Middle class more likely to get help from teacher
Teachers are more likely to respond to students who exhibit typically middle-class behavior, new research out of Indiana U suggests.
Kids with food allergies more likely asthmatic
Children who are allergic to more foods have a greater risk of developing asthma, rhinitis, and a few other ailments.
What attracts kids to marijuana-laced foods?
With medical marijuana now approved in several states, research is starting to tell us how to keep it out of kids' hands, like cigarettes.
Planet in the Goldilocks zone of Proxima Centauri
The closest star, besides the sun, to Earth is Proxima Centauri. Scientists have detected a planet orbiting the star, and it may be able to support life.
Mutualism becomes competition in a food web
Mutually beneficial relationships abound in nature. Each organism survives better if the other is present. Competition spoils that.
White House honors math, science teachers
The White House will honor more than 200 math and science teachers in December. Here are 8 from Maryland and Illinois.
Cyberbullying more likely between past relations
Teens are more likely to be cyberbullied by friends, former friends, or dating partners than by those with whom they've never had a friendly relationship.
Extracurricular participation up for 27th year
The annual high school sports and activity participation survey has been released, and it shows steady participation in football, overall growth.
Retinas at risk from laser pointers
Some inexpensive (and no doubt well-used) laser pointers may damage students' retinas if used improperly or if insufficient safety precautions are taken.
Obesity, B.P. high in urban student-athletes
Student-athletes were found to have similar rates of obesity and high blood pressure readings as the general adolescent population.