a valuable resource. It's part of a group called lignocellulosic biomass, which can be used to make biofuels. The trick is getting past the plant's tough structure to access the good stuff inside. A recent experiment showed a smart way to do this