Employers say math skills falling short, Gallup finds
A Gallup survey shows 85% of managers want stronger employee math skills, esp. financial and data science, for tomorrow’s workforce.
Scientists finally solve the mystery of lightning
A Penn State-led research team has unraveled the long-standing mystery of how lightning begins inside thunderclouds.
Math helps to protect crops from invasive disease
Math saves crops! Discover how algorithms and probability protect harvests from disease and secure our food supply.
Hopkins scientists grow a mini human brain
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have grown a tiny, living human brain model, opening new possibilities for studying brain disorders.
Can we just cooperate? Children can.
In games, children can cooperate when they focus on collective good rather than self-interest. Could this help solve issues bigger than games?
Record surge: Athletic participation tops 8 million
2023-24 set a new record for participation in high school sports nationwide. Illinois ranks in the top 5 for both boys' and girls' sports.
Md. invests in schools’ renewable energy future
Md. will invest millions in an effort to enhance energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable energy projects for public schools.
Child neglect (& abuse) may be worse than thought
Child neglect can have terrible consequences for adults, but new research suggests the harmful effects may have been underestimated.
Climate change may lead to changes in your coffee
That cup of coffee you may drink in the morning may change over the next few decades. Moderation is key to effective coffee use.
Anne Arundel supt. speaks to principals at Harvard
His presentation to about 170 principals from the US and other countries included a discussion of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.