Fires in southwest show evidence of continued warming
Wildfires this summer have become deadlier, particularly in the desert southwest, where average temperatures continue to rise despite a global leveling off.
Academics
Obama takes aim at power plant CO2 emissions
President Obama has spelled out an outline for a plan that will reduce carbon dioxide emissions from US power plants and take care of the environment in other important ways.
Maryland State Board adopts new science standards
Maryland adopted the Next Generation Science Standards today, and implementation, which has already begun, should be complete by the 2017-18 school year.
Maryland teachers prepare for new math 'curriculum'
An article in the Washington Post that begins with a few incorrect statements merits our attention, since it involves the Common Core and new tests being written for it.
Fisher v Texas remanded; affirmative action hangs on
The Supreme Court remanded an affirmative action case to the lower court for reconsideration under a stricter legal standard. The decision may be the beginning of the decline of affirmative action.
Can’t take away a ‘privilege’ by denying free speech
A few days ago, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling concerning the…
You can’t patent the human genome or any gene
No one can claim they own the patent on the human genome or any segment of it, since it is strictly a naturally-occurring product, the Supreme Court ruled today.
Breastfeeding babies enhances their brain growth
In terms of how you should feed infants if you want to maximize brain growth, it goes something like this: Breastfeeding alone > Breastfeeding + Formula > Formula alone.
Less global warming, more environmental loving
Hands-on lessons in the environment go from kindergarten through high school in at least one Maryland county. Kids' natural curiosity and participation help them learn to love the environment.
Md. boards retain 11th Amendment immunity in FLSA
Charles County (Md.) Public Schools retain 11th Amendment sovereign immunity on appeal to the 4th Circuit Court. A suit brought by bus drivers for unpaid overtime work will now be dismissed.