U.S. tornado alley expands eastward
Research has detected a pattern in the occurrence of tornadoes related to climate change: ‘Tornado Alley’ is expanding.
STEM
It looks like this if teachers put research to practice
Teachers (& future professors) always try to reach students with innovative ideas. Here’s a look at a few research-based approaches.
Scientists look to expand crime solving by genetics
Scientists use computational models ways to use genetic ancestry databases to solve crimes could potentially be expanded.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: shirts and ties
Solving systems of linear equations (2 equations in 2 unknowns) comes up in many algebra 1 classes across the nation.
Bees stopped flying during total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse brings other occurrences, including one observed by citizen scientists in US elementary schools last year.
Hurricane Michael: Cat. 4 in Florida
Power losses and other damage on Florida’s Gulf Coast from Hurricane Michael. Schools are closed through at least Thursday.
Do students prefer textbooks or tech?
Does tech improve learning? Or is it just the first step of many? Students and teachers may see the question differently.
Can you hack Kahoot? Many can and do
Gamification achieves a new level in millions of classroom around the world with Kahoot. That makes it a target.
Sleep deprivation hinders memory, many critical tasks
Sleep deprivation is detrimental to everything from bakers adding too much salt to cookies to surgeons botching surgeries.
How the emerald ash borer kills trees
An invasive species has hit ash trees in at least 35 states. The beetle from Asia spreads by hitching a ride on firewood.