The streets around Terry Redlin Elementary School are getting a makeover this week in hopes to slow traffic near the campus and make crosswalks a little safer for pedestrians. This initiative from Sioux Falls Thrive Kid Link at Terry Redlin was sparked by feedback from neighbors during community meetings last year, who voiced concerns about…
China’s Longshan period which lasted from about 2600 to 2000 BCE is best known for its sophisticated pottery shapes, but their sophisticated plumbing is getting some well-deserved attention. A team of archaeologists found the oldest known ceramic water pipes in China, demonstrating that locals were capable of major feats of engineering without a centralized state…
Finding the perfect piece to add to your home decor, whether it is a statement piece or the perfect complement to items you already have, can be difficult (if you’re not looking in the right place). Over the past few years, Facebook Marketplace has become a hot spot for people seeking a great price on…
Harvesting your own sunflower seeds is a rewarding end-of-summer activity. Sunflowers are annuals, completing their life cycle in one season. Annuals have four main developmental phases from seed to seed: vegetative, reproductive, ripening, and senescence. A large, fully expanded sunflower head with showy, bright-yellow, ray petals is in the full reproductive stage. Seed will be…
(StatePoint) Want to live your best backyard life? Experts say outdoor flooring can help you do it. “Outdoor flooring can keep grass healthy by providing a solid path over high-traffic areas and define areas of your yard for different uses,” says landscape designer, Doug Scott of Redeem Your Ground. “However, as with interior decorating decisions,…
Tour Carla Rockmore’s Color-Drenched Texas HomeElizabeth Lavin Carla Rockmore in her closet.Elizabeth Lavin Carla Rockmore is good with surprises. Dubbed the “Carrie Bradshaw of TikTok,” the 56-year-old jewelry and clothing designer has garnered a devoted social media following over the last two-plus years—carving out her own creative space online and lighting up TikTok on a…
NIST researcher Alshae’ Logan-Jackson looks at concentrated cells on a pore-sized membrane. This is part of the wastewater sample processing that allows microorganisms to be analyzed downstream in the wastewater surveillance testing methods. Credit: B. Hayes/NIST I grew up in a small town with limited medical resources, and I have a brother who is immunocompromised….
The Best Smart Home Security Deals This Week* *Deals are selected by our commerce team It’s easier than ever to set up a smart home in which you can remotely control all your devices from a smartphone app. These days, it’s also relatively affordable to monitor your home from pretty much anywhere with a smart…
