US College Grads Under-Qualified for Employment

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Kirk McDonald tells the cold, hard truth about finding jobs after graduation.

Easy Targets: The Top 10 in April on The Good Life

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Brought to you by the people who make aiming high, look easy.

Creationism Still Allowed in Louisiana Classrooms

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The Science Education Act in Louisiana remains in effect, allowing creationist theory to be taught in science classes.

Science Experiments in Space: What Happens When You Wring Out a Washcloth in Space? (Video)

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It’s different but way cooler than you expect.

New Guidelines Propose Change in Science Education

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Changes could be on the way for science classes across the nation with the release of the Next Generation Science Standards.

Viewing Medusa

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“Josie became a lot like the jellyfish she studied. She could by turns be prickly, stinging, even deadly, yet still soft and elusive, floating along on currents not of her own making.” By Mary Akers

Explore the 100,000 Stars Closest to Us with This Awesome Interactive Site (Link)

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100,000 Stars gives users a chance to explore through the stellar neighborhood in one beautiful and interactive site.

Open Thread: Who Was Your Best Teacher?

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A lot of people remember one teacher or college professor who really stood out, who opened their eyes and made them see new things, who instilled a love of a subject in them.

Dudes, You Started Out As Girls. Fun Video Explains How!

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Find out in a minute and a half about how we all start out as female with this awesome science video.

Video: Take a Tour of the International Space Station

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Do you know how astronauts sleep? Find out from the Commander.

Here’s How Gender Bias In Social Science Works

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A new study finds gender differences in learning, using a methodology guaranteed to maximize gender differences. Bad science in action.

Has the Time Come for Private Space Exploration?

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More corporations are starting to get into space exploration. How does this emerging market work?

What Happens When You Combine Centrifugal Motion and Hamsters? (Video)

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You want to watch this video of these two adorable hamsters…for science!

The Four Types of Men: Part II – The Philosopher

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These days, our philosophers are comedians, writers, religious leaders, professors, and teachers. People today don’t respect classical philosophers like they used to. I think it’s a shame, because there are a lot of admirable traits to The Philosopher.

Warming Up To Global Warming

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How to engage positively with global warming skeptics.

The Double Helix of James Watson

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“Imagine if I, as a child, had accepted my supposed inferior intelligence as truth.” A scientist speaks out on racism and its effects.