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...
Science
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. [...]Read More... from More P.E. (not)...
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? [...]Read More... from NFL...
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. [...]Read More......
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. [...]Read More......
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. [...]Read...
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....
Body of IL teen found in floodwaters
Flooding has killed at least 1 teenager in southern IL as major North American rivers crest well above the flood stages. [...]Read More... from Body...
Dozens die in tornadoes & flooding from TX to IL
Severe storms were responsible for the deaths of more than 40 people, causes ranging from tornado damage to being swept away in their cars. [...]Read...
Md. revises action plan to protect wildlife
The Md. Dept. of Natural Resources is asking the public, including school groups, to weigh in on a proposed wildlife action plan. [...]Read More... from...