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Happy Birthday, Harold Edgerton
Harold “Doc” Edgerton was an engineer and photographer best known for revolutionizing strobe light and action photography. However, he also won an OSCAR®, helped discover a Civil War shipwreck, and has artwork in the Museum of Modern Art. Let’s explore his extraordinary career in honor of his birthday. Harold Eugene Edgerton was born on April 6, 1903, in Fremont, Nebraska. His father, Frank Edgerton, served as Nebraska’s assistant attorney general.
Happy Birthday, Hermann Staudinger
Nobel Prize-winning chemist Hermann Staudinger developed a macromolecular theory that paved the way for the birth of polymer chemistry, which led to the production of plastics used in everyday consumer products. It took him almost two decades to convince fellow scientists to accept his theory. In celebration of his birthday, let’s dive into his life, discoveries, and legacy. Staudinger was born in Worms, Germany, on March 23, 1881.
Happy Birthday, Mary Anderson
Watching trolley car drivers clear snow off their windshields by hand gave Mary Anderson an idea. After making this observation, she invented a window cleaning device that could be operated from inside the trolley. Though her windshield wiper design found little success during her lifetime, it became the blueprint for the wipers we use today. In honor of her birthday, let’s explore her early life, work, and legacy.
Happy Birthday, Douglas Engelbart
You may not know Douglas Engelbart by name, but you probably use one of his inventions every day — the computer mouse. His vision of a connected, collaborative network of information paved the way for computers and the internet as we know it today. At a time when computers used punch cards for quantitative tasks, he envisioned a future of sharing information to solve complex human problems. In celebration of his birthday, let’s explore his innovations and lasting legacy.
Happy Birthday, Olive Dennis
Next time you recline your airplane seat or the bus driver dims the lights at night, you have Olive Dennis to thank. As one of the first female civil engineers in the United States, she pioneered comfortable passenger rail travel with her innovations that were then adopted by buses and airplanes. She “took the pain out of the train,” as The Baltimore Sun put it (Ref. 1). In celebration of her birthday, let’s explore her early life, innovations, and legacy.
Happy Birthday, Johannes Rydberg
Swedish physicist Johannes Rydberg’s discoveries in the field of spectroscopy were largely overlooked during the 19th century. However, in recent times, Rydberg’s work in this area is being explored for its potential use in supercomputers. His research on the hydrogen spectral series laid the foundation for ongoing research by scientists. In celebration of his birthday, let’s explore his early life, work in spectroscopy, and legacy.
Boston muralist Rixy offers a mirror for community identity. ‘We’re still here.’
Your subscription makes our work possible. We want to bridge divides to reach everyone. Subscribe | Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff Rixy, an interdisciplinary street artist, sits in front of her mural “Pa*lante,” meaning “onward,” in Roxbury, a neighborhood in Boston, April 12, 2024. Quick Read Deep Read ( 3 Min. ) June 4, 2024 | Boston Rixy, an interdisciplinary street artist in Boston, describes herself as a vessel trying to capture community identity.
This Boston Artist Creates Murals That Have A Message: ‘We’re Still Here’ - The Christian Science Monitor
When Rixy Fernandez grew up in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood, her mother didn’t let her play outside. Highland Avenue was too dangerous. Two decades later, the interdisciplinary street artist has turned the city into her playground. Over the past several years, she has filled walls across Boston with vibrant, cartoon-inspired images. Highland Avenue may feel safer these days, but the neighborhood is changing. More college students live here, as do young families
Boeing has seen a tide of bad headlines. It’s hoping for a reset with space launch.
Boeing’s first spacecraft to carry a human crew is set to launch on Saturday. If all goes as planned, the mission will bring astronauts to the International Space Station and prove to NASA that Boeing can be a reliable transportation partner. It’s been a long journey to get to this point: NASA has rescheduled the launch multiple times this month amid technical concerns. That follows years of delays and costs running $1 billion over budget.
Boeing Has Seen A Tide Of Bad Headlines. It’s Hoping For A Reset With Space Launch. - The Christian Science Monitor
Boeing’s first spacecraft to carry a human crew is set to launch Saturday from Florida. If all goes as planned, the mission will bring astronauts to the International Space Station and prove to NASA that Boeing can be a reliable transportation partner. The Starliner capsule is scheduled to take off as soon as 12:25 p.m. EDT on June 1. It’s been a long journey to get to this point: NASA has rescheduled the launch five times this month amid technical concerns.
Bryan Stevenson Q&A: Alabama park confronts difficult history in sculpture
How should the story of slavery in the United States be told? In Montgomery, Alabama – once a major trafficking port for enslaved people – a new 17-acre park with a focus on art is attracting thousands of visitors. Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, opened in late March, features bronze sculptures and historical artifacts that highlight what life was like for enslaved people.
Bryan Stevenson Q&A: Alabama Park Confronts Difficult History In Sculpture - The Christian Science Monitor
How should the story of slavery in the United States be told? In Montgomery, Alabama – once a major trafficking port for enslaved people – a new 17-acre park with a focus on art is attracting thousands of visitors. Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, opened in late March, features bronze sculptures and historical artifacts that highlight what life was like for enslaved people.
What happens when achievement turns toxic – and how to fix it - CSMonitor.com
College preparation in the United States used to begin in the junior year of high school. But competition to get into elite colleges has led many parents to push children to distinguish themselves academically at earlier grades. These students are now considered at risk for depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, according to a report from the National Academy of Sciences.
US back on moon, with difficult landing for first private-sector craft Original
More than 50 years after the last Apollo mission, an American spacecraft is back on the moon, marking first lunar landing by any private company and a step toward the hoped-for return of humans to the lunar surface. The uncrewed craft, nicknamed Odysseus or “Odie” for short, touched down in the moon’s south pole region Feb. 22 at about 6:23 p.m. amid technical and communication challenges that arose.
US Back On Moon, With Difficult Landing For First Private-sector Craft - The Christian Science Monitor
More than 50 years after the last Apollo mission, an American spacecraft is back on the moon, marking the first lunar landing by any private company and a step toward the hoped-for return of humans to the lunar surface. The uncrewed craft, nicknamed Odysseus or “Odie” for short, touched down in the moon’s south pole region Feb. 22 at about 6:23 p.m. amid technical and communication challenges that arose.
College prep puts pressure on teens. How to turn down the heat.
College preparation in the United States used to begin in the junior year of high school. But competition to get into elite colleges has led many parents to push children to distinguish themselves academically at earlier grades. These students are now considered at risk for depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, according to a report from the National Academy of Sciences.
What Happens When Achievement Turns Toxic – And How To Fix It - The Christian Science Monitor | Everand
College preparation in the United States used to begin in the junior year of high school. But competition to get into elite colleges has led many parents to push children to distinguish themselves academically at earlier grades. These students are now considered at risk for depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, according to a report from the National Academy of Sciences.
As disasters grow in scale, is government aid fairly distributed? - CSMonitor.com
When it comes to natural disasters, 2023 has been a record setter. From the Maui wildfires to Hurricane Idalia to California flooding, 25 confirmed weather disasters in the United States so far this year have racked up losses exceeding $1 billion, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. That’s triple the amount for an average year since 1980.
As Disasters Grow In Scale, Is Government Aid Fairly Distributed? - The Christian Science Monitor
When it comes to natural disasters, 2023 has been a record setter. From the Maui wildfires to Hurricane Idalia to California flooding, 25 confirmed weather disasters in the United States so far this year have racked up losses exceeding $1 billion, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. That’s triple the amount for an average year since 1980.
Missouri marijuana cultivators are expanding to keep pace with heavy demand
Marijuana growers in Missouri say they are rushing to meet demand after cannabis sales topped $126 million in March. “We’re pushing every possible button to produce more,” said Paul Ray, director of operations at Standard Wellness, a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Vandalia. But “it can take us around 120 days to react to a hot market,” he said.
Missouri marijuana cultivators are expanding to keep pace with heavy demand
Marijuana growers in Missouri say they are rushing to meet demand after cannabis sales topped $126 million in March. “We’re pushing every possible button to produce more,” said Paul Ray, director of operations at Standard Wellness, a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Vandalia. But “it can take us around 120 days to react to a hot market,” he said.
Missouri marijuana cultivators are expanding to keep pace with heavy demand
Marijuana growers in Missouri say they are rushing to meet demand after cannabis sales topped $126 million in March. “We’re pushing every possible button to produce more,” said Paul Ray, director of operations at Standard Wellness, a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Vandalia. But “it can take us around 120 days to react to a hot market,” he said.
Missouri marijuana cultivators are expanding to keep pace with heavy demand
Marijuana growers in Missouri say they are rushing to meet demand after cannabis sales topped $126 million in March. “We’re pushing every possible button to produce more,” said Paul Ray, director of operations at Standard Wellness, a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Vandalia. But “it can take us around 120 days to react to a hot market,” he said.
Missouri marijuana cultivators are expanding to keep pace with heavy demand
Marijuana growers in Missouri say they are rushing to meet demand after cannabis sales topped $126 million in March. “We’re pushing every possible button to produce more,” said Paul Ray, director of operations at Standard Wellness, a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Vandalia. But “it can take us around 120 days to react to a hot market,” he said.
Missouri marijuana cultivators are expanding to keep pace with heavy demand
Marijuana growers in Missouri say they are rushing to meet demand after cannabis sales topped $126 million in March. “We’re pushing every possible button to produce more,” said Paul Ray, director of operations at Standard Wellness, a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Vandalia. But “it can take us around 120 days to react to a hot market,” he said.
Missouri marijuana cultivators are expanding to keep pace with heavy demand
Marijuana growers in Missouri say they are rushing to meet demand after cannabis sales topped $126 million in March. “We’re pushing every possible button to produce more,” said Paul Ray, director of operations at Standard Wellness, a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Vandalia. But “it can take us around 120 days to react to a hot market,” he said.
Missouri marijuana cultivators are expanding to keep pace with heavy demand
Marijuana growers in Missouri say they are rushing to meet demand after cannabis sales topped $126 million in March. “We’re pushing every possible button to produce more,” said Paul Ray, director of operations at Standard Wellness, a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Vandalia. But “it can take us around 120 days to react to a hot market,” he said.
Missouri marijuana cultivators are expanding to keep pace with heavy demand
Marijuana growers in Missouri say they are rushing to meet demand after cannabis sales topped $126 million in March. “We’re pushing every possible button to produce more,” said Paul Ray, director of operations at Standard Wellness, a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Vandalia. But “it can take us around 120 days to react to a hot market,” he said.
Missouri marijuana cultivators are expanding to keep pace with heavy demand
Marijuana growers in Missouri say they are rushing to meet demand after cannabis sales topped $126 million in March. “We’re pushing every possible button to produce more,” said Paul Ray, director of operations at Standard Wellness, a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Vandalia. But “it can take us around 120 days to react to a hot market,” he said.
Missouri marijuana cultivators are expanding to keep pace with heavy demand
Marijuana growers in Missouri say they are rushing to meet demand after cannabis sales topped $126 million in March. “We’re pushing every possible button to produce more,” said Paul Ray, director of operations at Standard Wellness, a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Vandalia. But “it can take us around 120 days to react to a hot market,” he said.
Missouri marijuana cultivators are expanding to keep pace with heavy demand
Marijuana growers in Missouri say they are rushing to meet demand after cannabis sales topped $126 million in March. “We’re pushing every possible button to produce more,” said Paul Ray, director of operations at Standard Wellness, a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Vandalia. But “it can take us around 120 days to react to a hot market,” he said.
Missouri marijuana cultivators are expanding to keep pace with heavy demand
Marijuana growers in Missouri say they are rushing to meet demand after cannabis sales topped $126 million in March. “We’re pushing every possible button to produce more,” said Paul Ray, director of operations at Standard Wellness, a marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Vandalia. But “it can take us around 120 days to react to a hot market,” he said.
Illinois' flawed marijuana rollout to small businesses holds lessons for Missouri
The next step in Missouri's adult-use marijuana rollout is to license 144 microbusinesses hoping to join the growing pot industry. Under the recreational marijuana amendment passed in November, these licenses are intended to give smaller businesses a chance to have a place at the table. Preference will be given to veterans with service-related disabilities, people who have been negatively affected by marijuana prohibition and others with a net worth of less than $250,000.
Recreational cannabis sales pass $70 million in first month of legal adult use
Missouri generated $71.7 million in adult-use cannabis sales after dispensaries began selling legal pot Feb. 3, according to data from the Department of Health and Senior Services. Medical marijuana sales generated an additional $31.2 million, for a combined total of $102.9 million, according to DHSS data. By comparison, medical marijuana sales generated $38.5 million in sales during the first six months of legalization, beginning October 2020, according to DHSS data.
Recreational Cannabis Sales Pass $70 Million In First Month Of Legal Adult Use
Missouri generated $71.7 million in adult-use cannabis sales after dispensaries began selling legal pot Feb. 3, according to data from the Department of Health and Senior Services. Medical marijuana sales generated an additional $31.2 million, for a combined total of $102.9 million, according to DHSS data. By comparison, medical marijuana sales generated $38.5 million in sales during the first six months of legalization, beginning October 2020, according to DHSS data.
Recreational cannabis sales pass $70 million in first month of legal adult use Original
Missouri generated $71.7 million in adult-use cannabis sales after dispensaries began selling legal pot Feb. 3, according to data from the Department of Health and Senior Services. Medical marijuana sales generated an additional $31.2 million, for a combined total of $102.9 million, according to DHSS data. By comparison, medical marijuana sales generated $38.5 million in sales during the first six months of legalization, beginning October 2020, according to DHSS data.
DHSS has yet to replace Lyndall Fraker as head of cannabis regulation Original
Lyndall Fraker, who has been the director of the state's cannabis regulation division since 2018, retired this week from the position. Deputy Director Amy Moore is serving as the interim director, according to Lisa Cox, communications director for the Department of Health and Senior Services. She is also the medical marijuana counsel for the state. The department oversees the Division of Cannabis Regulation and has not yet appointed a permanent director, Cox said.
Recreational marijuana will be available Feb. 6 to sell to Missourians over 21
Medical marijuana dispensaries that have been approved to carry cannabis for adults 21 and older can start selling it Feb. 6. The “vast majority” of medical marijuana facilities in Missouri, up to 97%, have applied to add adult-use marijuana to their inventory, said Lisa Cox, communications director with the Department of Health and Senior Services. Any remaining applications by dispensaries asking to convert to a comprehensive license must be completed by Feb. 6, Cox said.
Recreational marijuana will be available Feb. 6 to sell to Missourians over 21
Urge governor to halt Taylor execution, allow time for better investigation Missourians, like people the world over, want our justice system to be fair and accurate. That’s all the more true with the death penalty; no one should support wrongly-convicted people facing that irreversible sentence, yet that’s a haunting reality as officials plan to execute Leonard Raheem Taylor on Feb. 7. We urge Gov.
Recreational marijuana will be available Feb. 6 to sell to Missourians over 21 Original
Medical marijuana dispensaries that have been approved to carry cannabis for adults 21 and older can start selling it Feb. 6. The “vast majority” of medical marijuana facilities in Missouri, up to 97%, have applied to add adult-use marijuana to their inventory, said Lisa Cox, communications director with the Department of Health and Senior Services. Any remaining applications by dispensaries asking to convert to a comprehensive license must be completed by Feb. 6, Cox said.
Recreational marijuana will be available Feb. 6 to sell to Missourians over 21
Medical marijuana dispensaries that have been approved to carry cannabis for adults 21 and older can start selling it Feb. 6. The “vast majority” of medical marijuana facilities in Missouri, up to 97%, have applied to add adult-use marijuana to their inventory, said Lisa Cox, communications director with the Department of Health and Senior Services. Any remaining applications by dispensaries asking to convert to a comprehensive license must be completed by Feb. 6, Cox said.
New technology helps keep older adults safe in their homes longer
A new study by MU researchers aims to use sensor technology to make it safer for adults over 65 in rural areas to remain at home longer. The Smart In-Home Sensor Technology is a system of unobtrusive devices installed in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or other room where a participant spends a lot of time. The depth sensor technology can detect a fall immediately and send a text message alert to a caregiver, as well as the research team.
Marijuana legalization in Missouri begins Thursday; dispensaries can begin to apply for licenses Original
Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Missouri on Thursday, which means most adults over 21 can possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis without penalty and existing medical marijuana dispensaries can begin to apply for comprehensive licenses. These changes are the result of Amendment 3 passing Nov. 8 in Missouri with 53.1% voter approval.
Next steps: What happens now that Missouri has legalized recreational marijuana Original
Now that Missouri has legalized marijuana, state residents over 21 will be able to possess and consume up to 3 ounces of cannabis products recreationally on Dec. 8. Two months later, Missourians will be able to legally purchase marijuana from a dispensary, as well as cultivate their own crop with a license. Amendment 3 passed on Tuesday with 53.1% voter approval and takes effect 30 days later.
Missouri is fast becoming a major player in growing peanuts
Peanut farming in Missouri has boomed in the past few years due to sandy soil in the Bootheel and a new processing facility.
Missouri is fast becoming a major player in growing peanuts
Peanut farming in Missouri has boomed in the past few years due to sandy soil in the Bootheel and a new processing facility.
Missouri is fast becoming a major player in growing peanuts Original
Seven years ago, things were tough financially at Triple D Farms in Sikeston. Commodity prices were down, and their cotton, soybeans and corn weren’t bringing in enough revenue. Cousins Matt and Clay Deane, the second generation to run the family farm, took a risk and decided to add peanuts to their stock of rotational crops. “We didn’t know if we could even raise a peanut crop because nobody’s done it up here,” Matt Deane said.
Missouri is fast becoming a major player in growing peanuts
Seven years ago, things were tough financially at Triple D Farms in Sikeston. Commodity prices were down, and their cotton, soybeans and corn weren't bringing in enough revenue. Cousins Matt and Clay Deane, the second generation to run the family farm, took a risk and decided to add peanuts to their stock of rotational crops. "We didn't know if we could even raise a peanut crop because nobody's done it up here," Matt Deane said.
Missouri author warns that 'a culture of conspiracy' endangers the country
Conspiracies are real, but the attempts to explain them are conspiracy theories, St. Louis writer Sarah Kendzior told an audience of 30 Thursday at Skylark Bookshop in downtown Columbia. Sometimes those theories are accurate, but they can often be dangerous and misleading.
Three major construction projects taking place on MU campus this year
The MU campus will be undergoing three major construction projects this school year, in addition to several smaller projects. A new indoor football practice facility, children’s hospital and veterinary medicine diagnostic laboratory will be ongoing throughout the year.
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