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...
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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. [...]Read More... from Ontario teens...
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. [...]Read More......
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? [...]Read More... from...
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. [...]Read More......
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...
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. [...]Read More......
Genetics may play a role in abnormal psych
The role of genetics is being investigated, as scientists look for a way to treat patients with autism, ADHD, depression, and schizophrenia. [...]Read More... from...
Severe storms rake nation’s midsection
Severe storms raked through Kansas, Oklahoma, and even as far east as Indiana Tuesday afternoon. Tornadoes and 4-inch hail were reported. [...]Read More... from Severe...
Railcar implosion physics stacks the deck
A railcar can implode, given a sufficient difference in air pressure outside compared to air pressure inside the railcar. [...]Read More... from Railcar implosion physics...