Dangerous weather in 5 Midwest states
A "complex" storm system makes its way across Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois tonight and Wednesday, looking to do some serious damage.
STEM
Ky. students succeed w/o tests
Can we do better than multiple-choice standardized tests? Folks in Ky. think we can, but it might require some changes to NCLB.
Top education is surprisingly low-tech in Finland
The movement to increase the level of technology in our schools may serve business purposes while failing to boost education outcomes much.
Bullying victims more likely to bring weapons to school
Bullying victims suffer health problems, physical and psychosocial, new research confirms. Bullies may actually be healthier. 2 studies.
Republicans in Congress push unhealthy school lunches
New USDA guidelines for healthier school lunches went into effect in August, but many people (Big Agra) stupidly want to make poor schools exempt.
Students show science projects to the president
Science fair winners from across the US presented their projects to Pres Obama at the White House Science Fair.
1st time for Camelopardalids
Earth will experience the Camelopardalids meteor shower for the first time ever, tonight, with a possible peak coming between 2 and 4 AM.
Grade for Chesapeake Bay health still a C
The health of the Chesapeake Bay has remained stagnant over the past year, due mostly to pollution. But there are positive signs.
Big dinosaur fossils discovered in Argentina
New dinosaurs discovered in Argentina may be the first discovery of the largest creature ever to walk the face of the Earth.
Bosnia experiences worst flooding in at least 120 years
A weather disaster has flooded parts of Serbia and Bosnia, leaving at least 43 dead and thousands homeless or without power.