Md. girl pepper sprayed; Chicago students react
Some Chicago high school students suggest ways police might better serve and protect citizens in our diverse communities.
Academics
In classrooms, fish hook students … on science
Elementary students become more interested in being scientists when their classrooms have live fish, a new study from Johns Hopkins has found.
Global trade brings many invasive species
With global trade and transport, thousands of species have spread into regions where they weren't originally at home, and some effects are harmful.
Mice remember well where they get high
Even if key areas of the brain are dysfunctional, mice can learn to associate smell and look of a location with the availability of cocaine.
Reading for fun, a student takes no prisoners
How do you read "for fun," enjoyment, pleasure? Do you devour books? Or do you moan and groan every time you get an assignment to read?
How about a little free fall after a math lesson?
Indoor skydiving is a reward for some Dallas-area students who are doing well in school. Fun, exciting, and a great lesson in math and physics.
Barbara & George H.W. Bush: 72 years & counting
The longest-married presidential couple in our history is Barbara and George H.W. Bush, married 72 years as of Friday.
Poet can’t answer test questions on own poem
A prolific poet found out 2 of her poems were selected for a standardized test, and she was bewildered when she couldn't answer the questions about them.
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.
Antioch math fair brings new life to the subject
A math fair in far north-suburban IL makes math fun for elementary students & helps high schoolers develop communication & project building skills.