Think you know a thing or two about science? Take our short quiz to determine if you'd pass an 8th grade science test. picked by 2longdogs 10 months ago

They call it resuscitation science. It's a new area of research at the University of Pennsylvania, where a Center for Resuscitation Science opened less than a year ago, and where the line between life and death is shifting. picked by deepchill 11 months ago

India's prime minister Manmohan Singh has announced unprecedented funding for science education and research, saying it is a top priority for his government. He has announced a range of schemes to attract students and replenish government agencies' shrinking pool of scientific personnel. picked by 2manyusernames 12 months ago

On the 28 June, The Science Education Act was passed as law in the State of Louisiana. This piece of legislature now allows teachers in this US state to present non-scientific alternatives to evolution, global warming and cloning – including ideas related to intelligent design. Opponents fear that Louisiana teachers are now free to present evolution and other targeted topics as matters of de... read full post picked by bingo 6 months ago

Do you know you can Hypnotize Chickens, you can have an erection once dead?...Stuff you may not have known about science and some of the crazy things you can do, things your body is capable of doing that you may not have known. picked by cjmei 2 years ago

A fellow Plimate, Snocrash, has a website called Homebrewed Science that you might find interesting.
It is a new community that encourages discussion and experimentation on science projects you can do at home. Read it for enjoyment, read it for education, check it out today. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Students at one Birmingham school can honestly say homework made them sick. Nearly half of the students in a Smith Middle School language arts class became ill Friday after tasting meals that students had prepared as part of an assignment. picked by muppet 1 month ago

Students in Baltimore's high schools will get a cash incentive to boost their scores on the state graduation exams. picked by muppet 12 months ago

I knew some of these couldn't be true. picked by Mershaullk 2 years ago

... in UK science lessons.

'Teachers should take the time to explain why creationism had no scientific basis, Professor Michael Reiss said.' picked by Antt 4 months ago

More than 160 Students at a South Bronx middle school have pulled off a stunning boycott against standardized testing. They refused to take a three-hour practice exam for next month's statewide social studies test. Instead they handed in blank exams and submitted signed petitions with a list of grievances picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Teachers fear students are being tempted towards hi-tech cheating in exams by an online company marketing almost invisible earpieces. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

In an interview with the Trinity Broadcasting Network, Ben Stein had these insane things to say:

Stein: [...]I was thinking to myself the last time any of my relatives saw scientists telling them what to do they were telling them to go to the showers to get gassed

...Love of God and compassion and empathy leads you to a very glorious place, and science leads you to killing people. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

What happens when you have physics and chemistry professors teach grade school science classes? A whole lot of fun. picked by LSOjunkie 11 months ago

Previously we heard Obama's answers to 14 of the top science questions facing Americans. Here are McCain's answers. picked by bernardblack 3 months ago

In announcing four top science advisers Saturday, President-elect Barack Obama set lofty goals for an open and honest scientific process and dialogue in his new administration.
*no more rocket surgery* picked by Bornbad 3 weeks ago

By 2010, Asia will have 90 percent of the world’s Ph.D. scientists and engineers. Today, when science is more important then ever, the US has fallen far behind. How can we recitfy this? Adam Savage has a few ideas. picked by bernardblack 4 months ago

...and for $30 a session. picked by mandolinorange 1 year ago

The 2007 Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting concluded in Boston on November 30. This was the first time that the popular Science as Art competition was held at an MRS Fall Meeting. Three first place and three second place winners were selected from the various entries. Some of the images are from the nanotechnology domain but most are micro-scale. picked by leopoldogolba 1 year ago

A Colorado Springs elementary school principal has apologized for making students look inside a bag of human feces and urine. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago