Monthly rainfall record for June set at Baltimore
Record rainfall, including a hailstorm that produced destructive hail the size of a grapefruit (4.0 inches), fell during June 2015 in Baltimore.
STEM
Black America 'in a state of emergency'
Federal lawmakers said racism is alive and well in the US, and it causes more than a few problems. Starting with health. Also schools.
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.
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.