Modern technology begins underground
Every electric vehicle and smartphone begins with materials shaped by the Earth. Understanding where critical minerals come from may be as important as inventing the technologies that use them.
Charging ahead — how BYD is reshaping the global EV market
In the EV space, China has been sneakily innovating this industry under the nose of other car manufacturers, specifically Tesla.
Opinion: Beyond the Ballot: What civic engagement looks like before age 18
Voting will eventually become one of the ways teenagers can participate in civic life, but it doesn’t have to be the first. Civic engagement can be smaller or more personal. It can mean volunteering at a community event, reporting a story that matters to other peers, or simply learning how a local decision may affect the people around you.
Column: Clearing the skies: A passion for aviation
Catching the downward trend of aviation before larger setbacks occur.
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