by Beth Lawrence & Matthew Schehl | Oct 10, 2011 | Business & Tech, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — Tensions are brewing between the Army and some residents of Frederick, Md., after a stinging National Research Council report ordered by the government said that the planned risk-assessment of a new facility at Ft. Detrick isn’t adequate for...
by Sara J. Martinez | Oct 5, 2011 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — The typical middle school trip to Washington involves visits to Capitol Hill and a few museums. But for 14-year-old I-Chun Lin of Plano, Texas, her trip to the nation’s capital this week came with a $5,000 award and national recognition for her science...
by Ja'Nel Johnson | Sep 29, 2011 | Science + Technology
The League of United Latin American Citizens met with Congress Thursday in order to discuss strategies to improve the quality of life for Latin Americans. The panel, which included members of LULAC and their partners, spoke about issues affecting the Latino community...
by Sara J. Martinez | Sep 29, 2011 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — Recognized for his work in evolutionary robotics, University of Vermont researcher Joshua Bongard was honored with the highest award given by the U.S. government to young scientists, the second faculty member in UVM history to win the award. President...
by Katie Banks | Sep 27, 2011 | Environment, Science + Technology
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is a competition that challenges collegiate teams to design affordable, solar-powered houses. Medill’s Katie Banks visited the temporary exhibit in Washington’s West Potomac Park to learn how these...
by Laura Phelps | Sep 27, 2011 | National Security, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — An official from the Little Rock Veterans Center said Monday that she and her colleagues are making strides in helping troops reintegrate into civilian life, but they remain concerned that resources are stretched too thin in some parts of Arkansas,...
