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December 8, 2025

Filling the Void: Gen Z and the Myth of Beauty

“They send me pictures of their faces with a filter that alters their features and say, ‘I want to look like this.'”

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December 8, 2025

Florida Promised to Protect Its Springs. Is It Keeping Its Word?

Beneath the clear blue surface of Florida’s springs, scientists are detecting unsettling changes. At the same time, a battle over how the state enforces its water rules is raising new questions about what it will take to safeguard them.

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December 8, 2025

Activists Rally to Save a Stately Pair of Seattle Oaks

A northern red oak tree believed to be more over one-hundred-year-old might be sacrificed for a new development’s driveway. The battle over it reveals much about Seattle’s struggle to balance growth and nature in The Emerald City.

November 18, 2025

Inside Griffith Observatory: How LA’s ‘Hood Ornament’ Connects Us to the Cosmos

Perched high above Los Angeles, Griffith Observatory has been inspiring wonder since 1935. Curator David Seidel and his team carry forward founder Griffith J. Griffith’s radical vision of a public observatory where anyone can look skyward — and see their place in the universe.

November 10, 2025

Nursing Science Evolves as the National Institute of Nursing Research Recognizes its 40th Anniversary

The National Institute of Nursing Research celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sept. 17 with a scientific symposium that highlighted its history, evolving research priorities, and contributions to supporting our nation’s health.