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Scientist ‘Dr. Beetle’ Uses Art to Talk About Insect Ecology, Conservation
The Good Men Project - California
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June 22, 2025
By Jonathan Feakins “It’s a bit of a grandma-core hobby,” Tierney Brosius admits. But whether at her children’s soccer tournaments or organizing an “Entomoloknitting Circle” at the Entomological Society of America’s annual conference, Dr. Brosius...
Scientists baffled after discovering more sharks swimming inland in rivers — here's what you need to know
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 22, 2025
It's possible that these sharks could end up completely landlocked in freshwater lakes. by Christine DulionJune 22, 2025 A new pattern in shark behavior has experts sounding the alarm, and it may have everything to do with an overheating planet....
Professors, students ask judge to put Alabama’s DEI law on hold
Alabama Daily News
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June 27, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Professors and students from the University of Alabama system were in court this week, asking a federal judge to issue a preliminary injunction to block a new state law that they say is already silencing speech, limiting...
Alabama A&M made ‘various corrections’ after audit finds it violates property law
AL.com - Alabama
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June 22, 2025
When people don’t pick up their checks at Alabama businesses, banks, government agencies or nonprofits, and some time goes by, state law requires sending the money electronically to the state treasurer. That requirement includes colleges that may...
Ivey: The CHOOSE Act, Alabama’s education savings account program, puts parents in the driver’s seat.
Alabama Daily News
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June 27, 2025
Last year, Alabama became the 11th state in the nation to pass a universal school choice bill. We established the CHOOSE Act to give more Alabama families the ability to CHOOSE the education that best suits their own child, plain and simple. Next...
Southern Living asked chefs for ‘the best biscuits in the South.’ One Alabama restaurant made the list
AL.com - Alabama
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June 27, 2025
When Southern Living asked a panel of chefs where to find “The Best Biscuits in the South,” one Alabama restaurateur made the list – and he’s willing to share some biscuit secrets. The state’s biscuit partisans doubtless will have things to say...
ASC files complaints to seize over $125,000 in crypto for Alabama pig butchering victims
Gulf Coast Media - Alabama
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GCM Staff Report Recently, Alabama residents were defrauded in two separate “pig butchering” scams, with a Baldwin County resident and an Etowah County resident losing, respectively, approximately $185,000 and $395,000. While most of the funds...
Heat warnings in Alabama: Simple steps to reduce energy costs as temperatures soar
AL.com - Alabama
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June 27, 2025
Make no mistake about it, it is summertime in Alabama and temperatures are at broiling conditions. With air conditioners running constantly, energy bills are certain to rise this season. The U.S. Department of Energy has a few do it yourself...
‘DNA doesn’t lie:’ On death row in Alabama, DNA doesn’t matter
AL.com - Alabama
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June 27, 2025
This is an opinion cartoon. Editor’s Note: The state of Alabama has a complicated relationship with science, and its criminal courts are no exception. Often, state prosecutors defend debunked junk science, like bite marks, to keep people in...
Pipe made exclusively in Alabama will be used in water projects at State Parks
Alabama Political Reporter
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June 27, 2025
Officials announced Thursday more than two dozen water and wastewater projects at Alabama State Parks. Many of these projects will use ductile iron pipe manufactured in Alabama. The projects are funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act...
Who is Peter Mohler? New University of Alabama president called ‘research czar’
AL.com - Alabama
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June 16, 2025
Peter Mohler, an administrator and researcher at the Ohio State University, will become the University of Alabama’s next president. He will begin his term July 21. Mohler replaces outgoing President Stuart Bell, who has led the university for 10...
American Wine Society Educational Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Wine Industry Network
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July 7, 2025
Award-Winning Graduate Students Advance Critical Research in Viticulture and Enology Across North America July 7, 2025 (Lovettsville, VA) — The American Wine Society Educational Foundation (AWSEF) is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of its...
Alabama Environmental Groups Secure Rare Win in Fight to Update Water Toxicity Standards
Inside Climate News
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June 21, 2025
Alabama environmental regulators have agreed to update standards used to limit the amounts of 12 toxic and carcinogenic substances in the state’s waterways, a move that clean water advocates say will help protect those who fish and swim in...
Festival and events in Denver and surrounding areas for summer and beyond
The Denver Gazette - Colorado
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Through July 12: Green Box Arts Festival: A cornucopia of arts performances, exhibitions, classes, camps, conversations and parties; Green Mountain Falls, go online for prices. Tickets: greenboxarts.org/arts-festival. Through July 13: Fresh Looks...
Tips to Help You Survive Hurricane Season
Radio World
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July 7, 2025
In 2018 the National Association of Broadcasters published a guide to help broadcasters prepare their facilities and operations so they can stay on the air during disasters such as hurricanes. Larry Wilkins, CPBE, director of engineering services...
Miss Alabama 2025: Here are Thursday’s winners for talent, evening gown
AL.com - Alabama
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June 27, 2025
The Miss Alabama 2025 pageant is heating up this week, with two nights of preliminaries completed before Saturday’s finale. Three contestants earned special notice at Thursday’s preliminary event, winning in talent and evening gown competitions....
New MRO Breaks Ground At Alabama's Pryor Field
Aero-News Network - Florida
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June 25, 2025
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 Aleut Real Estate and its sister company Strata-G Solutions broke ground on a new $32.7 million state-of-the art hangar facility at Pryor Field Regional Airport (KDCU) in Decatur, Alabama. The hangar, expected to be finished in...
Federal judge weighs whether Alabama’s anti-DEI law threatens First Amendment
WTOP - District Columbia
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June 27, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Professors and students at the University of Alabama testified on Thursday that a new an anti-diversity,… BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Professors and students at the University of Alabama testified on Thursday that a new an...
Festival and events in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas for summer and beyond
The Gazette - Colorado
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Through July 12: Green Box Arts Festival: A cornucopia of arts performances, exhibitions, classes, camps, conversations and parties; Green Mountain Falls, go online for prices. Tickets: greenboxarts.org/arts-festival. Through July 13: Fresh Looks...
'Impending heatwave' causes issues for Alabama Rot event
The Herald Series
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The Valley of the Racehorse was preparing to swap the familiar sound of hooves for paws in aid of the Alabama Rot Research Fund to remember Willow the whippet who died of the rare disease in March 2024. But forecast temperatures of 29C have...