Apparently, sea lions can also keep the beat
A few non-human animals have been known to have the ability to keep a musical beat, and now research has been published looking at what may be the mechanism.
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Teens exposed to drugs more likely to abuse in 20s
If you have easy access to alcohol or drugs at home as a teen, chances are higher you'll abuse those drugs in your 20s (Mich.St.U.)
Thyroid function linked to reading & math ability
Abnormal levels of a hormone produced by the thyroid are often associated with difficulties students have with literacy and numeracy skills.
Research suggests ways to reduce gun suicides
If only we could research guns, we might be able to make a dent in the 21,000 gun suicides that happen every year in the US.
Ontario teens feel psychological stress
Teens are stressed out in Ontario, Canada, and probably elsewhere in the world: screen time, social media, video gaming blamed.
Corn sweat at the center of summer heat
Evapotranspiration, mainly from corn, has combined with other moisture in the air to make for a hot & muggy summer in the Midwest.
Nation’s oldest state house struck by lightning
How do lightning rods work? And why does Gov Larry Hogan of Md. feel so fortunate that the State House avoided damage?
Blogger has tips for teaching ELLs about science
Teaching science with the Next Generation Science Standards is a challenge, but it's worth every ounce of effort, esp. in the real world.
Common chemicals affect child brain development
A new study that includes scientists from the Univ. of Ill. suggests we aren't doing enough to protect children from chemicals that may impair brain development.
Teens learn better from rewards than punishments
Risky adolescent behavior is well documented, but why does it happen and how can it be helped? Computational analysis has a few answers.