by Whitney Wild | Oct 20, 2011 | Science + Technology
Hollywood Ruch, a 15-year-old from Mechanicsburg, Pa., was the victim of multiple drunk driving accidents before he reached middle school. Now, he’s traveling to high schools and colleges across the country to share his story and urge other kids to drive...
by Matt Mansfield | Oct 19, 2011 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON – Nearly 40 years ago, the Endangered Species Act passed the Senate with a vote of 92-0, but lately its efficiency has been under attack. On Thursday, a House subcommittee considered the connection between science and policy in the Endangered Species Act....
by Matt Mansfield | Oct 17, 2011 | Politics, Science + Technology
First lady Michelle Obama set out to break the world record for the most people doing jumping jacks in 24 hours. Katie Banks reports.
by Sara J. Martinez | Oct 17, 2011 | Science + Technology
In 1980, a torn ACL could end a professional athlete’s career. Today, minor surgery and proper rehabilitation can get a player back on his feet before the season’s end. In 1980, an on-field brain injury could be overlooked. Today, a hit to the head can sideline a...
by Katie Banks | Oct 12, 2011 | Politics, Science + Technology
Last week, President Barack Obama welcomed the 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears to the White House in honor of the 25th anniversary of the team’s win. In 1986, a reception to honor the team was canceled after the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy....
by Sara J. Martinez | Oct 12, 2011 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, the Society for Science & the Public announced the top winners of the inaugural Broadcom “Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars” competition out of 30 finalists from middle school science fairs around the...
