Science

Republicans debate each other on Fox News

By Paul Katula •
Republican candidates for presidents, 17 of them in two separate "debates," discussed issues important to them but avoided other issues. [...]Read More... from Republicans debate...

States should remove religious vaccine exemption

By Paul Katula •
Should parents be able to exempt their children from vaccinations because of religious or philosophical beliefs? [...]Read More... from States should remove religious vaccine exemption

Which works better: Punishment or reward?

By Press Release •
A simple experiment devised at Washington U. suggests punishment, even small, is more likely than reward to influence behavior. [...]Read More... from Which works better:...

Minority schools more likely to call the cops

By Press Release •
Research at Penn State confirms that zero-tolerance is biased against blacks & minorities and may deprive them of needed care. [...]Read More... from Minority schools...

Chesapeake focuses educators on environment

By Paul Katula •
A program aimed at Md. educators strives to improve their understanding of the ecosystem and economy of the Chesapeake Bay. [...]Read More... from Chesapeake focuses...

Lack of education as deadly as smoking

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A new study links death to education differences. Variation in the risk of death across education levels has widened considerably. [...]Read More... from Lack of...

Re-engaging the 'music helps math' debate

By Paul Katula •
Occasionally articles link music to math ability, suggesting the only reason we should support music ed is that it helps kids with their math. [...]Read...