Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

Oceanographers discover underwater mountain range with unique ecosystemsBookstore hosts author signing for newly released mystery novel

Research shows that yoga improves flexibility and reduces joint pain in seniorsCar manufacturer unveils electric SUV with range of 400 miles on single chargeVolunteer group builds homes for families displaced by natural disaster

Radio station launches new program focused on local business storiesChemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months

Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row

Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bondingA local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s waterfront

The government announced plans to build a new port to increase trade with Asian countriesResearchers studied how different types of music affect workout performance

A popular streaming service added a new category for foreign-language filmsLocal police partnered with animal shelters to reduce the number of stray animals

(责任编辑：韩东)

• ·The police department launched a campaign to raise awareness about cybercrime
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·The space agency announced plans to study Mars for signs of past microbial life
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year
• ·Local authorities launched a polluted river cleanup with volunteers collecting 5 tons of trash
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·Car manufacturers announced plans to standardize charging ports for all electric vehicles by 2028
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soil
• ·A national park closed a lake to stock fish
• ·A scientist published a research paper on a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Physicists make progress in developing fusion energy as clean power source
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decade
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with unique plumage