High court will allow vaccine mandate at Ind. Univ.
A vaccine mandate imposed on students can be enforced for now, as a lawsuit challenging it has failed at the Supreme Court.
Academics
Millions of Americans under extreme heat
It's hot out there for large portions of the country. If you live in an area under a heat advisory or warning, take precautions to stay safe.
Climate: How bad it gets is up to us
Climate change and its effects are unavoidable, but we can still spare children some of the most dire consequences. Will we?
Calif. judge denies virtual charter schools relief
A California judge denied any relief to online charters for reduced funding during the pandemic. No contract exists for funding, he ruled.
Students report environmental racism in Houston
Environmental racism has plagued the Houston Metropolitan Area for decades, mainly because oil treatment plants are located near communities of color.
Music processing linked to foreign language learning
The brain does better at processing auditory information in general when either a musical hobby or foreign language studies reinforce those parts of the brain,
A week of historic cold and snow
A hazardous storm brought cold and snowy conditions, leaving millions without power and clean water in the US heartland, esp. in Texas.
Perseverance lands on Mars
NASA's rover lands on Mars, on a mission to look for signs of extinct life. What can it teach us about life on Earth?
Robotics team at Metea Valley wins national renown
We congratulate the freshman robotics team at Metea Valley HS in Aurora, Ill., on winning an online challenge for inclusivity in STEM.
Biden is sworn in as 46th president
The historic inauguration of the 1st female vice president also made history during a unique ceremony without very many onlookers.