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Ice-Breakers Battle Europe's Big Chill
Posted Thu Feb 9, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0
Temperatures fell to -13 degrees Fahrenheit in Berlin as the current cold front that has claimed hundreds of lives in eastern Europe makes its way west. Read more
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Background Noise Hurts Test Scores
Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Nov 1, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0
The hum of school heating and cooling systems can distract some young learners. Read more
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Does Soda Cause Violence?
Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Oct 24, 2011 06:30 PM ET | 0
Teens who drink soda may be more likely to get into fights and act violently. Read more
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Dinosaur-Era Shark Nursery Found
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Sep 8, 2011 02:53 PM ET | 0
In its heyday (230 million years ago), the nursery was home to two types of sharks who spawned in freshwater. Read more
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Which Astronomical Object Do YOU Want to See?
Posted by Mark Thompson Thu Aug 18, 2011 02:09 AM ET | 0
On Friday, BBC astronomer Mark Thompson will use a multi-million dollar telescope to zoom in on an object chosen by Discovery News readers. Read more
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Adventure: Weird Japanese Sport Botaoshi Explained [VIDEO]
Posted Mon Jul 11, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0
What looks like a violent mash-up of rugby, king of the hill and capture the flag is a competition played in some Japanese schools. Martin Berman learns more about the unique sport. Watch video
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South Korea Schools Get Robot English Teachers
Posted Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:58 AM ET | 0
Twenty-nine remotely controlled robots speak to students, read them books and dance to music. Read more
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Gang Alternative Movement Gains Momentum
Posted by Julienne Gage Wed Sep 1, 2010 12:53 PM ET | 0
Seven percent of U.S. teens belong to gangs. A new movement hopes to bring that number down. Read more
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Teen Car Accidents Linked to Early School Start Time
Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Jun 9, 2010 09:44 AM ET | 0
A comparison of accident rates among teens in two Virginia cities with different school start times suggests teens are just not morning people. Read more
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Preschools Take Root in Forests
Posted Mon May 24, 2010 12:10 PM ET | 0
Some preschools across the country are swapping classrooms and desks for trees and mud. Read more
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Accent Speaks Louder Than Race for Finding Friends
Posted by Cristen Conger Tue Mar 16, 2010 08:00 AM ET | 0
Children prefer to make friends with those whose speech patterns -- rather than skin color -- mimic their own. Read more
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Copernicus Invented Geology, Study Claims
Posted by Larry O'Hanlon Thu Mar 11, 2010 05:23 AM ET | 0
The science of geology may be considerably older than once thought. Read more
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Climate Tiff in S. Dakota Reveals Gap Between Scientists, Public
Posted by Larry O'Hanlon Tue Mar 9, 2010 05:28 AM ET | 0
A new bill in South Dakota urges science teachers to frame global warming as a debate. Read more
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Rare Snowfall Paralyzes Deep South
Posted Fri Feb 12, 2010 09:54 AM ET | 0
Even the mere threat of snow grounded planes and closed schools in much of the region. Read more
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Shuttle Artifacts: Going Once, Going Twice
Posted by Irene Klotz Mon Feb 1, 2010 03:50 AM ET | 0
Artifacts of the nearly three decade-old program are being distributed online. Read more
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