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Do Good Grades Spread Like Measles?Students who hang out with friends who get better grades than them tend to see their class rank rise
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Colleges Requiring Phys Ed Hit All-Time LowPhysical education classes are no longer needed in order to graduate from college.
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Best Ways to Study for a Test FoundResearchers say they've pinpointed the most and least effective ways to prepare for a test.
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In Photos: Quadriplegic Uses Mind-Controlled ProsthesisHer biggest feat so far is lifting a chocolate bar to her mouth with mere thoughts.
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For Kids' Academic Success, Parents May Trump SchoolsParent engagement better predicts a child's academic performance than the qualities of the school he or she attends, a new study suggests.
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SAT Not Biased Against Low-Status Students, Study FindsA new study suggests the SAT is effective at predicting college success and isn't biased against students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Berlin Twinkles in Highest-Res Image of City at NightResearchers have stitched together a nighttime image of Berlin from above, which they say is the highest-resolution picture of a city at night.
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Value of Kids' Pretend Play May Be OverhypedPrevious research has suggested that pretend play is crucial to kids' mental development. But a new study challenges the strength of that link.
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Jury's In: Law School Test Messes with the MindIntensely studying for the LSAT can change brain structure and may even boost IQ, neuroscientists say.
