Science, February 22, 2008
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A growing number of U.S. corporations are reacting to reports of poor student performance on national and international tests by contributing time and money to efforts aimed at improving math and science education in U.S. schools.
A New Bottom Line for School Science
Companies are pursuing an array of projects that they hope will improve math and science education in U.S. schools. Can such corporate philanthropy succeed?
Japan's Ocean Drilling Vessel Debuts to Rave Reviews
Early finds from Chikyu's first scientific voyage hint at a coming treasure trove of data on the generation of earthquakes, tsunamis, and other geological phenomena.
Juvenile Hormone Regulates Butterfly Larval Pattern Switches
In swallowtail butterflies, a hormone regulates a dramatic developmental shift as the young caterpillars, which mimic bird droppings, grow into the green cryptic larva.