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...
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...
