Gun violence still rising in PG-13 films
The amount of gun violence in PG-13 movies has gone up over the last 30 years, compared to that in R-rated movies, which has remained relatively constant.
Reaction time faster in musicians
If you play a musical instrument (or two...), you response time to sensory stimuli may be faster than it is for non-musicians. No causation here, just an interesting correlation.
IL makes transition easier for out-of-state teachers
IL took a step to reducing the red tape for teachers from other states who move to IL. It will be easier for them to get an IL license.
Football concussions take deadly toll in H.S.
About 3 football players every year in high school and college die from brain and spinal injuries they got while competing in a game.
NASA makes a better map for the August eclipse
Using detailed data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, NASA developed an accurate map of the path of totality for the US solar eclipse.
Concussion screening should include vision
When it comes to return-to-play, vision doesn't play a big role, but eye problems after a concussion can impair a student's return to learn.
Medicaid expansion helped Mich. economy, too
Economics research from the U of Mich. shows Medicaid expansion under ACA brought jobs and new revenue for the state in addition to insuring people.
Not all college students binge drink
It has been reported that we're naïve to think college students won't get drunk, thereby escaping criminal prosecution for some bad behavior.
Parents obese? You might be slow.
Children of obese parents are more likely to fail tests of fine motor skills and personal-social skills than those of normal-weight parents.
Leap second was added to the world’s clocks
Clocks added a second, a so-called leap second, to the time just before 2017 was rung in on the prime meridian of the world.