[ad_1] The first thing to know about the Madagascar hissing cockroach, a black and brown invertebrate as long as an index finger, is that it lives up to its name. When threatened, it makes a hissing sound by rapidly passing air through holes in its back. The result is a sound similar to the rattle ...

[ad_1] Florin Zubask, a journalist with eight years of experience covering European research and innovation policy, universities and academic freedom. Florin is based in Cluj his Napoca, home to Romania’s largest university and a vibrant start-up scene, from where he travels the region to conduct interviews and research important R&D policies in Central and Eastern ...

[ad_1] Public health agencies have long walked the difficult path between respecting individual liberty and protecting society from the threat of disease. This balancing act often faces controversial public debate and legal issues. confirmed by a Supreme Court decision. Jacobson vs. MassachusettsThe Supreme Court has ruled that states may mandate vaccinations for the purpose of ...

[ad_1] The state school board narrowly voted on Friday to delay updating the state’s social studies curriculum until 2025 after facing pressure from conservatives over proposed changes. Earlier this week, board members said they would remand the social studies review after hours of public comment. Board member Will Hickman, who voted for the postponement, said, ...

[ad_1] When Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charlie Christ ran for lieutenant governor last weekend, educator and teacher union president Carla Hernandez Matz wasn’t going to be her usual lieutenant governor. The last two educated lieutenant governors were Republicans. This time it may be the Democrats. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Christo elected United Teachers of Dade President ...