NASA spots El Niño changes that change weather
Rainfall patterns shifted this year because of an unusual El Niño in the Pacific that started back in December.
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Chicago gets dry snow & a little wind on VDay
Some snow and a snap of cold hit Chicago on Valentine's Day; it's moving east and could bring snow to Baltimore on President's Day.
Scientists confirm existence of gravity waves
Scientists hear evidence that gravity waves exist in a collision of black holes. Einstein predicted them a century ago in his theory of general relativity.
Kids who go to bed early have higher GPAs
Do you have a GPA that is lower than you expect? It could be that you're not getting enough sleep or you're going to bed too late on school nights.
More P.E. (not) linked to higher math scores
A new study from D.C. shows no positive correlation between PE minutes per week and academic proficiency in mathematics.
NFL said to ignore physics in Deflategate
Super Bowl 50 is today. How does the NFL get along with real science, civility, and parenting in the 21st century?
Wind turbines number about 48k in the US
Wind turbines power homes, businesses, and entire communities. They may seem new, but the technology that drives them has been around for centuries.
Blizzard in Baltimore, Jan. 22-23, 2016
A snowstorm brings a standstill to several parts of Md. and other eastern states. States of emergency are in effect and schools closed.
Possible conflict of interest in chocolate milk study
A study by the U. of Md. about a brand of chocolate milk shows a potential conflict of interest: food makers collaborate with schools.
Md. parents disappointed with start-time change
The change to H.S. start times in 1 Md. county from 7:17 to 8:30 AM can't come soon enough for leaders of key parent groups.