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Patrick McGovern, scientific director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Project at the University of Pennsylvania Museum, delves into the early history of fermentation in his latest book.

Meet The Indiana Jones Of Ancient Ales And Extreme Beverages

Patrick McGovern searches for and studies the residues of fermented drinks that can be thousands of years old — and then re-creates them. His new book explores these brews and their cultural value.

Master science communicator Brian Greene shares the spotlight with Muppet scientist Dr. Bunsen Honeydew ahead of the 2008 World Science Festival in New York City.

Is Anti-Gravity Possible? Brian Greene's WSU Has The Answer

Popular physicist Brian Greene just opened the virtual doors to his World Science U, a resource for those who want to know more. Commentator Adam Frank says it's worth the trip.

Mammography has helped increase the early detection of breast tumors. Now, researchers say, the goal is to discern which of those tumors need aggressive treatment, including chemotherapy or radiation after surgery.

Tumor Test Helps Identify Which Breast Cancers Don't Require Extra Treatment

Researchers say the test, which measures gene activity, can help avoid "overtreating" tumors that are not life-threatening. It might allow some patients to avoid radiation and chemotherapy.

Earlier studies have found that children who grow up in houses with a TV on many hours a day learn fewer words than children in households with less TV time.

Turning Down The Background Noise Could Help Toddlers Learn

Being surrounded by noisy conversations, radio or TV can make it harder for toddlers to learn new words, researchers say. Quieter conversations didn't affect the learning process.

This aerial photo shows the island village of Kivalina, Alaska, a community of 400 people that is already receding into the ocean as a result of rising sea levels.

Sea Levels Rose Faster Last Century Than In Previous 2,700 Years, Study Finds

And researchers predict things are going to get worse — their findings suggest sea levels will rise between 1 to 4 feet by 2100.

A boy has a smoke in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

What's The Rate Of Smoking In The 13- To 15-Year-Old Crowd?

A lot of them smoke, though percentages vary widely from country to country for various reasons. When cigarettes sell for 10 cents each, that's definitely a boost for smoking.

Hoover High School student Josecruz Morales sits at a computer desk. He is one of 80 students to participate in the "Hour of Code" program.

Computer Science Program Opens World To Hoover High Students

More than 80 students at the City Heights high school participate in the "Hour of Code" program.

Diane Andraca, a senior at Lincoln High School who identifies herself as Mexihca and Mescalero Apache, talks about why she would like to take ethnic studies classes, Sept. 23, 2015.

San Diego Unified Explores Adding Ethnic Studies Program

Educators in San Diego and around the state say that diversity should be reflected by teaching ethnic studies in California high schools.

Livia the rhino at the Nikita Kahn Rhino Rescue Center at the San Diego's Zoo Safari Park, August 2, 2017.

San Diego Researchers Race To Keep Rhinos From Going Extinct

San Diego Zoo researchers are working to save a critically endangered rhino species that is teetering close to extinction. Scientists are using southern white rhinos as surrogates in a last-ditch effort to save northern whites.

Can Schools Solve The Tech Industry's Pipeline Problem?

It might be time to change the message on STEM.

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