Science & Society

  1. Humans

    Jamestown: Unearthed graves tell tales of colony leaders

    The newly uncovered 400-year-old remains of four leaders of the Jamestown settlement in Virginia reveal details of the notable’s lives — and deaths.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Health & Medicine

    Vaping can lead to teen smoking, new study finds

    A study in L.A. high school students finds that those who vape are much more likely than those who don’t to eventually take up smoking cigarettes.

    By Meghan Rosen and Janet Raloff
  3. Math

    New math: Fail + try again = real learning

    Hands-on instruction by trial and error is gaining traction. Kids really can learn mightily from their mistakes.

    By Susan Moran
  4. Science & Society

    Scientists Say: Forensics

    When there’s blood, bones and fingerprints on a crime scene, it’s time to bring in the scientists. Their research is called forensics.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  5. Science & Society

    Intel International Science and Engineering Fair concludes with awards ceremony

    Here’s our summary of the awards ceremony of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair as told in tweets.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  6. Health & Medicine

    Teens win big for pollution control and HIV detection

    Ah-choo! The 2015 Intel ISEF competition’s top winner designed a way to curb germs on planes. Two other big winners invented ways to detect HIV early and to corral oil spills at sea.

    By Sid Perkins
  7. Science & Society

    The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair kicks off

    The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair brought together more than 1700 kids from around the world to share their science project. We live-tweeted the opening ceremony.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  8. Fossils

    Ritual cannibalism occurred in Stone Age England

    Stone Age human bones from a cave in England show signs of cannibalism. The people had been eaten during burial rituals nearly 15,000 years ago, experts say.

    By Bruce Bower
  9. Humans

    Neandertals create oldest jewelry in Europe

    Adorned with all-natural signs of power: eagle claws. Holes in these claws show that Neandertals had been strung them together, like beads, as jewelry.

    By Bruce Bower
  10. Science & Society

    Teens win top awards, as told on Twitter

    Eureka! Lab live-tweeted the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search gala. Check out the finalists and winners.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  11. Health & Medicine

    Most students wrong on risks of smoking occasionally

    Teens know that heavy smoking can seriously harm health. But most, a new study finds, don’t realize that smoking only now and then also is harmful. Data from a survey highlight teens’ mistaken ideas about the risks of intermittent smoking.

    By Science News Explores
  12. Science & Society

    A teacher’s guide to mentoring in STEM

    Many people in STEM careers credit mentors for their success. But a good mentor is more than just a teacher.

    By Bethany Brookshire