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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…

                          NASA Releases New Ultraviolet Images Of Mars

                          NASA Releases New Ultraviolet Images Of Mars

                            NASA has released two breathtaking ultraviolet images of Mars, captured by the MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) mission.

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                            Boy on bicycle struck, killed in Marana neighborhood

                            Boy on bicycle struck, killed in Marana neighborhood

                            A boy riding a bike Thursday morning in a Marana neighborhood died after being struck by a vehicle, police say.

                            Photos: Monsoon 2026 in Tucson

                            Photos: Monsoon 2026 in Tucson

                            Images from this year's monsoon action around Tucson by the Arizona Daily Star photography staff. 

                            Photos: Look inside Tucson's newest casino before it opens Nov. 15

                            Photos: Look inside Tucson's newest casino before it opens Nov. 15

                            Members of the press toured the newest Casino Del Sol location for a preview of the game floor on Tuesday morning.

                            Arizona Daily Star on this date: August 20

                            Arizona Daily Star on this date: August 20

                            See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                            State & Regional

                            Phoenix chief addresses accusations against officers in violent traffic stop

                            Phoenix chief addresses accusations against officers in violent traffic stop

                            Phoenix Police Chief Matt Giordano addressed allegations against two officers accused of a violent traffic stop, emphasizing the seriousness of the claims and the department's commitment to accountability.

                            Costco's latest deal: Get Medicare with that $1.50 hot dog and soda

                            Costco's latest deal: Get Medicare with that $1.50 hot dog and soda

                            As if hot tubs, gold bars and a $1.50 hot dog and soda combo weren't enough, some Costco bargain hunters will soon get to add another item to their shopping list − Medicare plans.

                            Biggs disputes Hobbs' claim he backed a 23% tax hike

                            Biggs disputes Hobbs' claim he backed a 23% tax hike

                            Gov. Katie Hobbs and her Democratic allies have been using their massive fundraising advantage to portray GOP foe Rep. Andy Biggs as out of touch with Arizonans feeling the brunt of higher costs.

                            Arizona to study 2 ideas to add to its water supply

                            Arizona to study 2 ideas to add to its water supply

                            Two Arizona projects aim to boost water supplies by storing surface water underground and using treated wastewater from California, with $7 million allocated for detailed feasibility and environmental studies.

                            Nation & World

                            Schools told not to alter policies to reduce racial disparities

                            Schools told not to alter policies to reduce racial disparities

                            Federal civil rights data shows Black students are disciplined at disproportionately high rates. The Trump administration says "racial balancing" is discrimination.

                            Harry and Meghan to return to the press 'lion's den' they sought to escape

                            Harry and Meghan to return to the press 'lion's den' they sought to escape

                            LONDON — A year after he and his wife Meghan announced they were stepping down from royal duties, Prince Harry said the shock move had been driven in part by the actions of a "toxic" British press which was destroying his mental health.

                            Chinese robot makers seek to turn humanoid hype into useful work

                            Chinese robot makers seek to turn humanoid hype into useful work

                            * Beijing conference showcases robots sorting parcels and packing mobile phones * Unitree's near sixfold market debut highlights investor enthusiasm * Nvidia executive Madison Huang makes unannounced

                            Mafia link feared in Sicilian grand master theft

                            Mafia link feared in Sicilian grand master theft

                            The theft of four paintings by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina may have involved organized crime and raised troubling questions about security at a museum in the Sicilian artist's hometown.

                            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.

                                      Key Building Block Of Life Found On Saturn’s Moon

                                      Key Building Block Of Life Found On Saturn’s Moon

                                        Scientists have discovered phosphorus, an important chemical component of life, on Saturn's moon Enceladus.

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                                        Tucson police recruit shot and killed at home, fiancée wounded

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                                        Midtown Tucson intersection to be closed this weekend

                                        Midtown Tucson intersection to be closed this weekend

                                        What the roadless rule means for Arizona's forests

                                        What the roadless rule means for Arizona's forests

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                                        23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                                        23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                                        Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                                        Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                                        Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                                        A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                                        Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                                        Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                                        Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                                        Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                                        Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                                        A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                                        The Name on the Door: How a Father's Promise Inspired a New Approach to Health Access

                                        Contributor content. Learn how Vita Bella was created to provided people with health access and more transparent pricing.

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                                        How Bitcoin Halving Events Shape Long-Term Crypto Market Cycles

                                        How Bitcoin Halving Events Shape Long-Term Crypto Market Cycles

                                        Contributor content. The crypto market does not move in a straight line. It rises, cools off, and builds again.

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                                        Reactive vs. Planned Tire Programs for Tucson Fleets in Summer

                                        Reactive vs. Planned Tire Programs for Tucson Fleets in Summer

                                        Contributor content. Learn the benefits of planned tire programs for Tucson freight vehicles during the summer months.

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                                        Into Action Recovery Shows What a Men-Only Addiction Program Looks Like

                                        Into Action Recovery Shows What a Men-Only Addiction Program Looks Like

                                        Contributor content. Learn more about Into Action Recovery AZ, a men-only addiction program that is different from the standard rehab experiences. 

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                                        What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                                        What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                                        Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                                        Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                                        Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                                        Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

                                        Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                                        Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                                        Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

                                        What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                                        What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                                        Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

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                                        Tucson police recruit shot and killed at home, fiancée wounded

                                        Tucson police recruit shot and killed at home, fiancée wounded

                                        A Tucson police recruit was killed and his fiancée, a corrections officer for Pima County, was wounded in an early morning shooting at their home on the far southwest side, authorities say. Investigators are searching for two gunmen.

                                        Tucson police investigating homicide near U of A campus

                                        Tucson police investigating homicide near U of A campus

                                        Police on Wednesday were investigating an overnight homicide near the University of Arizona campus.

                                        Man shot and killed on Tucson's southeast side

                                        Man shot and killed on Tucson's southeast side

                                        Police are investigation the deadly shooting of a man Monday night on Tucson's southwest side.

                                        Tucson man arrested in death of 5-month-old son

                                        Tucson man arrested in death of 5-month-old son

                                        A 34-year-old Tucson man is accused in the death of his 5-month-old son, authorities say.

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                                        Midtown Tucson intersection to be closed this weekend

                                        Midtown Tucson intersection to be closed this weekend

                                        The intersection of East Fifth Street and North Alvernon Way to close for the weekend beginning Friday for ongoing road construction.

                                        Hundreds oppose huge solar farm planned near Tucson

                                        Hundreds oppose huge solar farm planned near Tucson

                                        Hundreds of residents of Three Points shared their dissatisfaction with a company they say has done too little to keep the community informed about its proposal for a 5,000-acres solar farm.

                                        Tucson to collect $30 monthly lap-swimming pass soon

                                        Tucson to collect $30 monthly lap-swimming pass soon

                                        Swimming laps at City of Tucson pools will now cost up to $30 a month with a new monthly pass system starting in just a few weeks.

                                        Collapse of Colorado River reservoirs: A wake-up call and a flashing red light

                                        Collapse of Colorado River reservoirs: A wake-up call and a flashing red light

                                        For Star subscribers: The continued run of record low water flowing from the Colorado River into the nation's two biggest reservoirs has major ramifications for water supplies in Tucson and across the entire Southwest.

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