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C.O.O.L. ™  Time Capsule: This Month in History —  April Written by: Shravya Chepa On April 26, 1986, one of the most catastrophic nuclear accidents in history occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant located near Pripyat, Ukrainian SSR, what is now Ukraine. A sudden explosion in one of the plant’s reactors released massive amounts of radioactive material into the environment, affecting millions of people across the Soviet Union, Europe and beyond. Figure 1: The location

C.O.O.L. ᵀᴹ  Time Capsule: This Month in the World — April Written by: Supraja Nair Songkran, the Thai New Year festival, is one of Thailand’s most important celebrations. Many people recognize it through images of crowded streets, water guns, and people splashing each other. That’s true, but it’s only part of the story. At its core, Songkran is about starting fresh, spending time with family, and showing respect. (Image credit: hwannaa) A New Year Rooted in Tradition Songkra

C.O.O.L. ™ Time Capsule: This Month in History — March Written by: Tamba Humphrey Researched by: Christian Humphrey-Powe In March  1976 , the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa ( hoh-KOO-leh-ah)  made history by successfully sailing from Hawaiʻi to Tahiti using only traditional navigation techniques. This incredible journey proved that ancient Polynesian explorers were capable of navigating thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean long before modern technology existed.  

C.O.O.L. ᵀᴹ  Time Capsule: This Month in the World — March Written by: Ishita Janwale Image Caption: People celebrating Holi on the streets Holi, often called the “Festival of Colors,” is one of the most vibrant and joyful celebrations in Hindu culture. Marking the arrival of spring, Holi symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, the renewal of life, and the strengthening of social bonds. Celebrated with enthusiasm across India and in many parts of the world, the festival bri

C.O.O.L. ™ Time Capsule: This Month in History — February Written by: Dominique Triplett On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela walked out of Groot Drakenstein Prison (formerly known as Victor Verster Prison) in South Africa after spending 27 years behind bars. His release marked a historic turning point—not only for South Africa, but for the entire world.   Mandela had been imprisoned for his role in fighting apartheid, a system of racial segregation that had shaped South Af

C.O.O.L. TM  Time Capsule: This Month in the World Written by Tzu Hsin (Kitty) Huang A New Year That Doesn’t Follow the Sun When most of the world celebrates New Year’s Day on January 1, Lunar New Year waits. Instead of following the Sun, it follows the Moon . More than 3,000 years ago, ancient communities in East Asia looked up at the night sky to understand time. They noticed that the Moon’s phases followed a steady rhythm—new moon, full moon, then back again. By tracking t

C.O.O.L. ᵀᴹ  Time Capsule: This Month in History — January Written by: Vickie Liou On January 3, 2019, China made history by becoming the first country to successfully land a spacecraft on the far side of the Moon—a place no spacecraft had ever safely landed before. Figure 1. The location of China on the world map. (Image created with MapChart) Why had no one done this until then? It starts with a simple fact about the Moon. Did you know that we only ever see one side of the

Forest, MS  – A Forest High School senior will be packing her bags and heading to Mississippi State University to begin her college...

Ridgeland, MS – August 28, 2025 – SR1 proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of Quinton Simpson, a 16-year-old student in the SR1...

Ridgeland, MS – August 18,2025 - SR1 proudly announces the graduation of five student participants from the SR1 C.O.O.L.™ Zone – Learn...

Ridgeland, MS  – Over 100 students from the Central Mississippi area , including Forest Municipal School District and Scott County School...

JACKSON, Miss. (March 29, 2025)– In a landmark moment of cultural celebration and scientific curiosity, over 30 Spanish-speaking families...

RIDGELAND, Miss.—A small group of seventh-grade boys in blue T-shirts sat on the floor in a spacious classroom at the Scientific Research...

Ridgeland, MS  – The highly anticipated educational interview series C.O.O.L.™ Talks , produced by SR1’s C.O.O.L.™ Media Network,...