Study links school sports & gambling
High school students involved in competitive sports are more likely to develop an addiction to gambling, a study out of Israel suggests.
6th base found in eukaryotic DNA
A 6th nitrogenous base, once thought to exist only in bacteria, has been found in the DNA of eukaryotic cells.
Facebook for dolphins?
Dolphins, like humans, develop friendships, preferences for spending time with certain other dolphins, and extensive social networks.
Measuring photosynthesis on a global scale
Measuring photosynthesis is a real-time way of monitoring the health of forest canopies. It can be tracked continuously from orbiting satellites.
We pay attention better on our feet
Students with standing desks are more attentive than those who sit at desks during class. Some schools have already made the switch.
Bullying worse than maltreatment by adults
Children who have been bullied by peers often have worse long-term mental health outcomes than children who have been maltreated by adults.
Reading to young kids may help them read
Reading to young children before kindergarten affects how their brain processes stories and may help make them more successful readers.
Shanna Peeples is National Teacher of the Year
The Council of Chief State School Officers has announced the 2015 National Teacher of the Year. She's an English teacher from Texas.
Friendship as important as an inclusive classroom
Schools focus on putting students with disabilities in classrooms with non-special ed peers. They need to focus more on those students' friendships.
A good rest is critical to long-term learning
If you're not getting enough sleep, it could keep you from applying what you learn to new situations over the long term, research suggests.