Following a significant decline that saw a third of the eastern Pacific Gray Whale population perish, federal officials announce the end of the distressing die-off, attributing recovery signs to adaptive feeding behaviours.
Yurok Tribe becomes first to co-manage California’s National Park land
The Yurok Tribe is poised to co-manage land with California’s National Parks, marking a significant milestone in the movement for indigenous land reclamation and cultural preservation.
Thai marine biologists breed lab-grown coral to rehabilitate reefs
Thai scientists are breeding coral in laboratories to rejuvenate reefs damaged by climate change and tourism, with over 4,000 colonies already restored around Man Nai Island since the project’s 2016 inception.
Minnesota proposes legislation to protect library content from bans
In a move to safeguard intellectual freedom, Minnesota introduces a bill to prevent book bans in public and school libraries, challenging a growing trend of content-based censorship.
Danish company enhances solar farm in Arizona with energy-storing batteries
In Arizona, a Danish firm is expanding renewable energy’s potential by integrating batteries into a new solar farm, enabling consistent electricity supply.
Longview, Texas, invests in bus station amid national closure trend
Longview revitalises its bus depot, defying a nationwide move to close such facilities, thereby securing essential public transportation for its residents.
At-home cervical cancer test aims to increase screening accessibility
The traditional pap smear, an often dreaded cervical cancer screening, is set for a modern overhaul with Teal Health’s introduction of the Teal Wand, an at-home testing device designed for comfort and ease.
The fight to cure South Sudan’s mysterious neurological disorder
Nodding syndrome is a distressing disease that stunts growth, harms brains and sparks convulsions. Though its cause is still unknown, there is now hope that epilepsy drugs can help afflicted children.
Universities fill local news gaps with student journalism programmes
As local news outlets decline, universities are bridging the gap by integrating real-world reporting into academic curriculums, revitalising community coverage and equipping students with practical journalism skills.
Viral Down syndrome PSA punches back against harmful misconceptions
The ad, made by CoorDown and Indiana Production, goes on to lay out all of the limitations placed on people with Down syndrome that occur when parents, teachers, and peers operate on outdated assumptions — and what happens when those limits stop.
:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/a36eb9a7d436757f7f01fcf4d88decc1/0313%20Longview%20Transit%20MC%20TT%2029.jpg){kind=spacer}
