St. Lucy’s Day: A Celebration of Light and Faith The Patron Saint of the Blind and Those Born in December Saint Lucy, also known as Santa Lucia, is widely revered …
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Holidays and Celebrations
St. Lucy’s Day: A Luminous Celebration of Faith and Tradition
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Bayard Rustin: The Architect of the March on Washington Early Life and Activism Bayard Rustin, born in 1912, was a Quaker who became involved in social activism at a young …
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How to Keep Bees Away From Your Pool: A Comprehensive Guide Understanding the Problem Bees are attracted to pools for water and the sweet scent of chlorinated or salt-treated water. …
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Aphid Control for Healthier, More Vibrant Roses Aphids are pervasive garden pests that can wreak havoc on roses, causing stunted growth, disease transmission, and unsightly sooty mold. Understanding how to …
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Bioinspired Robotics
Bioinspired Climbing: Geckos Inspire Robot Adhesion and Space Junk Removal
by Rosaby RosaBioinspired Climbing: Geckos Inspire Robot Adhesion Gecko Feet: Nature’s Climbing Masters Geckos possess an extraordinary ability to climb walls and even upside down. This remarkable feat is made possible by …
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NIST Meth Lab Explosion Raises Concerns Background The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a federal research facility that sets measurement standards and hosts the National Conference on …
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Education
Sarah Fielding: A Trailblazing Advocate for Female Education and Children’s Literacy
by Peterby PeterSarah Fielding: A Pioneer of Female Education and Children’s Literature Early Life and Education Sarah Fielding was born in 1710 into a family of seven. Despite her father’s financial struggles, …
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Gardening
Container Gardening: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners and Enthusiasts
by Keiraby KeiraContainer Gardening: A Guide to Growing Plants in Containers Types of Container Gardens Container gardens come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and can be used to grow …
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Genetically Engineering Cows to Beat the Heat Heat Tolerance in Cattle As global temperatures rise, the livestock industry faces significant challenges, particularly for breeds like Angus cattle that are sensitive …