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Other Parts of the Paper: False Science Ben
It’s the debut of the new character False Science Ben as Ben shoots from the hip in a conversation about Texas earthquakes and fracking. play pause Other Parts of the Paper: False Science Ben 105.3 The...
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Earth’s Largest Volcano Named After The Aggies
PACIFIC OCEAN (CBSDFW.COM) - The world’s largest volcano now bears the name of Texas A&M. A team of researchers from A&M and the University of Houston and oceanographer William Sager discovered...
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Dallas Educator Shares Secrets For Finding Meaningful Employment
In 1971, Janet James entered the workforce right out of college, at that time there were limited options for women. Jobs for women consisted of nursing, teaching, social work or being a secretary....
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Education Board Mulls Graduation & Textbooks
(credit: China Photos/Getty Images) AUSTIN (AP) - More than 50 school district superintendents, industry leaders and education experts are testifying before the State Board of Education as it mulls...
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5th Graders In Aledo Taking The L.E.A.D. In Science
ALEDO (CBSDFW.COM) – In this week’s real science we found several 5th graders in Aledo taking the lead. They’re striving to be the scientists of tomorrow. Aledo science teacher Rebekah Buchanan said...
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Evolution At Issue Again In Textbook Debate
(credit: Adam Berry/Getty Images) AUSTIN (AP) - Texas is bracing for another clash over how to teach evolution and climate change as the board of education approves new science textbooks. A final...
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Education Board To Vote On New Textbooks
(credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images) AUSTIN (AP) - It’s decision day for Texas’ latest classroom debate over evolution — and for algebra II. The Board of Education is casting critical votes Thursday on...
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Board Of Ed Yet To Tackle Textbooks, Algebra II
AUSTIN (AP) — The Board of Education is in for a long night, with key votes on science books and algebra II still to come. Members slogged through eight-plus hours of discussions Thursday. But they’ve...
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Evolution Debate Again Engulfs Texas Board Of Ed
AUSTIN (AP) — Long-simmering ideological objections to teaching evolution in Texas boiled over at a late-night meeting, as the Board of Education extended preliminary approval of new science textbooks...
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Geminid Meteor Shower To Light Up Weekend Sky
(Photo by J.Burkett, CBSDFW.com) NORTH TEXAS (CBS NEWS) - If the skies are clear this weekend, you’ll have to bundle up and venture outside for a chance to view one of the best meteor showers of the...
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Viral Video: The Science Of Snowflakes
Snowflakes are infinitely beautiful, but are they really infinitely unique? Learn the science behind the world’s favorite cold crystal. (©2014 CBS Local Media, a division of CBS Radio Inc. All Rights...
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Bill Nye Challenges Bible With Science
PETERSBURG, Ky. (AP) - True to his passionate and animated TV persona, “Science Guy” Bill Nye tapped on the podium, threw up his hands and noted that science shows the Earth is “billions and billions”...
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State Lawmakers Mull Curriculum Changes
AUSTIN (AP) - Top members of the Texas House are mulling implementation of a new law that overhauled high school curriculum while easing standardized testing requirements. The House Public Education...
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Dallas Museum Exhibits Islamic Artwork
DALLAS (AP) - A new exhibit in Dallas showcases 150 rare Islamic works of art and scientific objects that explore the use and meaning of light. The exhibit titled “Nur: Light in Art and Science from...
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North Texans Stay Up Late In Awe Of Blood Moon Vision
NORTH TEXAS (CBS 11 NEWS) – Dozens of people gathered at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas early Tuesday morning to see the first of a series of eclipses so rare it usually happens only...
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Frisco Event Highlights Young Makers
FRISCO (CBSDFW.COM) – Using your analytical side and creative side to make some cool inventions, like catapults, hovercrafts and jewelry. That is the goal at this weekend’s first-ever Frisco Mini Maker...
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Experiment Grows New Muscle In Men’s Injured Legs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Researchers say they have developed an experimental technique that has allowed a few patients to regrow new muscle. Experts implanted thin sheets of scaffolding-like material from...
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FWISD Students In National Science Bowl
Some students from Paschal High School in the Fort Worth Independent School District have been showing off some mad science skills at the National Science Bowl.
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High School ‘Space Cowboys’ Launch Probe 120k Feet Into Space
ELDORADO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – They’ve become known as ‘The League of Extraordinary Space Cowboys’. Three students at Eldorado High School out in west Texas have launched a balloon into space – and did...
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Students Use 3-D Printer To Make Patient A Prosthetic Hand
FORT WORTH (CBS 11 NEWS) – A 3-D printer can model in plastic anything drawn on a computer. With that in mind, three Mansfield High School students decided they’d use a 3-D printer to give someone a...
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