Tag: Science

A new state rock? Lawmakers approve bill for scientifically accurate state symbols

CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — In a move to align state symbols with geological facts, Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill that redefines several key symbols to ensure scientific accuracy. House Bill 378 received its final nod March 27 in the Kentucky General Assembly. Historically, Kentucky has recognized coal as its state mineral. However, this designation…
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geology, HB 378, Kentucky General Assembly, Kentucky state symbols, lawmakers, Science, state rock

March 31, 2024
American Psychological Association issues research-based recommendations for use of social media by young people

The American Psychological Association has issued recommendations for adolescents’ use of social media, noting that while the platforms can promote healthy socialization, young people should not use them until they have taken training in social media literacy to give them skills to have “balanced, safe and meaningful experiences,” APA says. Social media are “neither inherently…
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adolescents, APA, behavioral health, digital media, Mental Health, Psychology, Research, Science, Social media, Youth

May 17, 2023
Martin County students excel in East Kentucky Regional Science & Engineering Fair

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Science, Science Fair

March 8, 2023
How to avoid vision problems from diabetes

BY JOSEPH BROWN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Diabetes is a disease so prevalent in the U.S. that it is considered an epidemic. In Kentucky, according to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 13.6% of the adult population has diagnosed diabetes, seventh in the nation. Another 33.8% of Kentuckians have been diagnosed as having pre-diabetes. Diabetes can result…
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Diabetes, Health, Joseph Brown, Kentucky Health News, Science, University of Kentucky

February 1, 2023
Study identifies six factors linked with lower risk of dementia

Expert says ‘It may never be too late to improve your brain health’ A new study of more than 29,000 older adults in China has identified six habits “that are linked with a lower risk of dementia and a slower rate of memory decline,” Annabelle Timsit of The Washington Post reports. “Eating a balanced diet,…
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Dementia, Health, Research, Science

February 1, 2023
MCMS scientists win big at regional science fair

Eight Martin County Middle School scientists who will advance to the state science and engineering competition this weekend stopped for a picture Tuesday. From left to right (back row): Denise Butcher (teacher), Skyla Hammond, Wesley Rosensteel, Dovie Harless, Maleah Jarrell, Dovie Ray (teacher), (front row) Alyssa Hale, Faith Caldwell, Hayden Ray and Jerrod Haney WARFIELD…
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Roger Smith, School, Science, Top Community Story, Warfield

March 23, 2022
MCMS Science Fair announces winners

Top projects advance to regional fair BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Martin County Middle School 2021-2022 Science Fair went off with a bang last week. The top 3 winners in each seventh and eighth grades advance to regionals at the East Kentucky Science Center, initially set for March 12 but rescheduled due to…
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Denise Butcher, Photo Gallery, Roger Smith, School, Science, Science Fair, Warfield

March 16, 2022