by Medill News Service | Oct 26, 2011 | Science + Technology, Topics
WASHINGTON — Government investment in commercial space transportation will be a good investment because it will be cost-effective and end NASA’s reliance on Russian spacecraft to get crews to low-Earth orbit, executives of private space companies told a House...
by Sara J. Martinez | Oct 25, 2011 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — At an event Saturday in Puerto Rico, Walmart announced a $500,000 grant to support a new program aimed at fighting obesity among Hispanic Americans. The Walmart Foundation’s money will help fund the League of United Latin American Citizens’ initiative,...
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...
