College March 9, 2023 Marymount University students launch protests after school axes majors like math, English, religious studies Students at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, are protesting the decision to end nine majors and one graduate program, including math and religious studies.
Water March 2, 2023 US to propose restrictions on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water after previously underestimating its risks The Environmental Protection Agency plans to propose restrictions on “forever chemicals” in drinking water. The agency previously underestimated how hazardous small amounts could be.
Media March 2, 2023 Seattle school district forced to do layoffs amid plummeting student enrollments Seattle Public Schools announced on Tuesday that the district is being forced to lay off employees amid financial turmoil caused by plummeting student enrollments.
LIFESTYLE March 1, 2023 Hair comb made from part of a human skull unearthed in England: 'Truly astonishing' Archaologists in England have identified a hair comb made out of a human skull while reviewing objects from a dig that happened between 2016-2018. The artifact is 'truly astonishing,' says researcher.
Louisiana February 28, 2023 DOJ sues Louisiana chemical maker over 'cancer alley' risk The Department of Justice is suing a Louisiana chemical maker over presenting an unacceptable cancer risk to the community. The lawsuit demands a cut in toxic emissions.
Media February 27, 2023 Pennsylvania district considers bringing 'feelings' into math curriculum as some community members balk Littlestown Area School District in Pennsylvania proposed an elementary math curriculum that could integrate social-emotional learning into its curriculum.
OPINION February 27, 2023 Stop punishing gifted students: War on merit, honors programs is hurting Black children, others Merit-based programs offer a solution to boost the participation of Blacks, racial minorities and disadvantaged kids in disciplines such as the sciences.
Digging History February 25, 2023 A 3,500-year-old bear preserved in Siberian permafrost is dissected by researchers A nearly 3,500-year-old brown bear is being dissected by Russian scientists. the female bear has undergone a necropsy after it was discovered in 2020 on Bolshoy Lyakhovsky Island.
Quizzes February 24, 2023 Periodic table quiz: How well do you know these scientific elements? Periodic table quiz! How well do you know these scientific facts about the table of elements? Test your science knowledge in this fun and engaging lifestyle quiz!
Indiana February 8, 2023 Indiana men arrested nearly 50 years later in drowning death of teen girl after DNA sample Two Indiana men were arrested Monday following witness testimony and DNA evidence nearly 50 years after 17-year-old Laurel Jean Mitchell was found dead in the Elkhart River.
Oceans February 2, 2023 World's largest, rarest ocean stingrays spotted and tagged in Mozambique National Geographic explorer and ray expert Andrea Marshall, alongside her team, have tagged 11 rare and massive smalleye stingrays off the coast of the Bazaruto Archipelago.