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

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.

DOJ sues Louisiana chemical maker over 'cancer alley' risk

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

Indiana men arrested nearly 50 years later in drowning death of teen girl after DNA sample

February 8, 2023

Indiana men arrested nearly 50 years later in drowning death of teen girl after DNA sample

Two Indiana men were arrested Monday following witness testimony and DNA evidence nearly 50 years after 17-year-old Laurel Jean Mitchell was found dead in the Elkhart River.

World's largest, rarest ocean stingrays spotted and tagged in Mozambique

February 2, 2023

World's largest, rarest ocean stingrays spotted and tagged in Mozambique

National Geographic explorer and ray expert Andrea Marshall, alongside her team, have tagged 11 rare and massive smalleye stingrays off the coast of the Bazaruto Archipelago.

Professor argues math education is White and cisheteropatriarchal space, 'limits' queer and students of color

January 25, 2023

Professor argues math education is White and cisheteropatriarchal space, 'limits' queer and students of color

A Vanderbilt professor argued that math education is a "white and cisheteropatriarchal space" and "limits" Queer, Trans and students of color at a mathematician meeting in Boston.

London's 'Irish Giant': Museum wants to remove controversial skeleton display

January 18, 2023

London's 'Irish Giant': Museum wants to remove controversial skeleton display

Charles Byrne stood 7'7" and requested a burial at sea to avoid dissection, but a collector bribed someone to help him steal the body and replace it in the coffin.