Scientific reports retracted, some grant money withheld
A few big incidents of scientific fraud have made the headlines recently. One cheated the experiment itself, the other the peer-review process.
STEM
Should we build a cell tower near a middle school?
Cell towers give off radiation, but we still don't know how dangerous it is to build one near a school, where students spend several hours every day.
Hurricane Arthur slams OBX
A hurricane on the Fourth of July in North Carolina reminds us, after a hurricane dry spell (Sandy didn't make landfall as a hurricane), to be vigilant.
Taking notes on paper is better than using technology
Even though most people type faster than they write, there's still a lot to say for taking lecture notes by hand.
Kids know when teachers commit ‘sins of omission’
Children have a rather rich understanding of the world around them. They can tell when people are lying to them or leaving out important details.
Off-the-grid homes get luxurious
Self-sufficient homes, which are unconnected to local utility grids, can be just as luxurious as any on-grid mansion, but there are trade-offs.
Looking for reasons why students failed a math exam
Anyone who makes a distinction between education and entertainment doesn't know the first thing about either one.
Wyo. scientists want NGSS reconsidered
The Next Generation Science Standards have been adopted in 10 states so far. Some scientists would like to add Wyoming to the list.
Low-income brainpower goes up where rents go down
A Hopkins study shows that low-income families who spend less on rent tend to spend more on child-enrichment activities.
IL students selected to national science camp
Two Illinois students will serve as delegates to the National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia later this month.