Memorial to Fallen Educators honors slain teachers
The National Teachers Hall of Fame will unveil a 10 by 10 black granite book shaped memorial in Emporia for educators killed on the job. The tribute includes four teachers and other staff from Sandy Hook and other incidents plus Christa McAuliffe.
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EU professor aids discovery of oldest tumor in fossil
Kansas University anthropology professor David Frayer describes findings that push back the timeline of disease in ancient humans, revealing the oldest known evidence of a tumor in a Neanderthal fossil. Frayer argues Neanderthals were closely related to modern humans, challenging earlier views of their species.
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Oldest Neanderthal tumor found in 120000-year rib bone
David Frayer and team report the oldest known tumor in a human ancestor, a Neanderthal rib over 120,000 years old, published in PLOS ONE. The rare find came from Croatia among about 50 Rib bones. Neanderthals rarely lived past 35.
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Lawrence school board reviews bids on bond projects
The Lawrence school board will consider awarding architectural contracts for bond funded construction and renovation. About 78.4 million of the 92.5 million bond will expand and renovate 14 elementary schools and improve two high schools. Middle school electrical work is also included.
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