SCOTUS won’t hear Kan. science/atheism case
Science standards in a Bible-belt state have a tough fight. But the science will remain, and it would be great if it could co-exist with religious belief.
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Teens’ binge drinking affects their kids
Adolescent binge drinking isn't just dangerous to teenagers' brain, but also may impact the brains of their children, a Loyola U. Chicago study finds.
Rewards key for seeking decision-making info
In seeking information before making a decision, people may be biased by rewards in addition to the natural tendency to seek out information in line with our own beliefs.
Sibling rivalry seen in some birds
Did you know some birds are more likely to exaggerate their need for food if their parents are likely to breed again (or if they already have).
Computer simulation shows birth of Saturn’s rings
Saturn's rings differ a little from those of Uranus. Using computer simulations from telescope and probe data, scientists have a model for why that happens.
Spooky science stories for Halloween: NYT & others
Science experiments sometimes get a little spooky, fascinating, or just plain creepy. Just in time for Halloween, here are a few collections.
Mitochondrial DNA mutations linked to autism
Evidence mounts that mitochondrial DNA mutations are associated with autism. Mutations in mtDNA are also associated with neurological and developmental disorders.
President meets with kid science advisors
11 students met with the president and other federal science folks as part of the first-ever kid science advisory team, selected because of their ideas on science.
Small lies often lead to bigger dishonesty
When we tell lies to make ourselves look better, our brain changes a little, making it easier and easier to tell more (and bigger) lies in the future.
Need to remember what you learn? Try running.
In terms of remembering what you just learned, post-learning activities help in this order: running, outdoor activities, video games. In fact, video games may hurt memory.