Most powerful Chicago-area tornado in 25 years
An EF-3 tornado struck Coal City, IL. It was the strongest tornado to hit the Chicago area in 25 years. 5 injured, property damage.
STEM
Chicago teacher can now accept Common Core
The "new math" under Common Core may look a little strange. It may look like overkill. It may just look confusing. But there's a method to the madness.
Are you a math person? Not so fast.
Interest & recognition from people who care about you are needed to turn your math confidence into a career in STEM, research says.
Toddlers can use tablets, too, but how?
We've all seen babies using iPads on YouTube or even in our own homes. The question is, How do they use them, and how can developers help?
Musicians' brains help them see in tune
Our brain efficiently puts together clues from many senses to help us interpret events and objects in our visual environment.
Pope seeks action on climate change
An encyclical has been issued from the Holy See in Rome, saying we should take action to stop causing climate change. Finally!
Nepal quake changed Mt Everest's movement
Mt Everest normally moves to the northeast, but the earthquake in Nepal made it change direction to the southwest. By about an inch.
US finally bans trans fats in food
Hoping to save lives, the US FDA ruled Tuesday that foods sold in the US must contain no artery-clogging artificial trans fats by 2018.
Did cell tower cause death in school aquarium?
Some fish have died in a Maine biology class, and students ask if a cell tower on the roof above the class might be the cause.
Boys will be boys, even without autism
Scientists wonder if behaviors many see as signs of autism are just signs of being a boy. An interesting scientific question.