Some say the best way to improve American education--and get teachers more respect--is make them take challenging entry exams like doctors and lawyers do
Educating Americans for the 21st Century
Follow the path from school to the workplace to see what sticking with STEM will do for a career
The superstorm's massive ocean waves produced low-level seismic activity across the entire country
From Georges Braque to a suit of easter baskets, mixed media remains a potent form of visual expression
Famous athletes and other performers are more likely to die young than their famous business, political, or academic counterparts.
This weekend, meet Native doll makers, learn how clocks help us navigate, watch a mother and son reconnect and reduce your carbon footprint
See some early sketches of the cartoon family that shaped our vision of what life would be like in the 21st century
Look at a state-by-state comparison of where STEM and charter schools can be found around the country
The rare fish's genome is slowly evolving—and contrary to prior speculation, it probably isn't the common ancestor of all land animals
A new report points to drought, climate change and increased demand for water as the reasons the iconic river no longer reaches the sea
The sequel to Alice's Adventure's in Wonderland was designed to be a playable, albeit whimsical chess problem
From polar exploration to summit bids to marathons, claims of heroic journeys have turned out to be tales woven with lies
Fujiko Nakaya works with an unusual medium. The Japanese artist is sculpting fog clouds at the Exploratorium's new site at Pier 15
In the 1970s, Joe Brainard wrote a book-length poem that paid heed to fashion
A new study shows that fathers and mothers are equally capable at knowing their infant's unique cry—if both contribute to parenting equally
How far do germs travel after a sneeze? Can you really catch a cold if it's chilly outside? And does vitamin C actually help battle cold symptoms?
The rules are extensive, but after three horses died in the filming of the HBO show "Luck," some are wondering if they're strict enough
New research shows just a sip can cause the potent neurotransmitter dopamine to flood the brain
The FDA is investigating whether doctors aren't getting enough training before they start using machines to do surgery. Is the "wow" factor to blame?
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