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New Fabrication Process Makes Artificial Muscles Spring into Action

BOOK REVIEW: LEFT (TERRAN INCOGNITA, #1) by Paul McGrath

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Top Stories: ➊ – March Amazon Finds—on SALE! (Thursday), ➋ – Everyday Looks I’ve Been Wearing (Friday), ➌ – 04/15/2025 - Public Policy - Candidate Forum - RISD School Board - April 15, 2025 (Tuesday), ➍ – A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two! (Wednesday), ➎ – New Fabrication Process Makes Artificial Muscles Spring into Action (Friday)

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04/05/2025 - Community Event - Free Skin Cancer Screening at Methodist Richardson Medical Center -...

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 3/28 1:39P

Join us at Methodist Richardson Cancer Center on Saturday, April 5th, for a free skin cancer screening by a board-certified dermatologist. No appointment is necessary. Click here for more information

Geico pledges 1K more jobs at Richardson office

Dallas Business Journal 3/27 8:29A Plamedie Ifasso

The insurance giant plans to grow in Richardson, adding hundreds of employees and a ton of real estate.

04/01/2025 - Ribbon Cutting - Vibe Car Wash - Apr 1

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 3/26 11:04A

Join us as we welcome Vibe Car Wash to the Richardson Chamber Community with a ribbon cutting. This event is open to the public!

Make a Simple Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

North Texas Food Bank 3/25 9:47A NTFB

National Nutrition Month Spotlight: NTFB’s Nutrition Services team shares an easy, nutritious recipe. If you’re looking for a fresh salad that’s packed with nutrients, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad...

04/17/2025 - Public Policy - Candidate Forum - Mayoral and City Council - April 17, 2025

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 3/24 7:48P

Hear from Richardson s Mayoral and City Council candidates as they answer questions important to local businesses and speak to their vision for the city s future. The forum will include opening...

Related: 04/15/2025 - Public Policy - Candidate Forum - RISD School Board - April 15, 2025 Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events

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Everyday Looks I’ve Been Wearing

Brighton the Day 3/28 9:39A Brighton

If you’re anything like me, you want everyday looks that feel just as good as they look. Whether I’m heading out for errands, meeting a friend for coffee, or working from home, I always try to reach...

Empower Your Career Journey with Job Search Workshop in Allen

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 3/26 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

Do you want to achieve lifelong employability but are not sure how to go about it? If so, come join the St. Jude Career Alliance at its comprehensive, faith-based job search workshop on Saturday,...

BOOK REVIEW: LEFT (TERRAN INCOGNITA, #1) by Paul McGrath

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 3/26 1:51A KAREN SIDDALL

Left Terran Incognita, #1 by Paul McGrath Delightful, with unexpectedly perfect plot twists. Left is the first book in author Paul McGraths new science fiction series, Terran Incognita, and...

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 3/25 3:14A kibjulie17

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS Mayor and KIB Awards Honor Irvings Difference Makers (IRVING, TEXAS) - Keep Irving Beautiful is asking for nominations to be submitted for...

2025 Mansfield High School Tiger Volleyball Camp - Registration is OPEN!

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 3/25 3:06A Julie Price

Registration for our 2025 Mansfield Tiger Volleyball Camp is open - sign your kiddos up now so they don't miss out on all the fun!!!! 2025 Mansfield Tiger Volleyball Camp June 16th - 19th @ Mansfield...

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New Fabrication Process Makes Artificial Muscles Spring into Action

UT Dallas News Center 3/28 3:00A Fifi Toure

By Amanda Siegfried March 28, 2025 Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have invented a new, inexpensive method for fabricating artificial muscles for potential use in robots, in...

Team Enhances AI-Driven Medical Coding Automation Platform

UT Dallas News Center 3/28 1:00A mxj142230

University of Texas at Dallas experts recently collaborated with a Texas-based health care technology company to enhance its medical coding automation platform by incorporating the most recent...

Engineering Students Shine in National Energy Competitions

UT Dallas News Center 3/26 12:00A mxj142230

From left: mechanical engineering graduate student Zainab Faheem BS’23; mechanical engineering doctoral student Bernadette Magalindan BS’21; Dr. Shuang Cui, assistant professor of mechanical...

Engineers Redefine How Heat Transfers on Advanced Surfaces

UT Dallas News Center 3/21 3:00A mxj142230

From left: Dr. Xianming (Simon) Dai, Deepak Monga PhD’24 and Dr. Yaqing Jin developed a new theory to explain heat transfer on advanced surfaces while testing a new surface that they designed to...

Researcher Reassesses Assessments for Social Cognition Deficits

UT Dallas News Center 3/21 1:00A mxj142230

If the psychological tests used to measure social cognition deficits are so outdated that they may not yield accurate results, are those results valid? Dr. Amy Pinkham, professor of psychology in The...

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John Tesar’s Knife Restaurant and the Highland Hotel in Dallas Just Severed Their Relationship

Eater Dallas 3/28 9:35A Courtney E. Smith

Steven Visneau The chef was anticipating a multi-million dollar renovation, but instead the restaurant will close Knife, the restaurant helmed by former James Beard semifinalist and winner of Food...

After 72 Years, the Zodiac Is Closing. These Dallas Diners Want to Say Goodbye.

Eater Dallas 3/28 3:14A Rachel Pinn

The famous strawberry popovers at the Zodiac in Neiman Marcus. | Holly Jefferson From drunkenly trying on wedding gowns to holiday tea service, devotees of the restaurant in Neiman Marcus share their...

The Marriage of Figaro, A Delightful Blend of Wit, Love, and Social Commentary (Live Simulcast from...

Crave DFW 3/27 12:04P Steven Doyle

Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro ( Le Nozze di Figaro ) is a true masterpiece of the opera world—an explosive combination of comedy, romance, and sharp social commentary. First performed in 1786, this...

Meddlesome Moth Celebrates Easter with Festive Menu Specials 4/18-4/20

Crave DFW 3/27 10:37A Steven Doyle

Meddlesome Moth , the renowned craft beer destination in the Design District, is celebrating Easter Sunday with a festive array of special menu items available all weekend long, from April 18th to...

Birdcall Launches Daily Breakfast Offerings in McKinney

Crave DFW 3/27 10:24A Steven Doyle

Birdcall , a rising star in the fast-casual dining scene, is making mornings in McKinney, Texas, a little brighter with the introduction of its innovative new breakfast menu. Known for its commitment...

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March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two!

Color and Chic 3/26 4:35A Hoang-Kim

Spring is here and it s time to host! Whether you re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things...

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE

The Middle Page 3/23 5:57A Cathy Williamson

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE Hello ladies! How is everyone today? I have been in Ojai Valley since Wednesday to see my daughter. She had an emergency surgery on...

LIVE NOW: Target’s MASSIVE SALE!?

The Sister Studio 3/23 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday everyone! We are home after spending the week in Colorado for Spring Break let s just say my snowboarding isn t going to be winning awards anytime soon, but we had SO much fun all...

Fresh Finds for YOU!✨?

The Sister Studio 3/17 4:36A Jennifer Reed

Good morning and happy Monday, my friends! My kids are on Spring Break this week, so we re in Colorado and I m so, so excited to spend quality time all together as a family! Wish me luck snowboarding...

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2025 Cowboys Pre-Draft Visit Tracker: 30 national, Dallas Day, interest and meetings

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 3/29 8:37A Cowboys Wire

The Cowboys are using every avenue available to learn more about prospects and potential draft picks.

Bengals free agent predicted as fit for Cowboys, Raiders

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 3/29 8:36A Bengals Wire

A Bengals free agent looks like a fit with a few teams at this stage of the market.

March Madness: How to watch the women's Elite Eight and who's now favored to win the NCAA...

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/29 5:50A Associated Press

The second half of the Sweet 16 is Saturday, with UConn, TCU and Southern California among the teams vying for a spot in the Elite Eight.

Reviewing the Cowboys' class from ESPN's 7-round mock draft

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 3/29 5:39A Cowboys Wire

ESPN s Matt Miller recently pulled off a full, seven-round NFL mock draft. Here s who he assigned to Dallas.

Cowboys could target journeyman quarterback to play behind Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 3/29 5:37A

The Dallas Cowboys currently do not have a reliable backup for Dak Prescott. Will Grier is slated to be the current No.2 quarterback, but the Cowboys could target a veteran in...

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Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/27 1:23A Sydney Asher

The companies will come together to advance robotic laser technology in cataract surgery; improving precision, reducing patient comfort, and providing faster recovery time....

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Spectrum Local News Health 3/21 6:54A Associated Press

Pharmacies across the U.S., especially in Texas, are seeing more demand for MMR shots.

Nestlé recalls some Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's meals

Spectrum Local News Health 3/19 3:15A Lydia Taylor

The company is asking consumers to return the products to the retailer from where it was purchased.

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The US is squandering the one resource it needs to win the AI race with China — human intelligence

Live Science 4/1 6:27A

The recent release of DeepSeek sent shock waves through markets and acted as a Sputnik moment for the United States. After the news broke that China's artificial intelligence...

Lava bursts through Grindavík's defense barriers as new volcanic eruption begins on Iceland's...

Live Science 4/1 4:44A pandora.dewan@futurenet.com (Pan

A volcanic fissure has opened up near the town of Grindavík on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula following a significant uptick in earthquake activity. Images show lava breaching...

Giant, near-perfect cloud ring appears in the middle of the Pacific Ocean — Earth from space

Live Science 4/1 3:50A

QUICK FACTS Where is it? In the middle of the Pacific Ocean What's in the photo? A circular, open-celled cloud above the ocean surface Which satellite took the photo? NASA's...

'We didn't expect to find such a beautiful, thriving ecosystem': Hidden world of life discovered...

Live Science 4/1 3:16A ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Tu

A gigantic iceberg that broke off of an Antarctic glacier has revealed a thriving never-before-seen ecosystem in the depths beneath. The iceberg A-84, which is roughly the...

Everything to Know About New Steakhouse Evelyn, Plus March’s Other Splashy Openings

Eater Dallas 4/1 3:15A Courtney E. Smith

Evelyn serves a whole Maine lobster with linguine in a unique presentation. | Chase Hall Other notable Dallas openings include a four-story restaurant Downtown and a Mexican grill on Lower Greenville...