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Help wanted: citizen scientists needed to clean plastic from the beaches of Hawaii

In Maui, the Eastern Pacific Gyre is depositing trash on the shores of paradise. Teams of citizen scientists are cleaning the beaches and… Read More

Patty D’Andrea uses horses to help youth with disabilities at the Healing Horse Ranch

The Healing Horse ranch is where Patty D’Andrea uses horses to help heal youth with disabilities in Manor, Texas. Story produced by: Gabriela… Read More

The First Robotics Competition prepares students for a bright future

Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology, the FIRST Robotics Competition is the ultimate sport for the mind. Story produced… Read More

Citizen Scientists help monitor the reintroduction of Elk to Jackson County, Wisconsin

There is are new deer in town and they are big and have some issues. Elk have been reintroduced into Jackson County Wisconsin, and… Read More

Teens don’t always have a reliable food source

When students noticed an unspoken need for reliable food sources, Alaina Moran decided to do something about it by establishing the share-a-meal program… Read More

Flint water is still in crisis and residents speak out

Students explore why the city of Flint Michigan is still having problems with lead in its water. Story produced by: Aidan Warneck, William… Read More

E-Bird keeps delivering for the birders of the world

E-Bird allows birders to see more birds, create and track field lists of sightings and share them with the broader birding community. E-bird is not… Read More

Time Out Youth provides space to get support and be yourself

The Time Out Youth Center offers services to LGBTQ youth, families, and couples, like counseling, help to find clothing, a job or just… Read More

Students create a learning tool for citizen scientists with Finger Lakes Phenology trail

Phenology is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant/animal life. Studying these cyclical occurrences is key to managing… Read More

How one teen overcame her reluctance to seek counseling

After a traumatic car accident that killed her goddaughter, Mariah felt sad and lost but didn’t know what to do. Mariah’s mom sought… Read More

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