On finding a harmonious coexistence of science and faith
Women's Final 4 Part 3 (Notre Dame): Is there a world where deep faith and relentless science can live together? Notre Dame thinks so.
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Lifelong learners in Conn. get more than math & reading
Final 4 Part 3: In Conn., an excellent graduate school of education underscores the importance of kinesiology in helping students find an interest in STEM.
Scientists find bacteria that protects against HIV
The more you know body systems, the better you'll understand how bacteria and skin combine forces to protect some women against HIV.
Weather stations used for science & math lessons
Weather stations, installed in schools in Roanoke, Va., help kids learn math & science and help a grad student feed low-income residents.
IL Natural Resources creates science lessons for NGSS
As states, including Maryland and Illinois, are rolling out the Next Generation Science Standards over the next few years, lessons are popping up.
Electric ‘thinking caps’ may speed learning, like caffeine
Stimulating the brain with electricity may be just as good as stimulating it with caffeine, researchers at Vanderbilt University have found.
Chicken from hell belongs to mysterious dinosaur group
A bizarre, bird-like dinosaur has been discovered. It provides paleontologists with the first good look at a dinosaur group shrouded in mystery for almost a century.
IL Green School Award recipients announced
2 schools and 1 school district have been named IL green schools, and their applications now advance to the US Dept of Ed for national recognition.
Movie review: Particle Fever
A movie about the discovery at CERN of the Higgs boson is inspiring and reveals that the secret to success is often taking on the next challenge with optimism.
Coldest March temp ever in Baltimore on March 4
Snow & record cold temperatures in Maryland led to a near-complete closure of schools and an extension of the window for the state's standardized tests.