New book offers solution for teaching evolution without conflictOctober 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new book written by University of Alabama at Birmingham researcher claims to offer a novel way to teach evolution without offending students who have strong religious convictions against the theory. According to Professor Lee Meadows, Ph.D., author of a new book titled The Missing Link: An Inquiry Approach for Teaching All Students About Evolution, School districts, politicians and church leaders have debated for decades as to whether Charles Darwin's theory of evolution should be taught in schools.
Global warming may lead to heavier rainstorms in futureSeptember 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study by researchers at MIT and Caltech has predicted that global warming may lead to heavier rainstorms in the future. Previous studies have shown that average annual precipitation will increase in both the deep tropics and in temperate zones, but will decrease in the subtropics.
Scientists use creativity and models in problem solvingSeptember 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists go on to find answers to different questions by merging creativity with model based studies, according to a research. Dr. Nancy J. Nersessian has studied the cognitive processes that underlie scientific creativity by observing scientists at work in their laboratories.
Birds tend to move in response to unfavorable climateSeptember 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study by biologists at the University of California, Berkeley, has determined that if the climate is not quite right, birds will move rather than stick around and sweat it out. The findings reveal that 48 out of 53 bird species studied in California's Sierra Nevada mountains have adjusted to climate change over the last century by moving to sites with the temperature and precipitation conditions they favored.
Climate change to yield more extreme rainfall in futureAugust 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has shown that climate change will yield more extreme rainfall in the future. The study was carried out by researchers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Caltech.
Smithsonian names top Penn State research administrator as its next science chiefAugust 13th, 2009 Penn State scientist tapped for Smithsonian postWASHINGTON — Eva Pell, the senior vice president for research at Pennsylvania State University, has been appointed undersecretary for science at the Smithsonian Institution. Pell, 61, is an environmental scientist and was a professor for 35 years in Penn State's plant pathology department.
Environmental contaminants affect fertility, weight in male newbornsJune 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Environmental contaminants have led to an increase in birth weight and frequency of genital malformations in male newborns (e.g., un-descended testes) as well as a decrease in male fertility, according to a study. The scientists behind this study say that the growing presence of contaminants in the environment leads to reduced male hormone action, which in turn causes the above problems.
Bristol Palin now says abstinence is a 'realistic' option for teensMay 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol, an 18-year-old unwed mother, says that abstinence is a 'realistic' option for teenagers. Bristol, who is a Teen Ambassador to The Candie's Foundation, did a turnabout on May 6 with her views on teen sex, and told ABC's "Good Morning America" that she wished she had waited to have sex.
President Obama looks forward to day of sports, science and economics on MondayApril 27th, 2009 Obama's Monday: Day of sports, science, economicsWASHINGTON — A day of science, sports and economics awaits President Barack Obama. Monday morning, the president speaks at the National Academy of Sciences annual meeting.
Financial barriers to attending college may affect kids' school performanceApril 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Financial barriers to attending college might force students to give up the idea of focussing on their academic performance in school, according to a new study. The research led by psychologists Mesmin Destin and Daphna Oyserman from the University of Michigan have found this lack of motivation occurs in children as young as 11 years of age.
Overpopulation is world's No.1 environmental issueApril 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The faculty of a US university has determined that an overpopulated planet is the biggest problem that we face today, followed by climate change and a need for renewable energy resources. According to a survey of the faculty at the SUNY (State University of New York) College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), overpopulation is the world's top environmental issue, followed closely by climate change and the need to develop renewable energy resources to replace fossil fuels.
Imagination has extraordinary capacity to shape realityApril 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ever heard spiritual gurus saying that it's possible to turn your imagination into reality? Well, scientists have now said that there is a certain truth to the statement. In a new study, psychologists Christopher Davoli and Richard Abrams from Washington University have suggested that the imagination may be more effective than we think in helping us reach our goals.
As US firms cut foreign hires, Indian, Chinese students plan returnMarch 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A large number of foreign students, particularly from India and China, are planning to return home as they fear that they will not be able to find a job in the US upon graduation, according to a new study. Another key impetus behind students' intentions to depart is their growing belief that the US economy will lag global growth rates in the near future, according to the study by Duke University professor and Harvard researcher Vivek Wadhwa for Kauffman Foundation.
Scarcity greatly boosts value of products, items, timeJanuary 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scarcity of goods, services and also time greatly boost their value, according to the latest findings. Psychologist Jaime L.
Algal blooms poisoning seafoodJanuary 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Harmful algal blooms are increasingly poisoning seafood, causing respiratory and skin irritations, while killing off fish and mammals in coastal waters. Scientists presented a compilation of 21 studies outlining the role of nutrient pollution in the increasing frequency of these events.
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