Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week

A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient modelsThe government introduced new laws to protect endangered bird species from habitat loss

A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projectsResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adultsA famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospital

The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchersLocal businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy

Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energyDoctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster

The local museum hosted a "night at the museum" event with special tours and activitiesA new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents

The national park service announced plans to build new campgrounds in a popular national parkA major snack company recalled a popular product due to possible contamination with allergens

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• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation to add more bus routes
• ·Cross country team wins state championship with record breaking time
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·Researchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on sustainable catalysts
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·The police department launched a new app that lets residents report traffic violations with photos
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 400 bags of trash from local streets
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at home
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
• ·A major airline announced it will increase the number of flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months.
• ·Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities in evacuating residents from a flood-prone area
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championship