Hazing occurs frequently in college bands
College marching band culture often includes hazing. Despite recent attention to the activity and the harm that can result, it continues.
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Do more kids have autism or just a diagnosis?
Autism diagnoses have increased, but some research suggests it's just a change in the way ASD is diagnosed. Big risk of drowning also noted.
Best sunscreens still unavailable in the US
Americans who hit the beach will apply sunscreen to block UV rays, but some of the best sunscreen chemicals aren't available here.
What psychologists know about bullying
A special issue of <em>American Psychologist</em> provides some insight into what scientists currently know about bullying in US schools.
Honey bees, eusocial by their genes, still perish
More bee colonies died last summer, compared to the winter, new research shows. That's never happened before. Scientists wonder why.
Distracted driving is still a problem for teens
The latest report about teenage driving shows that cellphone use can still be a problem because it takes drivers' eyes off the road for too long.
Algal blooms more frequent in Chesapeake
The frequency of harmful algal blooms in the Chesapeake Bay has been increasing over the past 20 years, thanks to excess nitrogen runoff.
Obama conditionally allows drilling in Arctic
The move is a victory for Shell & the petroleum industry. Environmentalists warn that any accident could lead to a catastrophe.
6th base found in eukaryotic DNA
A 6th nitrogenous base, once thought to exist only in bacteria, has been found in the DNA of eukaryotic cells.
Facebook for dolphins?
Dolphins, like humans, develop friendships, preferences for spending time with certain other dolphins, and extensive social networks.