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Back to SearchHow a Wash U research team is using spider silk to combat plastic waste
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are using nature as inspiration to combat the growing problem of plastic pollution. In this encore …
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Missouri’s glades are trapped under trees. Botanists are freeing them by logging
In 2018, writer Robert Langellier and botanist Neal Humke cut down every tree across 19 acres in Pioneer Forest. Their aim was to restore one of the …
2 years, 2 months ago
Radiation exposure funding isn’t in the final defense bill. Here’s why U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley voted ‘no’
Congress is poised to give final approval to the National Defense Authorization Act, a customarily popular and bipartisan bill. But, U.S. Senator Jos…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Southern Illinoisan was sold. The new owner eliminated its entire news staff
December 8 was the last day for the staff of The Southern Illinoisan. Its new owner, Paxton Media Group, eliminated the entire staff of unionized wor…
2 years, 2 months ago
Hollywood filmmaker Reginald Hudlin credits East St. Louis upbringing for his unapologetic storytelling
Hollywood film producer and director Reginald Hudlin is the mind and energy behind cult classics “House Party” and “Boomerang” as well as “Marshall,”…
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How immigrant families preserve history, culture and familial bonds through language
Children of immigrants often face heritage language loss. St. Louis parents and community members are taking practical steps to maintain linguistic a…
2 years, 2 months ago
John Goodman loves live theater and St. Louis. He's coming home to support both
John Goodman has worked in Hollywood for nearly 50 years, but he’s always kept St. Louis close to his heart. The Affton native will be in town on Dec…
2 years, 2 months ago
How a St. Louis double Dutch club jumps for joy, friendship and community
Ki Chapman was searching for a way to get active and found her way back to a favorite childhood pastime — jumping double Dutch. Since discovering the…
2 years, 2 months ago
A report found St. Louis is one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly cities. But another found it’s one of the worst
In October, the City of St. Louis made two national rankings for LBGTQ+ friendliness, but each list told a different story. One list named it among t…
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Isaiah Maxi found nature in Missouri parks — and made more than 100 new friends
Isaiah Maxi has been hiking all over Missouri’s state parks — and he's not doing it alone. He documents his journeys on his Facebook group, “The Jour…
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