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
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
A couple in Ohio found a way to turn old cargo ships into cozy homes that people love. They started by building one tiny house from three shipping containers in 2018. The place had a kitchen, two baths, and even a hot tub on the roof. Guests stayed every night for two years, so they knew there was m
Ailey II, the second troupe of the famous Alvin Ailey dance company, will perform a night of fresh choreography on Saturday evening at the Hendrix Arts Center. Two new pieces are ready for their first public showing: “Berry Dreamin’, ” a dance set to Chuck Berry songs and created by former Ailey mem
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has become a key driver of the local economy, adding $563. 1 million in income to Southwest Florida during the 2023‑24 year. This figure matches the impact of major industries and shows how education can power growth in a community. In 2025, the college re
"The community buzzes with fresh opportunities. A scholarship program promises to change many students’ futures, offering help that goes beyond the classroom. Meanwhile, a new summer camp on Pine Island has opened spots for kids who love adventure and learning outside the school setting. People loo
The first big gathering for eco‑issues happens on Feb. 20 at Hendrix College, inside Worsham Hall. The yearly Environmental Policy Summit is now in its tenth year. A host of local groups, from the Arkansas Climate League to the Sierra Club, back this event. The program will run from 9 a. m. to 3 p.
The second administration of Donald Trump has taken a different tack from the first. It sees immigration as a tool that can be tightened by tying policy changes to crime statistics. US Customs and Immigration Enforcement now patrol more heavily in Washington, Chicago, and Louisiana than it did u
A recent plane crash in Bangor has left the community in shock. Six lives were lost when a business jet crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport. The victims were part of a luxury travel company, and their identities have been shared by family and friends. The recovery process was dela
South Carolina's school voucher program is off to a shaky start. The Education Oversight Committee was supposed to release a report on how voucher students are performing. But they missed the deadline. Why? The Supreme Court changed the rules. Now, parents have to collect the data instead of schools
