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March 14, 2023

Professors are censoring themselves to protect their career. This professor says it’s destroying academia

University of Alabama professor, Dr. Matthew Wielicki, said self-censorship by college professors is moving education "away from the foundations of academia."

March 9, 2023

Marymount University students launch protests after school axes majors like math, English, religious studies

Students at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, are protesting the decision to end nine majors and one graduate program, including math and religious studies.

March 2, 2023

US to propose restrictions on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water after previously underestimating its risks

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to propose restrictions on “forever chemicals” in drinking water. The agency previously underestimated how hazardous small amounts could be.

March 2, 2023

Seattle school district forced to do layoffs amid plummeting student enrollments

Seattle Public Schools announced on Tuesday that the district is being forced to lay off employees amid financial turmoil caused by plummeting student enrollments.

March 1, 2023

Hair comb made from part of a human skull unearthed in England: 'Truly astonishing'

Archaologists in England have identified a hair comb made out of a human skull while reviewing objects from a dig that happened between 2016-2018. The artifact is 'truly astonishing,' says researcher.

February 28, 2023

DOJ sues Louisiana chemical maker over 'cancer alley' risk

The Department of Justice is suing a Louisiana chemical maker over presenting an unacceptable cancer risk to the community. The lawsuit demands a cut in toxic emissions.

February 27, 2023

Pennsylvania district considers bringing 'feelings' into math curriculum as some community members balk

Littlestown Area School District in Pennsylvania proposed an elementary math curriculum that could integrate social-emotional learning into its curriculum.

February 27, 2023

Stop punishing gifted students: War on merit, honors programs is hurting Black children, others

Merit-based programs offer a solution to boost the participation of Blacks, racial minorities and disadvantaged kids in disciplines such as the sciences.

February 25, 2023

A 3,500-year-old bear preserved in Siberian permafrost is dissected by researchers

A nearly 3,500-year-old brown bear is being dissected by Russian scientists. the female bear has undergone a necropsy after it was discovered in 2020 on Bolshoy Lyakhovsky Island.

February 24, 2023

Periodic table quiz: How well do you know these scientific elements?

Periodic table quiz! How well do you know these scientific facts about the table of elements? Test your science knowledge in this fun and engaging lifestyle quiz!