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The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) partnered with NIST, Arizona State University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to create a novel polymer that visualizes shockwaves during high-velocity impacts. This research, published in Nature Communications, reveals how mechanophore molecules illuminate under extreme force, aiding in the understanding of energy absorption and trauma responses. Insights from this technology could enhance healthcare, military defense, and space exploration materials. Key contributors from USM included Dr. Sarah Morgan and her team, emphasizing the collaboration’s role in military engineering research and student engagement.

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SUMMARY: Walter Anderson, born in New Orleans in 1903, was an influential artist known for his unique style blending whimsical forms and vibrant colors inspired by nature. A painter, philosopher, and poet, he immersed himself in the natural world, documenting its beauty in journals. Educated at prestigious art schools, he was influenced by cave paintings during a summer in France. Anderson spent much of his life creating art in Ocean Springs and Horn Island, where his deep connection to nature shaped his work. Despite mental health struggles, he produced extensive art, including murals in the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. He passed away in 1965.

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SUMMARY: As Halloween approaches, explore the Old Biloxi City Cemetery Tour, a free event highlighting the area’s rich history. Established in 1699, the cemetery features headstones from the early 1800s and is the resting place of notable figures like Edward Barq, founder of Barq’s Root Beer. This year’s theme, “Artists and Artisans,” honors local creative contributors. Guided tours are scheduled for October 20 from 2-5 p.m. and October 22 from 5-7 p.m., led by costumed storytellers. Virtual tours are also available. Donations are welcome, but entry is free. For more details, call (228) 435-6339.

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