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Finding the business case for human cell therapies
How a small-cap biotech and its CFO are spending the funds from big-name partners.
Darren Paltrowitz brings entertainment experience to Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library
Long Beach resident Darren Paltrowitz is using his entertainment journalism and podcasting experience to develop creative programming for young adults at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, connecting local communities with new ideas, cultural experiences and unexpected topics.
Ohio economists split on gas tax replacement
A pause of the state's gas tax has prompted new discussions on the need for it at all.
Delaware's Business Superstars Honored for Leadership, Innovation and Community Impact
WILMINGTON, Del. — Four Delaware organizations were celebrated for business excellence Thursday, Oct. 29, but one of the most memorable moments at the
Virginia SCC offers health insurance shopping guidance
Open enrollment through Virginia's Insurance Marketplace begins Nov. 1. The State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance urges shoppers to compare not only monthly premiums but also deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, covered prescriptions, provider networks and restrictions on care. “Not all health plans are created alike. Some are not insurance
Ken Paxton's political rise, from the Tea Party to Trump's MAGA movement
Ken Paxton built a loyal conservative following long before Donald Trump entered politics. That support has helped him survive scandals, criminal charges and impeachment. Now he's counting on it to help him win a competitive U.S. Senate race.
Eastern Suffolk BOCES signs Great River lease for relocation
Eastern Suffolk BOCES signed a lease for 32,808 square feet at Sunrise Business Center in Great River, relocating from Patchogue.
Packers’ running game can’t close out Panthers in win
The Packers needed their run game to finish off the Panthers, but couldn’t make it happen.
Easton business owner sentenced in $171,000 Maryland tax fraud
An Easton business owner was sentenced to 18 months in jail after admitting to falsifying sales records for jet skis, dirt bikes and trailers to avoid paying more than $170,000 in Maryland excise taxes, the state attorney general’s…
Patrick Stewart found 'Star Trek' fame but always returned to Shakespeare and the stage
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Patrick Stewart Found 'Star Trek' Fame but Always Returned to Shakespeare and the Stage
LONDON (AP) — Before he captained the Starship Enterprise, Patrick Stewart commanded the Shakespearean stage. And it was the stage to which he returned time and again, even after “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “X-Men” made him a Hollywood star. The theater was where Stewart felt at home, and ...
Michigan State's Exhibition Losses: Good or Bad?
Early stumbles against UConn and Marquette have Spartan fans on edge. Discover how Tom Izzo’s grueling schedule turns exhibition adversity into a strategic blueprint for Big Ten dominance.
33rd Annual Race Against Cancer moves to Covenant Health Park, honors Rick Russo
The 33rd annual Race Against Cancer takes place Sunday at 3 p.m. at Covenant Health Park.
HEALTH INSURERS AND PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS URGED TO ASSIST FAMILIES AFFECTED BY LULU M. ROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIRE
State calls for swift, flexible action to help affected families replace essential medications DOVER, Del. (October 30, 2026) – This week, the Delaware Department of Insurance was notified by Secretary of Health and Social Services, Christen Linke Young and Secretary of Education Cindy Marten that the October 25 fire at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School […]
Bryce Young impacted by knee
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young (knee) might have limited mobility due to his knee injury, head coach Dave Canales said.
Difficult negotiations lie ahead in Israel after Netanyahu's bloc lost its parliamentary majority
Israel's final election results confirmed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies lost their parliamentary majority and that weeks of difficult negotiations among very different parties, from ultra-Orthodox Jewish to secular to Arab-led, lie ahead.
SurfOS issues business update, state of affairs since launch
As aircraft operator Surf Air Mobility continues its tech push and Palantir partnership, SurfOS issued update on progress and expectations.
SurfOS issues business update, state of affairs since launch
As aircraft operator Surf Air Mobility continues its tech push and Palantir partnership, SurfOS issued update on progress and expectations.
September sports betting numbers show North Carolina on record pace
September marked the fourth-highest paid wagering total since North Carolina launched legal sports betting in March 2024. It could mean even bigger numbers in October and November.
US health department to remove broad black box warning from three estrogen patch products
Oct 30 () - The US health department on Friday approved the removal of the strictest "black box" warnings from the labels of three estradiol transdermal patches, the hormone therapies used to treat ...
A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era
The nation’s major political parties are at a crossroads. Win or lose Tuesday, the end of the 2026 midterms marks the beginning of a high-stakes fight over the direction of the Republican and Democratic parties as the Trump era nears its end.
Business Software Alliance Ups In-House Lobbying Costs By $110K
Business Software Alliance raised in-house lobbying costs $110,000 in Q3, including work on the PREVAIL Act, a patent-challenge proposal. Read more.
What First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call
First Business Financial Services (NASDAQ:FBIZ) reported record third-quarter 2026 pre-tax, pre-provision and bottom-line earnings, supported by loan and deposit growth, an expanded net interest margin and lower expenses. President and CEO Dave Seiler said earnings per share increased 6% from the s
What’s in Your Vape Cart in 2026?
Recent studies showing heavy metal contamination in cannabis vape carts illustrate the need for additional testing and regulatory guidelines.
Contract Projections for top Rays free agents
Former General Manger Jim Bowden’s annual free agency column at the Athletic offers the keenest insights into contract projections out there. Usually this exercise is something skippable for Rays fans, as the likelihood the team will be spending top dollar is fairly low, but there’s an unusually high number of Rays-related free agents on the […]
Indiana basketball adding court sponsor at Assembly Hall
Indiana basketball is partnering with Lilly for a "significant" multiyear court advertising partnership.
Jensen Ackles and Justin Hartley reunite for mysterious new mission in ‘Tracker’ clip (exclusive)
Jensen Ackles will make his much-anticipated return as Russell Shaw and team up with Justin Hartley’s Colter Shaw in the Nov. 1 episode of ‘Tracker.’
Giovanni Carnevali sends stern message to underperforming Juventus squad
Luciano Spalletti has ordered Juventus players to attend a training retreat as the club attempts to address their disappointing run of form. Sporting director Giovanni Carnevali has also delivered a s...
Premiere Cinemas expanding at South Plains Mall with new massive family entertainment center
A major entertainment expansion is on the way to the South Plains Mall.
Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s ‘Monday Night Football’ Clash Revealed: ‘Never Thought You’d Do It to Me’
A bitter dispute between longtime NFL broadcasting partners Troy Aikman and Joe Buck has spilled into the open, raising questions about whether the pair will remain together after this season. New details about their heated confrontation before an October 12 Monday Night Football game emerged, The Athletic reported on Friday, October 30. Sources familiar with […]
Upper Leacock Township mental health provider to host open house Nov. 8 at new location
A former Leacock Township mental health provider, Integrate Therapy and Wellness, will celebrate opening at its new location and its expanded therapy staff during an open house from 1-4 p.m.
Essentia Health hosting holiday fundraisers
If you want to get a jump on your holiday shopping and help support a good cause, Essentia Health is offering two fundraising opportunities in the Twin Ports in early November.
5 Questions With: Kristen Fitzpatrick, Harvard Business School's Senior Managing Director Of Career & Professional Development
HBS’s Kristen Fitzpatrick explains how coaching, alumni connections, and AI help MBA students navigate today’s job market.
NASA Explores Potential Commercial Servicing for Hubble Telescope
NASA issued a Request for Information Oct. 29 to learn more about industry capabilities for in-space servicing to support the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope.
Ozarks Senior Gets Front-Row Seat to Guatemalan Politics
A passion for politics and public service took University of the Ozarks senior Gabriel Mendoza of Guatemala straight to the halls of his home country’s Congress this past summer, where he gained a firsthand look at the legislative process through a unique internship opportunity. Mendoza, a triple major in business management, psychology and political science, […]
Political analysts shift Spartz-Ford race to the left ahead of Election Day
The change is the latest sign that U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, who won reelection by 18 points last cycle, may not have as swift a route to victory.
Panthers part ways with defensive coach after Packers loss
Carolina Panthers make a coaching change on defense, moving on from a coordinator following a tough road loss.
Millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day as early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds
Early voting is continuing to significantly outpace the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate races, according to an Associated Press analysis of voting data five days before Election Day.
Community Investments: Corporate Engagement as Good Business
To strengthen communities, Alaska businesses contribute via donations, volunteerism, and partnerships.
Home health aide arrested for allegedly killing elderly Queens woman, police sources say
Reproductive Rights Left on the Table: Senator Cappelletti Reflects on Unfinished Business as Legislative Session Concludes
Harrisburg – October 30, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Senate recessed last Wednesday, October 22, with only two additional session days scheduled through the end of the 2026-2027 legislative session. As the chamber recessed—currently controlled by Republicans—the Senate left hundreds of bills on the table, including several that would advance reproductive freedoms in the Commonwealth. Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) said many of these state-level protections are critical for Pennsylvanians as Republicans in Washington continue to dismantle the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. “Wrapping up this legislative session and looking ahead to next Tuesday, access to abortion care is at the very top of my mind. I’m deeply disturbed that the majority party in our chamber was once again unwilling to come to the table and move lifesaving legislation that would protect basic healthcare in Pennsylvania,” said Senator Cappelletti, who served as the Director of Policy for Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates prior to her time in the legislature. Senator Cappelletti has proposed several bills to address reproductive healthcare, and three proposals to protect abortion care were left on the table for the third session in a row since she introduced them. On November 30, 2026, all legislative proposals not signed into law […]
Netanyahu loses majority as Israel's political parties seek path to new government
With final election results leaving both major blocs short of a majority, Fox News Digital reporter Efrat Lachter reports from Israel on the negotiations that could determine the country's next government.
‘Play-Doh With Margo’: New YouTube Series Encourages Preschoolers to Get Creative
Hasbro's new YouTube series Play-Doh with Margo is squishy fun and benefits children's creativity and development.
Federal financial assistance now available to businesses impacted by BWCAW closures and wildfires
Several months after closures in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounding wildfire impacts disrupted businesses across northeastern Minnesota, some are still dealing with the summer’s financial fallout. This week, Cook County officials announced that small businesses and nonprofit organizations that experienced financial impacts can now access federal financial assistance through the U.S. Small...
Commissioner Brett Yormark leaving Big 12 after January
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is leaving the conference, a decision he made as he prepares to take another job outside of college sports.
Which political party is better for your pocketbook?
Personal income grew 2.8% when Republicans controlled the White House vs. 3.1% when Democrats were in charge.
Ian McKellen remembers Patrick Stewart, teases final 'Avengers: Doomsday' role
Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen speak at John L. Tishman Auditorium at University Center on January 28, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for SAG
Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer becomes second-youngest player in NBA history to record triple-double
This electric screwdriver uses a camera and AI to figure out what bit you need
When did screwdrivers get smart?
Broncos Listed As Trade Option For Colts RB Jonathan Taylor
ESPN insiders link Denver to the Indianapolis superstar as the trade deadline nears, potentially providing the offensive spark needed to secure a postseason run and transform their backfield.
Panthers Fire Multiple Coaches Following Loss to Packers
The Carolina Panthers reportedly fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and Jonathan Cooley, naming Todd Wash interim DC after losing to the Packers.
Marsh Netherlands appoints new chief
U.S. firm Marsh McLennan Companies Inc. has appointedKristof De Bremme as chief executive officer of Marsh Netherlands, succeeding David Sanderse, who will become chairman of the Netherlands business…
Spring meteorite part of new Houston Museum of Natural Science exhibit
A mysterious explosion in Spring is now an exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
APEC Business Travel Card Validity Extended
To facilitate business travel within the Asia-Pacific region, China has extended the maximum permitted stay for APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders in China from 60 days to 90 days, effective November 1, 2026. The ABTC provides significant advantages for business travelers from participating Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economies. With the ABTC, cardholders can travel freely between member countries without the need to obtain individual business visas for each trip, which greatly reduces the time, cost and administrative burden associated with frequent cross-border travel. Additionally, they benefit from expedited immigration processing, including access to special lanes at airports, although the level of convenience and border clearance infrastructure may differ depending on the country. The card is typically valid for five years, minimizing the need for frequent visa renewals. Furthermore, business travelers are vetted and pre-approved before the card is issued, ensuring smoother entry procedures upon arrival.
DeForest Area Public Library News
Phew! We made it past the Family Halloween Party a couple of weeks ago, and past the Haunted Library this past weekend. And it isn’t even Halloween yet!
How Election Day can affect your heart
Political campaigns can do more than raise your blood pressure. Studies link election stress to irregular heartbeats and an increase in heart attacks.
Trump will rally in Kansas and Iowa after initially canceling weekend trips before midterms
President Donald Trump has rescheduled campaign rallies in a pair of critical Midwestern states that he had previously canceled.
QB Ty Dieffenbach explains 'biggest differences' that set UCLA apart
"I think that is one of the biggest differences on this team, and why we’re so close with each other. We aren’t just isolated within position groups."
Keeneland Race Course hosts top thoroughbred horses in Breeders' Cup
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships is set for Keeneland Race Course in Kentucky for its annual two-day series. Here is what to know.
It’s Time For Ohio State To Hit Its Stride
The bye week for Ohio State is finally over as it prepares to win at USC for the first time in 80 years. Can the Buckeyes do it without Julian Sayin?
Why Glenville Was Disqualified From OHSAA Football Playoffs
When the Ohio high school football playoffs begin on Friday, Glenville won’t be a part of the action. One of the state’s powerhouses, the Tarblooders out of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District have been disqualified by a ruling from the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). The announcement came on Thursday and sent shockwaves through […] The post Why Glenville Was Disqualified From OHSAA Football Playoffs appeared first on HEAVY.
Ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother is off the air in Ohio
Ramaswamy said during a campaign appearance in Vandalia, Ohio, on Thursday that the ad’s planned run was over.
Brewers fans flood streets for a long-awaited championship victory parade
Brewers fans were lining the streets of Milwaukee early Friday morning, with thousands expected for a parade celebrating the franchise’s first World Series title.
LSU Football Week 9 College Football Playoff Rooting Guide
LSU football has a bye this week, but games around the sport can impact the playoff race. Here's who LSU should be rooting for.
Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate as Justice Department escalates investigation
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied Thursday that she knew anything about an effort to put another candidate on the Alaska ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent as the Justice Department escalated a criminal investigation with new grand jury subpoenas.
Showtimes for 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Entertainment at Magic Kingdom
The showtimes for the 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party entertainment at Magic Kingdom are now available.
Politics
By the time you kindly readers get to partake of this column, the 2026 midterm election will have happened. As per usual, the campaigning by the candidates of both political parties, and their partisan supporters,...
Clemson animal health officials: keep domestic birds away from wild waterfowl and their waters
The call comes as waterfowl take wing along the Atlantic Flyway and migrate south to overwinter, carrying with them diseases such as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
Political Patronage Is a Public Administration Problem
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Jan Manuel Cubero JiménezOctober 30, 2026 Political patronage is often discussed as a hiring problem. It is also a public administration problem. The question is not only who gets a government job. It is […]
Proposals to ditch clock changes weigh health impacts, recreation
The time for clocks to fall back is coming on Sunday and dueling proposals in Congress aim to bring twice yearly clock changes to an end.
Apple AirTag Sale
Apple’s AirTags are the best Bluetooth trackers for iPhone owners with a large network and precise finding. Pick up a four-pack at an all-time low price.
Data: Leadership and revenue of the top women led business in MA
These top companies represent total revenue and operation budget of $164 billion. Take a closer look at their leadership.
Meet Massachusetts' Women power players: $164B impact
Meet the power players on the annual list from The Women’s Edge.
Michael King elects free agency, but could remain with Padres
News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 30, 2026.
We Sat Down With Sports' Leading Decisionmakers
NFL Launches Fund w/ General Atlantic, Panther's $1.3B Stadium, NBA x Kalshi & Polymarket
Bayer wins Roundup weedkiller cancer trial while awaiting settlement ruling
Bayer won a trial on Thursday over claims by three women that its Roundup weedkiller caused their cancer, while awaiting a broader ruling from a separate court on the company’s $7.25…
SLOPAGANDA! How to combat MAGA’s AI manipulation POISONING politics
Slopaganda has spread far and wide in the midterm elections, and there’s only one question: Can it be stopped? Brandy Zadrozny, a senior enterprise reporter for MS NOW, provides answers in the latest episode of The Deep End, a digital video series about how disinformation is changing your world — from politics to health to culture. Her investigation covers the rise of AI-generated propaganda and President Trump’s enthusiastic embrace of it, the shadowy operatives who used it to swing an election in Florida, and Brandy’s own slopaganda experiment that shows why AI technology is in desperate need of guardrails that protect voters and democracy itself.
WeWork CEO explains what it takes to fix a damaged company coming out of bankruptcy
As part of Business Insider's The Long Play, John Santora shared what it takes to turn a damaged company into one built to last
Brewers World Series championship parade, rally live coverage
We have live coverage of the parade and rally in Milwaukee to celebrate the Brewers' World Series championship.
The persisting paradox of men's health
A new series in The Lancet argues for the need to investigate a paradox of men’s health: why men experience worse health outcomes than women, even though they hold undeniable privilege.
Health dept issues violation for broken elevator at Indy apartment complex
INDIANAPOLIS– The Marion County Health Department has issued a violation notice to an Indianapolis landlord after residents complained their only elevator has been broken for several weeks. Tenants at the Commodore Apartments, located at 30th and N Pennsylvania St, are having a hard time getting groceries up and down the stairs. Anthony Foreman is in […]
Business leader Roux de Bézieux to head 2030 Winter Games organising committee
Businessman Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux, the former head of France's main employers' federation, was on Thursday appointed head of the committee organising the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Cook Political Report shifts 12 more House races toward Democrats
The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, on Friday shifted a dozen more House races toward Democrats in the final stretch of the midterm cycle. The latest move forecasts more …
Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day
Early voting is surging ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, particularly in states with competitive Senate races.
Packers’ Josh Jacobs assigns blame for ‘handcuff’ TD celebration confusion
Green Bay Packers weighs in on surprising TD celebration.
Science Begins With Wonder and Sometimes With a Salamander.
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Don & Beth Straus Center at Birch Bay Village. BAR HARBOR—The children had come to see the axolotls, those odd little salamanders with pink frills around their heads and the remarkable ability to grow back what they lose. But also there were stickers. There were crafts. There was the kind of excitement that makes a roomful of kindergarteners forget, for a little while, that sitting still is ever a requirement. And then there were the animals themselves, alive in their clear cases at the MDI Biological Laboratory, where 12 children from Pemetic Elementary School got to meet the creatures they had been learning about in class. “Do you love them?” their teacher, Carol Null, asked. The answer came back in a chorus. “I do!” “I do!” “I do too,” Null said, smiling. “I love them even more now.” That was the thing about a day at the lab. Science was no longer a picture in a book, or a word on a classroom wall. It had a face, a tail, and a set of extraordinary powers. And for a child, sometimes that is where wonder begins. Sometimes learning about science is about stickers. Sometimes it’s about bright pink feathers and getting super excited about that glow in the dark. Sometimes learning about science is joy—pure and simple joy. That’s how it was October 28 at the MDI Bio Lab as Miss Hannah (known in the lab as Dr. Hannah Lust, director of STEM, undergraduate and graduate Training), other scientists, graduate students, and MDI Bio Lab staff, hosted 12 students from Carol Null’s Pemetic Elementary School’s kindergarten class. The 2.5-hour program created by Dr. Lust focused on axolotls, a species of mole salamanders, a superhero in the animal world: a superhero with some scientific-study worthy superpowers. One of those superpowers come from the axolotls’ ability to regenerate body parts, including entire limbs. But also, they’re cute. This fall, before coming to the internationally renowned lab nestled in Salsbury Cove, Null has been integrating axolotls into her class. They’ve been part of the kids’ vocabulary and their storytelling. They’ve been part of science. They’ve been part of the children’s learning about facts vs opinions. The Pemetic Elementary kindergarten students learn about invasive species and the impact on the ecology and one student related it to their dad, who lobsters, and his worries about green craps, an invasive species in Maine. “Are they bigger or smaller than you thought they’d be?” the children are asked after the scientists show them multiple see-through cases of axolotls, lined up on a table that they’re told not to jiggle. “Bigger!” “I think they’re bigger.” “Smaller!” The bio lab opening its doors to the collaborations and to students and families is a norm, but this is the first program of this kind. It’s meant to encourage kindergarten students about axolotls. But when the students come to the bio lab something else happens too—something beyond Null’s child-focused teaching—the students see science—and the regenerating creatures in real life. They do crafts. They speak with them. They meet people who know all about them: scientists and educators who talk to the kids like they’re equals. That’s a superhero power, too. Null speaks about meeting the kids where they’re at in her classroom, letting their interest and hearts lead her in their learning. That requires recognition of interests, of individuality, of empathy. Some would argue that’s a super power, too, but it’s also in those 12 students as they listen to the storybook, encounter those live axolotls, and hear about how axolotls might help advance society’s understanding of human health. As Eddie Seckeler (comparative animal models, CORE facility manager), carefully puts the axolotls on a cart and rolls them away, some of the children stop what they’re doing to watch. “Bye axolotls.” “Bye!” “Bye!” The axolotls are not just images in a book, Hello, I’m an axolotl by Hayley and John Rocco; they are real and cool. MDI Biological Laboratory scientists Dr. Prayag Murawala and Dr. James Godwin who both feature in the Roccos’ book. The kindergarteners get to meet them in real life, off the page, in the world, doing science. They learn from them, laugh with them. “The visit is about more than meeting an unusual animal. By introducing children to scientists working in their own community, the experience helps make science tangible and accessible. Students can see that science is not just something they read about in books or learn about at school. It is something real people do every day by asking questions, making observations and working to understand how the world works,” explains MDI Biological Laboratory Director of Communications Rebecca Woods. While the students make axolotl-related crafts around tables, graduate students and staff help out. Ryan holds up his construction paper setting and axolotl to show Omar Maged, a graduate student. “Do you like it?” Ryan asks, eyes wide, turning from his axolotl to look up at Omar. Omar studies the construction paper for a moment, smiles and says definitively, each word important. “It is beautiful.” Null says that she’s so thankful for all the “amazing” community partners that her school and her students get to interact with as they learn and grow and live, but emphasized how the MDI Bio Lab goes out of its way to create something meaningful, something that allows her young students to build their own agency, to know that they can be impactful in their community, to show them how how things they learn about in text is connected to themselves and their community. Woods explains, “Axolotls have an extraordinary ability to regenerate, or regrow, certain body parts, including limbs. Scientists study these animals to understand how regeneration works and what their biology might teach us about tissue repair and healing in humans.” The children enter the space for “a memorable introduction to a big scientific question,” Woods said. “How can some animals regrow body parts? The encounter encourages children to look closely, wonder about what they see and begin to understand how scientists use observations and experiments to investigate questions.” “For the students, the visit is an opportunity to explore a fascinating animal and meet scientists in their own community,” Woods explains. “For MDI Biological Laboratory, it is a chance to share the excitement of research, nurture curiosity, and help young learners discover that science begins with asking questions.“ At the beginning of the school year, Pemetic kindergarteners didn’t know what the axolotl was—at least not exactly—now they know all about the axolotl’s life cycle. “It’s different than a butterfly,” one student told Mrs. Null. It is. The change and knowledge might seem small**,** but it offers a glimpse of what happens when a subject moves beyond the pages of a book and into a child’s world. The children have been learning about butterflies at the Charlotte Rhoades Park and Butterfly Garden. At both the garden and the MDI Bio Lab, the children see the animals, meet the scientists who study them and at the lab encounter a question that researchers are still working to answer: how can some creatures regenerate body parts, and what might that teach us about healing in humans? They leave with gift bags, paper-plate salamanders, new things to wonder about and a connection between the science they learn in school and the work happening in their own community. The axolotls may be remarkable for their ability to grow back what they have lost. For these young students, the day offers something different: a chance to discover how much there is to ask, observe, and imagine. When Null’s students had time to use chalk and draw whatever they want, in the beginning of the year, they drew rainbows. Now? They’re using that chalk and choosing to draw axolotls instead. About MDI Bio Laboratory For more than 125 years, MDI Bio Lab has been a center for training and research in comparative biology. In the last two decades its biomedical research has focused on aging, regeneration, and environmental toxins. The Laboratory houses 11 research groups staffed by an international team of world-class scientists and graduate students. It also leads a statewide network of colleges, universities and research institutions that collaborate to provide training, research experiences and financial support to help young Mainers play a bigger role in today’s biomedical revolution. Located on Maine’s rugged coast, the Laboratory’s 100+ acre campus houses research facilities, cottages and dorms that house visiting scientists and students. It is also home to MDI Bioscience, a subsidiary working to design innovative techniques to speed the drug discovery process. The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Rick Osann Art. 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Former Pasadena mall to become $75M health center as city faces healthcare access challenges
Harris Health is converting the former Dillard’s at Pasadena Town Square Mall into a $75 million, 60,000-square-foot Pasadena Square Health Center to consolidate three existing clinics and improve healthcare access.