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Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings For All Positions: Rashee Rice And Lamar Jackson Rise As They Overcome Injury
Our final fantasy football rankings for all positions for Week 8.
At launch, there were more iPhone Duo in stores than online
Apple chose to have perhaps four times more iPhone Duo stock at retail than for sale online on launch day, and even so, most went home empty-handed.
Gen Z doesn’t think their degrees will land them work anymore, so they’re becoming their own bosses instead—and these college towns are thriving
As AI upends the job market, exclusive GoDaddy data finds a new wave of entrepreneurial activity taking root in some lesser-known college towns.
Penn State vs. Purdue: Three Keys to Victory
Penn State returns to Beaver Stadium Saturday to host 3-4 Purdue. Will this be the Nittany Lions' first Big Ten win of the season, or will the Boilermakers snap a 22-year-long losing streak against the blue and white? If Penn State hopes to turn the four-game losing streak into an 8-4 season, the former must …
'Star Trek's' William Shatner and George Takei honor the death of Walter Koenig
'Rest well, my dear friend. Keep navigating a steady course.'
Review: Predator Atlas 8: Is Arc G3 Extreme a Game-Changer for PC Handhelds?
A brilliant handheld held back by Windows.
Jay Craven: When Sandman Sims Came To Town
I was taking down my podcast set-up at the Co-op last Saturday when I saw pioneering St. Johnsbury bookseller Caroline Demaio, my longest running friend in the Northeast Kingdom. She
Historic Stockyards City to Host Inaugural ‘Big Ball in Cowtown’ with Entertainment by Rep. Jay Steagall
Western swing, heritage, and community fellowship take center stage next week as Stockyards City Main Street hosts the first-ever "Big Ball in Cowtown" on Friday, November 6, at FOP Lodge 123 (1624 S Agnew Ave) in Oklahoma City. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and serves as a major fundraiser to preserve and celebrate the
Sutter Health cancels plans for a new $1 billion East Bay hospital
The healthcare giant is scrapping plans for a new East Bay flagship campus announced last year..
Red Wings Could Trade Two Stars Without Starting Another Rebuild
The Detroit Red Wings could reshape their roster by trading Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson without beginning another lengthy rebuild.
NPR special: 5 takeaways from a year of listening to swing voters
Every election, there is a crucial sliver of voters who help determine which candidates win. Here are five takeaways from a year of listening to voters who backed Biden in 2020 and then Trump in 2024.
NPR special: 5 takeaways from a year of listening to swing voters
Every election, there is a crucial sliver of voters who help determine which candidates win. Here are five takeaways from a year of listening to voters who backed Biden in 2020 and then Trump in 2024.
Crimson Desert Enhanced Edition gets a surprise demo on PlayStation and Xbox, lets you play for 5 hours and carry over your save data
You have until January 2027 to see what all the fuss is about in a game that took the world by storm earlier this year.
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.
EA reportedly closed BioWare because it was forced to choose between Mass Effect 5 and Star Wars Battlefront 3
BioWare closed because EA faced a choice between sci-fi games Mass Effect 5 and Star Wars Battlefront 3, a new report says. And BioWare lost out.
Some Interesting Data as Boston Celtics Begin Run in NBA Cup
What does Boston need to do to advance in the fourth edition of the event?
Jason Robertson’s Future Stands Between Dallas and Dylan Larkin
Pierre LeBrun says the Dallas Stars have their own contract clock to beat before Dylan Larkin. #RedWings
Two Xbox games look set to be delisted in December 2026
Both Street Outlaws: The List and Street Outlaws 2: Winner Takes All look set to be delisted from the Xbox store at the end of December 2026.
Soule shines among Europe’s top Under 25s
Matias Soulé continues to shine for Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma, and now the numbers confirm it. According to an analysis published by the statistics portal Beyond90, the Giallorossi striker is the...
‘A smart piece of entertainment’ or ‘starchy’ and ‘listless’? ‘A Few Good Men’ Broadway revival draws a mixed verdict from critics
Bradley Whitford reunites with Aaron Sorkin in a role made famous onscreen by Jack Nicholson.
8 protein-rich food groups and 2 intake rules from Harvard Health
Harvard Health names eight food groups that supply protein and explains how much to eat each day and where the limits sit.
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.
Pope Leo makes history in US election with move confirmed by Vatican
Pope Leo XIV requested a mail ballot from Vatican City to vote in Illinois' midterm elections, potentially the first pope to vote in a U.S. election.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air MSU Hockey game Saturday
No. 4 Michigan State will play No. 8 North Dakota on Saturday night in the 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Austin, Texas, and there’s a new way to watch.
Maximum Entertainment Sellers Seek Halt To Restrictions
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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.
Milan and Juventus set sights on Ghilardi
Daniele Ghilardi is carving out an increasingly important place for himself in Gian Piero Gasperini’s pecking order. After a season with few chances, the 2003-born defender has begun to find greater...
Ireland 'have it in us' to claim Springboks series win
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side are ready for their "second ascent" as they target a historic series win over South Africa.
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.
O'Neill agrees with McGregor about Celtic issues
Manager Martin O'Neill says he is in "full agreement" with captain Callum McGregor's assessment of Celtic's issues, but insisted they will "sort it out".
Michigan Teachers Head Back to School for Science of Reading Training
In 2010, Karlee Little attended Central Michigan University to learn how to teach elementary school. Now a veteran teacher, she’s back in the classroom as a student. Little, like so many Michigan teac...
Cash flow management gets real-time data for lending
Cash flow management is moving into lending as Intuit uses real-time QuickBooks data to grow loans from $400 million to nearly $7 billion.
Is Meta’s Muse the Start of the Business-to-Agent Era?
Consumer AI agents are here, and they carry an understanding of the user that no brand app can match. Businesses need to be ready to serve agents as customers.
Legendary Motown group to play at Sunday's Lions game
The Lions battle the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field at 1 p.m. Sunday.
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.
Young students give new teachers infections; the daylight saving time debate; circadian depression; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Axios Nashville (flu season beginning early); Prevention (how long does norovirus last?); Education Week (how young students make new teachers sick). AAMC News posted a story about the debate about whether to eliminate the twice-yearly time change, and, if so, whether to permanently stay on standard or daylight time. Beth Malow, MD, director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Center, is quoted in the piece. A Men’s Health story on circadian depression, a type of depression caused by an out-of-synch internal clock in the brain, quotes Aaron Brinen, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Michael Lester, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a Medscape story about treating chronic bronchitis with bronchial rheoplasty. Shravani Durbhakula, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, was quoted in a CNN piece about the drug cychlorphine. Art Dalley, PhD, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, emeritus, was quoted in a story in The Guardian about anatomical donation. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society quoted Subramaniam Sriram, MBBS, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center, in a story on its website about the differences in brain and spinal cord lesions in MS. (Note: some links may require registration or subscription)
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.
Rangers Prospects Have Big Day in Fall League Action
It was a day to remember for the Texas Rangers prospects who took the field in the Arizona Fall League for another Surprise Saguaros victory.
UAMS' Arkansas Center for Women and Infants' Health Making Inroads, Pushing Forward
| A lot has happened in the world of maternal and infant health in Arkansas since early 2025, when the Arkansas Center for Women and Infants’ Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) began implementing plans to reduce the state’s high rates of maternal and infant mortality.…
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.
Goodwill Seemingly Has No Clue It's Selling a Previously Unknown Leica Prototype Lens
What a crazy thing to have at Goodwill.
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.
Sunday Science Program at A Church
The Central Colorado Humanists’ Sunday Science program will feature a talk on “Aircraft Design and Operation for Safety” at 9am A Church at 419 D Street i
Exclusive Preview: The Lab Press releases portable editions, including SUPER SCIENCE VOL. 1
The Lab Press launches portables of ogns like Super Science Volume 1 that keep the quality of their signature designs intact
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?
How Jewish teens in Colorado are finding their political voices before they can vote
Whether volunteering for candidates or speaking up about antisemitism, students say they don’t need a vote to make a difference.
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.
Scientists Are Helping Blind People See Again by Turning Other Eye Cells Into Light Sensors
Nobel-winning science is helping people see again, and it started with algae.
Two Dans, three Bobs: Alaska Senate controversy evokes 2024 WA fiasco
In Washington, the same-name scenario played out in 2024 when three-term Attorney General Bob Ferguson entered as the odds-on favorite in the race for governor.
Look: Sombr, Raye, Megan Moroney among stars at TIME100 Next gala
Sombr, Raye, Megan Moroney, Alex Warren and other rising stars in entertainment, sports, politics and more attended the TIME100 Next gala.
TN Politics: Election Day nears and nude photos enter the chat
State Sen. Brent Taylor says telling the truth about sending unsolicited nude selfies to multiple people makes him honest. Otis Sanford says it should make him disqualified.
Giants' Potential Grover Stewart Trade Faces Major Snag
The New York Giants could target defensive tackle Grover Stewart at the NFL trade deadline, but they face a major snag in trade talks.
Giants Reveal Potential Jaxson Dart Return Date
Had someone told New York Giants fans that the team would be leading the division entering Week 8 of the NFL season, the logical assumption a fan might have had is that quarterback Jaxson Dart had taken the next step in his development and cemented himself as the future of the franchise.Instead, it’s been a […] The post Giants Reveal Potential Jaxson Dart Return Date appeared first on HEAVY.
Yankees Were Never Going to Pursue Jake Bauers Anyway
The New York Yankees were never going to pursue Jake Bauer this MLB offseason.
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.
Motorola is officially launching its Signature 27 flagship next week
Motorola has officially confirmed that it will spill all of the details on its flagship Signature 27 phone next week....
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.
Bo Bichette’s Mets Decision Delays Inevitable
In the end, Bo Bichette made the decision everyone was expecting. Bichette opted-in to his New York Mets contract for 2027 on Thursday, according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon. It was a choice between making a guaranteed $42 million next season or risking it in free agency. Bichette didn’t take that risk. Coming off a […] The post Bo Bichette’s Mets Decision Delays Inevitable appeared first on HEAVY.
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,...
John Romero confirms his axed Xbox game has a new publisher and he’s rehired some staff
The game has been rescoped for a smaller team and “we’re just super happy”…
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).
Mid-Michigan entertainment for the weekend of Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 and beyond
Check out what’s going on around the area.
St. Pete businesses cash in on World Series crowds
Milwaukee Brewers supporters filled bars and restaurants, many arriving hours before the first pitch.
NHL Rumours: Maple Leafs Looking to Move Veteran Forward
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We're officially one month into the regular season, and teams are settling in, understanding how they match up against the rest of the league and where improvements are needed. One of those teams is the Toronto Maple Leafs. In …
Warriors vs Lakers Injury Report: Who’s Out for Marquee Matchup?
Who will suit up for the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Lakers?
Report: Nvidia Accelerating RTX 5080 24GB Launch, Could Arrive By December
RTX 50 Super, is that you?
Three Things Florida Must do to Defeat Georgia in Week 9
From forcing fumbles to unleashing Jadan Baugh, the Gators must execute a precise blueprint to topple the Bulldogs.
Northside ISD employees face higher health premiums as voters weigh tax increase
Stevens High School teachers said they plan to hold a peaceful protest in front of the school Monday after classes
General Dynamics tops quarterly estimates on robust Gulfstream, marine bookings
Oct 30 (Reuters) - General Dynamics on Friday beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit and revenue on strong bookings in its Gulfstream business jet and shipbuilding units, sending the defense contractor's shares up about 4% before the bell.
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.
Netanyahu survived Israel's election - but a political reckoning may only be beginning
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Netanyahu's political survival is remarkable. But the election has also revealed a weakened bloc, the beginnings of change, and serious failures by the pollsters.
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.
Alliance Entertainment Brings Exclusive Danny Elfman Signed Collectibles and Preserved Vinyl to L.A. Comic Con
PLANTATION, Fla., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT), a scaled entertainment commerce a...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day
Minnesota voters will elect a new governor and new senator Tuesday after retirement announcements by two prominent Democrats caused a reshuffling throughout the ballot. Voters will also decide races for
We Sat Down With Sports' Leading Decisionmakers
NFL Launches Fund w/ General Atlantic, Panther's $1.3B Stadium, NBA x Kalshi & Polymarket
‘Golden Bachelor’ subtly addresses breakup with Peg Munson
‘Golden Bachelor’ star Mel Owens subtly addressed his breakup with Peg Munson after he posted a gym selfie on Instagram.
Chemists create disappearing tattoos: here’s the science behind how they work
Different types of light are used to switch the tattoos on and off.
Cuban market brings new grocery option to Sioux Falls
A new Cuban market has opened as the owner hopes to bring the culture and tastes of his home country to Sioux Falls.
Arizona Cardinals Daily Links:
Can the Cardinals take advantage of a bad Cowboys defense to earn their third win?
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
The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, and Fold just hit an all-time low price weeks ahead of Black Friday
This Pixel 11 sale puts the entire Google Pixel 11 family on sale, taking up to $350 off unlocked models at several retailers.
The Result of Dissatisfaction Is Endless Political Deadlock
From France to Brazil, voters are railing against the status quo, even as the politics of disenchantment make lasting change nearly impossible.
Brewers blow away business projections with World Series title
Milwaukee established an MLB record for retail revenue during the postseason. Meanwhile, the team averaged 42,692 fans over eight home playoff dates at American Family Field, with ticket prices skyrocketing on the secondary market (which the Brewers don’t control).
James Gunn would ‘bend over backwards’ to bring Margot Robbie back as Harley Quinn
The DC Studios co-head, who was Robbie’s director on “The Suicide Squad,” fears the actress may have moved onto other things.
Minnesota Carlson Moments: Why Mental Health Matters in College
A senior shares how she overcame stress and doubt as a transfer student
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 […]
Seth Meyers praises 'stand-up comedy Obama' after Cheesecake Factory uproar
Seth Meyers is all for "stand-up comedy Obama."
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.
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. LINKS TO LEARN MORE NIH INBRE MDI BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY Pemetic Elementary School Hello, I’m an Axolotl Photos: Carrie Jones/Bar Harbor Story HELP SUPPORT THE BAR HARBOR STORY When we started The Bar Harbor Story, we didn’t know if anyone would read it. But you showed up. You shared. You sent tips. Now—over 400,000 views every month later—it’s clear: people here care about their community and each other. We’ve kept everything free because news should never be out of reach, but every one of our stories takes time to write, and your support keeps The Bar Harbor Story going. If you value our work, please consider a paid subscription, a founding membership, or a sponsorship. It truly helps us cover one more meeting, tell one more story, shine one more light. Even $5 a month makes a difference. Click here to become a one-time supporter now. Thank you so much for being here. Founding member information can be found here. Have questions about sponsorships? 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