A local farm offered tours where visitors can learn about organic farming practices

Survey reveals that most travelers prefer road trips over air travel this yearTheater group performs children’s play at community centers for free

Biologists track movement of polar bears using satellite technologySoftware firm releases new tool to help small businesses manage inventoryGardening center offers classes on growing vegetables in container gardens

Basketball team defeats rival to win conference championshipStudy finds that listening to nature sounds improves focus during work tasks

Community organizes cleanup event to remove trash from local lake

Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jeansA school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling

A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to publish a photoA bakery introduced a seasonal line of pumpkin-flavored pastries that sold out within a week of launch

A city installed new benches and water fountains in public parks to improve visitor comfortA scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months

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• ·Research shows that exposure to sunlight helps regulate mood in winter
• ·A restaurant was awarded a prize for having the best local cuisine in a regional competition
• ·A school added a robotics lab where students can build and program their own robots
• ·A community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen
• ·The government increased funding for research into treatments for Alzheimer's disease
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team
• ·Scientists created a way to recycle old cell phones and extract valuable metals safely
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 30%.
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·A study showed that listening to nature sounds can improve sleep quality in people with insomnia
• ·Tennis tournament attracts players from 30 countries to coastal city
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy sources now account for 30% of the country’s total energy production.
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public spaces to keep the city clean
• ·A popular social media platform added new privacy features to protect user information
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles