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Science

15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC

15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC

  • Nicole Caldwell

Photos: Northern Lights dance across Montana's Big Sky

Photos: Northern Lights dance across Montana's Big Sky

  • MONTANA LEE NEWSPAPERS PHOTOGRAPHERS

From the west to the east, Montanans were given a front row seat to the Aurora Borealis, also known as Northern Lights Friday night.

These Airless SMART Tires Could Change the Way We Drive Forever

These Airless SMART Tires Could Change the Way We Drive Forever

    This tire might kind of look like an ole-timey covered wagon wheel, but it’s actually quite the opposite. This is the tire recently unveiled by the SMART Tire Company, something they say could change the way we drive.

    Anti-Aging ‘Drug Cocktail’ Shows Signs Of Reversing Aging Effects

    Anti-Aging ‘Drug Cocktail’ Shows Signs Of Reversing Aging Effects

      Harvard researchers have identified a combination of drugs that have shown promise in reversing the effects of aging.

      Webb Telescope Discovers Supermassive Black Hole Formed Over 13 Billion Years Ago

      Webb Telescope Discovers Supermassive Black Hole Formed Over 13 Billion Years Ago

        The James Webb Space Telescope has made another discovery, observing an active supermassive black hole located deeper in the universe than ever recorded before.

        Ro-bottoms up! Aperobot Is First Robot Sommelier

        Ro-bottoms up! Aperobot Is First Robot Sommelier

          Workshop 4.0, the HES-SO Valais-Wallis’ School of Engineering (HEI) in Switzerland, and Les Celliers de Sion’s Aperobot is the first robot that can pour you a glass of wine.

          Webb Telescope Image Reveals Ethereal Forms Emerging From Pillars Of Creation

          Webb Telescope Image Reveals Ethereal Forms Emerging From Pillars Of Creation

            The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the famous Pillars of Creation, found in the Eagle Nebula, located 6,500 light-years away.

            This Social Robot Could Be the Nursing Home Elderly Care of the Future

            This Social Robot Could Be the Nursing Home Elderly Care of the Future

              Birth rates in countries around the world are beginning to go down and that’s especially true in places like China, which once had a one child per couple law. Meaning there’s an aging population without enough young people to care for them. Enter this social robot which is being built from t…

              NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Breaks Record With Closest Orbit to the Sun Ever

              NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Breaks Record With Closest Orbit to the Sun Ever

                The Sun is the brightest thing around, but there’s still quite a lot we don’t know about it since we can only get so close. However now, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has gotten closer than other manmade object before it and it’s giving us new data with every orbit.

                Japanese Scientists Develop Robotic Arms For Humans You Wear Like A Backpack

                Japanese Scientists Develop Robotic Arms For Humans You Wear Like A Backpack

                  Researchers have developed wearable robotic arms for humans. Jizai Arms are described as a robotic limb system that can be attached as and when required.

                  This is the ‘Model A’ the Flying Car of the Future That Actually Looks and Drives Like a Car

                  This is the ‘Model A’ the Flying Car of the Future That Actually Looks and Drives Like a Car

                    In recent years we’ve seen a lot of examples of eVTOLs, or electric vertical take-off and all landing aircraft. They’re often called flying cars, but the problem with that moniker is that few of them actually look like cars and even fewer can drive like them. Buzz60’s Tony Spitz has the details. 

                    Something's Fishy! Swiss Underwater Robot with Tail of a Fish Collects Environmental DNA

                    Something's Fishy! Swiss Underwater Robot with Tail of a Fish Collects Environmental DNA

                      A robot named Belle created at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology can film underwater and collect samples to help researchers understand the living organisms in the deep waters. Belle can blend in without scaring away fish. Veuer has more.

                      Webb Telescope Detects Crucial Molecule In Space For The First Time

                      Webb Telescope Detects Crucial Molecule In Space For The First Time

                        For the first time, scientists have utilized the James Webb Space Telescope to identify a significant carbon molecule in space.

                        Robot Tennis Player Will Soon Outmaneuver Human Opponents

                        Robot Tennis Player Will Soon Outmaneuver Human Opponents

                          A remarkable robot called ESTHER has been developed with the potential to compete and win at tennis tournaments like Wimbledon and the US Open. Designed by an associate professor of robotics at Georgia Tech, ESTHER is an autonomous wheelchair tennis robot that can swiftly move around the cou…

                          Local News

                          Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 7

                          Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 7

                          Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                          Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 6

                          Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 6

                          Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                          NCDEQ awards $25 million in recycling grants for Helene recovery

                          NCDEQ awards $25 million in recycling grants for Helene recovery

                          The grants are for projects designed to improve waste reduction infrastructure and debris management through the Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure (HRRI) grant program.

                          Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 5

                          Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 5

                          Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                          State & Regional

                          Solemn tradition: Ashes of 116 unclaimed dead scattered at sea by Division of Marine Fisheries

                          One of North Carolina’s most solemn traditions played out in the Atlantic this week, when the Division of Marine Fisheries held a burial at sea for dozens of unclaimed dead.

                          Opinion: Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup run caps off a year of NC sports fans having fun again

                          Opinion: Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup run caps off a year of NC sports fans having fun again

                          On Tuesday, the Carolina Hurricanes did something they haven’t done in 20 years: played for a Stanley Cup. Winning would mean a lot to the team and its fans. But it would also mean something to North Carolina.

                          Will UNC baseball beat USC and advance to College World Series?

                          Will UNC baseball beat USC and advance to College World Series?

                          UNC baseball continues the 2026 NCAA Tournament as the No. 5 national seed, set to host the Chapel Hill Super Regional for the third time in a row and fourth time in the last five seasons at Boshamer

                          NCDMV launches new in-office document upload tool

                          NCDMV launches new in-office document upload tool

                          “This early success shows that North Carolinians are ready for a more convenient, modern DMV experience." 

                          Nation & World

                          Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack

                          Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack

                          NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — President Donald Trump said Sunday he would tell Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike back after Iran fired a salvo of missiles at Israeli targets in retaliation for an attack on the outskirts of Beirut, news outlet Axios reported.

                          The 20 highest-paying jobs in America? Doctors, doctors, more doctors

                          The 20 highest-paying jobs in America? Doctors, doctors, more doctors

                          To find a better-paid group, economists say, you have to drill down to elite subcategories, such as corporate CEOs and law partners.

                          Activities around the 250th highlight America’s disunity

                          Activities around the 250th highlight America’s disunity

                          One month before America’s 250th birthday, events and celebrations commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence are as fragmented as the nation’s politics and culture in 2026.

                          'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold

                          'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold

                          A record 7 out of 10 cancer patients now survive for at least five years, up from less than half in the 1970s and 63% in the mid-1990s.

                          Why are killer whales going ‘Moby-Dick’ on yachts lately? Experts doubt it’s revenge

                          Why are killer whales going ‘Moby-Dick’ on yachts lately? Experts doubt it’s revenge

                          • Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times

                          Shaky video of orcas ramming yachts and fishing boats in European waters has ignited a global sensation, while experts have struggled to explain the behavior and its timing.

                          NASA Releases Shocking Visualization of Planetary CO2 Emissions for a Year

                          NASA Releases Shocking Visualization of Planetary CO2 Emissions for a Year

                            What if we could see all of the CO2 emissions being created? What if each source of those emissions was color-coded? Enter NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio.

                            Astronomers Discover Cosmic Planet-Like Object That Burns Hotter Than the Sun

                            Astronomers Discover Cosmic Planet-Like Object That Burns Hotter Than the Sun

                               What’s the difference between a planet and a star? Well, a recently discovered cosmic object named WD0032-317B is certainly making the distinction more difficult. Astronomers say the object is a brown dwarf, or something that is pretty much a planet, but almost hot enough to be a star.

                              Betelgeuse Supernova Will Be Clearly Visible From Earth

                              Betelgeuse Supernova Will Be Clearly Visible From Earth

                                'Newsweek' reports that a spectacular night sky show might be in store for Earth as our stellar neighbor Betelgeuse nears its end.

                                Astronauts Need At Least Three Years To Recover From Space

                                Astronauts Need At Least Three Years To Recover From Space

                                  Space travel severely impacts astronauts’ brains, necessitating a significant recovery period after returning to Earth, per a new study.

                                  Here’s How and Why the Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Was So Deadly

                                  Here’s How and Why the Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Was So Deadly

                                    We all know how the dinosaurs died. A giant asteroid traveling through space at thousands of miles an hour collided with our planet. But what happened next? What really killed the dinosaurs? After all, despite being 7.5 miles wide, that’s quite small on a planetary scale.

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                                    McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony

                                    McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony

                                    Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say

                                    Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say

                                    See photos of McDowell High School's 2026 graduation ceremony Friday

                                    See photos of McDowell High School's 2026 graduation ceremony Friday

                                    Shopping

                                    How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                                    How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                                    Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                                    Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                                    Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                                    Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                                    Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                                    Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                                    Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                                    Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

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                                    Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

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                                    The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                                    The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                                    Contributor content. The real reason crypto matters for merchants is math. Crypto transactions often cost less than a penny.

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                                    Crime

                                    Family of man shot by Newton officer grieves as they wait for officer to be sentenced

                                    Family of man shot by Newton officer grieves as they wait for officer to be sentenced

                                    Former Newton Police Department Lt. Carlos Uribe pleaded guilty to shooting and killing 21-year-old Camden Childers.

                                    S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child

                                    S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child

                                    An investigation that began after a runaway juvenile from McDowell was located has led to the arrest of a South Carolina man on felony child sex charges.

                                    Iredell County Animal Services capture 2 more wild horses; 1 horse continues to roam free

                                    Iredell County Animal Services capture 2 more wild horses; 1 horse continues to roam free

                                    The reported owners of the horses were charged in May due to the escape.

                                    Marion couple charged after kids test positive for meth, marijuana

                                    Marion couple charged after kids test positive for meth, marijuana

                                    Both were charged with four counts each of exposing a child to a controlled substance and misdemeanor child abuse. 

                                    Politics

                                    McDowell County Commissioners to meet Monday

                                    McDowell County Commissioners to meet Monday

                                    On Monday, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners will hold their first regular meeting for June.

                                    NC Senate transportation chair: 'I love that Elon Musk drives me everywhere'

                                    NC Senate transportation chair: 'I love that Elon Musk drives me everywhere'

                                    “I love my Tesla, and I love that Elon Musk drives me everywhere."

                                    Small Business Administration offers loans to NC businesses, nonprofits affected by drought

                                    Small Business Administration offers loans to NC businesses, nonprofits affected by drought

                                    McDowell County is one of the counties covered by this disaster declaration.

                                    Abortion-restricting NC House bill threatens healthcare providers with first-degree murder charges

                                    Abortion-restricting NC House bill threatens healthcare providers with first-degree murder charges

                                    To protect the rights of life beginning at fertilization, House Bill 1232 reads: "any person who willfully seeks to destroy the life of another person, by any means, at any stage of life, or succeeds in doing so, shall be held accountable for attempted murder or for first degree murder, respectively."

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