Past Contributions

• The Q&A: Norma Olvera

  By Eleanor Dearman Dec. 9, 2015

  In this week's Q&A, we interview Norma Olvera, a professor and health educator in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Houston. Full Story 

• Technology Creates News Opportunities in Art Education

  By Eleanor Dearman Dec. 9, 2015

  Most education aficionados are familiar with STEM disciplines — science, technology, engineering and math — but with the addition of “art” the acronym becomes STEAM and includes newer technologies like 3-D printing and robotics. Full Story 

• The Brief: Dec. 9, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Dec. 9, 2015

  Attorneys representing Abigail Fisher and the University of Texas at Austin appear again before the U.S. Supreme Court today to argue an affirmative action challenge that has national implications. Full Story 

• The Brief: Dec. 8, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Dec. 8, 2015

  GOP presidential hopeful Ted Cruz hit a new milestone on Monday with his campaign, showing up at the top of a poll for the first time in the key early voting state of Iowa. Full Story 

• Scientists Call for Moratorium on Inheritable Changes to Human Genome

  By Eleanor Dearman Dec. 7, 2015

  At an international conference in Washington, D.C., scientists said it would be “irresponsible’’ to proceed with gene editing that can be inherited until the ramifications are better understood. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: Dec. 8, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman Dec. 7, 2015

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The Lucky Years. Full Story 

• How Climate Change Can Spread Disease

  By Eleanor Dearman Dec. 7, 2015

  Climate change may contribute to the spread of insect-borne disease, such as the West Nile virus that besieged Dallas. Full Story 

• Understanding Antioxidants and Cancer

  By Eleanor Dearman Dec. 7, 2015

  Although antioxidant-rich foods are often touted for health benefits, new research shows that high doses of antioxidants may actually hasten the spread of cancer cells among those who have the disease. Full Story 

• Almost Half Those with High Cholesterol Not On Medication

  By Eleanor Dearman Dec. 7, 2015

  A new study shows that nearly half of the people who have high cholesterol are not taking medication that could help lower it and reduce their risk of stroke or heart attack. Full Story 

• The Brief: Dec. 7, 2015

  By Eleanor Dearman and John Reynolds Dec. 7, 2015

  It's a potentially big week for Texas at the U.S. Supreme Court with oral arguments scheduled on a pair of high profile cases touching on the hot button issues of minority voting power and affirmative action. Full Story