Irrationality proof gave rise to rational thinking
The Greeks developed the Pythagorean Theorem. That led to a proof that the square root of 2 is irrational and much more.
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Hackers breach an adultery website
Hackers broke into a website that invites married people to cheat on their spouses, exposing personal information about thousands of stupid users.
Obituary: John Henry Holland, computer scientist
A pioneer in the field of computer science, whose work was applied to economics, evolution, and psychology, has died.
When you're in high school & a new baby comes
Having a new baby brother or sister when you're in high school or middle school can present challenges for teenagers and parents.
Coca-Cola funds a foolish fitness farce
The Coca-Cola Company is investing in "science" that is expected to say sugar-sweetened beverages are OK, as long as you exercise.
On the need to protect polar bears in Alaska
The federal government wants to designate a large swath of land to protect polar bears in Alaska; the state wants to drill for oil on the land.
Republicans debate each other on Fox News
Republican candidates for presidents, 17 of them in two separate "debates," discussed issues important to them but avoided other issues.
Camp Invention inspires STEM in Indiana
A national summer camp focused on science and technology brought some learning fun to Indiana.
States should remove religious vaccine exemption
Should parents be able to exempt their children from vaccinations because of religious or philosophical beliefs?
Which works better: Punishment or reward?
A simple experiment devised at Washington U. suggests punishment, even small, is more likely than reward to influence behavior.