The hero is dying, yet they miraculously muster up the energy to utter something profound, some last-minute understanding of ...

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This line from “Unweaving Science,” the opening track of the spoken word album Experimental Words, illuminates the connections between science and art. The album, an eclectic collection of 10 poems ...

Using pictures to help middle school students visualize science terms could be the key to boosting vocabulary for all students, including those with learning disabilities who struggle with reading and ...

As ubiquitous as colored pencils and alphabet posters, lists of “sight words” have long been a fixture in kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. These inventories identify some of the most commonly ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

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The Department of Energy has told employees to avoid using certain words, including "climate change," "green" and ...