Seismic limits near expiring in Kansas raise caution
KU report notes oil waste regulations to curb quakes expire Sunday. Rex Buchanan warns against complacency and urges continued study as earthquakes decline with reduced wastewater injection. Harper and Sumner counties face higher wastewater to oil ratios amid aging disposal practices. Monitoring expands from 2 to 21 sites with a statewide network planned.
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Monarchs migrate through Kansas amid population declines
Kansas University Monarch Watch director Orley Taylor notes a sharp decline in monarch butterflies, with estimates of up to 60 percent lower than historical averages and dips over 80 percent in 2013 and 2014. The annual open house on September 12 aims to educate the public about migration, habitat loss, and milkweed destruction fueling the trend.
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South Middle School to Create Dedicated Tech Space
South Middle School will open a high tech makerspace for students to design and build projects. The workshop will feature a 3 D printer a butcher block construction table and an Arduino board enabling hands on learning and creation beyond memorization. Principal Jennifer Bessolo says students can model geometry and build a city model tied to social studies.
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Google Cardboard brings virtual travel to Lawrence classrooms
Lawrence school district bought 20 Google Cardboards to loan to teachers for use with smartphones and apps. Students can view 360 degree virtual tours of museums landmarks or distant cities, enabling field trips buses could not reach. Teachers aim to integrate Cardboard with curriculum to explore history and science情
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