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'Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War': A Q&A with Mary RoachAuthor Mary Roach's new book dives into the science of the military — a world that encompasses research on everything from heatstroke to the medical benefits of maggots (yes, maggots).
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Is Digital Multitasking Good for Teens?The more time teens spend multitasking with various tech devices, the worse they tend to perform on academic tests, a small new study suggests.
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School Start Times in U.S. States: Full ListMost U.S. middle and high schools start too early. Here's a list of the average start time for schools in each state.
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Does Music Give You Math Skills? It's a Tricky EquationOpinion Will Mozart truly boost your mathematical mind?
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5 Things I Learned When my Research Went ViralOpinion We researchers all wonder whether reaching a broader audience for our academic work is worth the time and effort. Here’s a recent experience that may help you decide.
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Women's Progress in Science and Engineering Since 1973 (Infographic)Men outnumbered women 10 to 1 in the early Seventies, but today that gap has closed to two to one.
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How to Play a 29-Story Game of 'Pong' (Video)Opinion The story behind largest video game display in the world.
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iPads in the Classroom, But Do They Help Kindergartners?When it comes to technology in the classroom, having kindergartners share iPads may be better for learning than simply giving each child an iPad, a new study suggests.
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Chameleon-like Material Changes Color On DemandNew nanoscale technology could have wide-ranging applications in multiple industries.
