Chris Conte
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How museums are preparing for climate-related natural disasters
For decades, museums nationwide set strict, uniform standards for temperature and humidity. But now, different regions call for different guidelines. → Read More
Vermont's last one-room schoolhouse carries on 170-year-old tradition
In the early 1900's there were around 190,000 one-room schoolhouses in the U.S., today there are fewer than 400 → Read More
Timing is critical when testing well water for bacteria, experts say
Experts say the time of year homeowners get their well water tested could dramatically impact the kind of results they see. → Read More
The card you send for Valentine's Day may be more important than the flowers
Most people stress over the flowers on Valentine's Day but experts say it's really the card you should be putting all your effort into → Read More
As heating prices soar, chimney sweeps are struggling to keep up with demand
Looking to keep their home heating systems running efficiently, many Americans are calling in chimney sweeps. → Read More
Coyotes, sharpshooters, and the wildlife debate that’s divided one small American town
In recent years, the number of coyote attacks on pets in Nahant, Massachusetts has gotten so bad, the USDA has had to step in. → Read More
Virtual reality is helping these nursing students prepare for the real world
With the help of virtual reality headsets, nursing students are getting futuristic hands-on training. → Read More
For families with kids, a cancer diagnosis can be a difficult conversation to navigate
A few years ago, the mother of two found a lump. Doctors eventually diagnosed her with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. → Read More
Cleaning up our nation's waterways is proving harder than first thought
On the surface, things may look calm here. However, this watershed, which touches six states and spans over 64,000 square miles, is sick. → Read More
Could dogs be the key to curing childhood cancer?
Through funding from the Moonshot initiative, researchers are gaining ground in cancer treatment for both humans and canines → Read More
For homeless youth, sometimes finding a place to live isn't always the answer
Terry Cole has been helping this country’s youth homeless population in non-traditional ways. He’s the founder of Street Youth Ministry in Austin. → Read More
Breast cancer survivors learn insurance companies won't cover cost of baby formula
Breast cancer survivors are learning insurance companies won't pay for formula when they become a new mom → Read More
Efforts underway to bring the American chestnut tree back from virtual extinction
The American chestnut tree back could make a comeback from extinction, and a project is on the cusp of receiving government approval → Read More
The high-tech push to speed up how our packages are delivered this Christmas
The company has spent decades helping to improve the speed at which packages in this country are delivered by working with companies to roll out state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and robotics. → Read More
This nonprofit is using medical students to help Americans deal with medical debt
An estimated 16 million Americans are drowning in under $195 billion in medical debt they can't afford. This nonprofit is using medical students to help. → Read More
These e-tattoos can tell when you're stressed
Those e-tattoos are placed strategically on a person’s palm. No other place on the body tells us more about our moods or stress. → Read More
Same-sex couples may have an upper hand in dealing with stress
Same-sex couples may have a better time managing stress as compared to their different-sex counterparts, new research states. → Read More
New college course aims to combat rise in antisemitism
The university is launching a new college course called “Antisemitism After the Holocaust.” The goal is to give students a space to talk about what they’re seeing and experiencing. → Read More
Drought conditions could impact Christmas tree supply in coming years
Across most of the U.S., this year has not been merry or bright for Christmas tree farmers. In Wells, Maine, six of the last eight years have been a severe drought. → Read More
Online grief communities offering non-traditional spaces to mourn
The website was launched in 2014--long before the pandemic--when online mental health services weren't widely available. → Read More