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.
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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.
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.
The best bees keep expertise to themselves
Honeybees, especially those who've been around the block a few times to gather nectar, don't like to share their knowledge with rookie bees.
Nights are warming faster than days
Observations from the last fifty years have shown that the nights have been warming much faster than the days.
Dangers of binge drinking in college
Binge drinking is a problem, in more ways than one, on college campuses across the US. Folks at Alabama have some advice.
Neuroscience doesn’t make teaching better
Can teachers become better teachers if they understand which structures of the brain influence the learning of certain tasks or behaviors? Probably not.
Total solar eclipse; next one is in the US
A total eclipse of the sun occurred on March 8-9. It wasn't visible from the US, but the next one will be, on Aug. 21, 2017.
Teens who misuse stimulants use other people’s
Teenagers who abuse prescription drugs most commonly do it by using someone else's drugs, not drugs that doctors have prescribed for them.
Students want a ‘bag bill’ in Md. this time
Maryland may pass legislation that would make people pay a dime if they are given a disposable bag at the grocery store. It could reduce pollution.