Articles filed under Science
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Clean Air & Water Show: Learning how to combat pollution with community-based solutionsMar 25, 2024 12:51 pm - The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn is teaming with SCARCE to hold an informational event titled: “The Clean Air & Water Show” on Thursday, April 4. It will be hel...
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Simulation shows why April solar eclipse may be especially magnificentMar 24, 2024 5:48 am - When the moon blocks the sun and day turns to night on April 8, the sky will take on an otherworldly appearance for those in the path of totality — the roughly 115-mile-w...
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McHenry County robotics team advances to world competitionMar 11, 2024 11:29 pm - The Golden Ratio Robotics team in Cary beat out nearly 160 teams in Illinois to become one of four teams representing Illinois in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognit...
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Elgin High environmental teachers to visit the Elgin Ikes March 5Feb 27, 2024 8:48 pm - On Tuesday, March 5, the Elgin chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America will be hosting a program presented by the environmental teachers of Elgin High School. They ...
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Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with Extension climate series for farmersFeb 27, 2024 5:18 pm - Weather trends are changing. Be prepared for how it can affect your farming operation with expert updates from University of Illinois and Purdue University. The bi-state...
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Join in Maple Sugaring Days at Creek Bend Nature Center March 2-3Feb 26, 2024 2:27 pm - Learn how to tap a maple tree and taste pure, local syrup at the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s Maple Sugaring Days on Friday and Saturday, March 2-3, from noo...
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Learn about ‘The Science of Perception Deception’ on March 6Feb 22, 2024 11:29 pm - Does your brain have a mind of its own? Learn how about “Mind Games: The Science of Perception Deception” on Wednesday, March 6, at the St. Charles Public Library. In th...
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Join project to track ephemerals coming out this spring in Kane CountyFeb 22, 2024 9:38 pm - Ephemerals are woodland plants that emerge early in spring, and flower before the trees leaf out. This spring, help track when and where spring ephemerals are emerging f...
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New media artist and educator Agnes Chavez named Fermilab’s 2024 guest artistFeb 22, 2024 6:27 pm - New Mexico-based artist Agnes Chavez will work with Fermilab scientists to explore new ways to use data visualization, light, sound and space to communicate the importance and relevance of science, in particular research on particles called neutrinos.
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Learn ‘Why Butterflies Need Volcanoes’ during online program Feb. 28Feb 21, 2024 3:26 pm - The recent announcement of a dramatic decline in this year’s population of overwintering monarchs has increased interest in knowing more about the challenges the butter...