A note of dischord in the definition of a 'planet' USA Today
An upcoming report in the journal Planetary and Space Science proposes new criteria by which planets should be defined this time adding atmosphere to the mix and this incarnation would restore poor Pluto to its former glory.
Science goes up in smoke News-Herald
EDITOR'S NOTE - Across the country, prosecutors have won convictions in arson cases by relying on outdated science - and as a result, uncounted people may be imprisoned for crimes that were never committed, including a man who lost his daughter and his freedom to the flames.
Changing science casts doubt on arson conviction CNN.com
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania (AP) -- The clues were everywhere. A young woman lay dead in a burned cabin at a church camp, while her father survived.
Did bad science put innocent man in prison for life? Pocono Record
EDITOR'S NOTE — Across the country, prosecutors have won convictions in arson cases by relying on outdated science — and as a result, uncounted people may be imprisoned for crimes that were never committed, including a man who lost both his daughter and his freedom to the flames.
New Fire Science Throws Arson Convictions Across the Nation into Doubt Insurance Journal
The clues were everywhere. A young woman lay dead in a burned cabin at a church camp in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, while her father survived. Most of the lessons taught to budding fire invest
Science may put arson on trial Centre Daily Times
EAST STROUDSBURG -- The clues were everywhere. A young woman lay dead in a burned cabin at a church camp, while her father survived. Most of the lessons taught to budding fire investigators stood out at the scene. The local experts -- the county fire marshal, a state-hired fire analyst, a chemist -- spoke without hesitation that it all proved arson -- and murder.
Math, science gain priority Idaho Press-Tribune
The new requirements are part of a package of new standards the board wants high schools across the state to meet by 2013. Other changes include mandatory college entrance exams, like the SAT or the ACT, and a senior-year project.
From Deadwood to Dinosaurs: Paleontologists hope new exhibit at The Journey will turn more kids toward science careers. Rapid City Journal
RAPID CITY - Massive dinosaur skeletons, stunning fossils and unique minerals make “From Dinosaurs to Deadwood: Discovering Dakota Territory” an adventure for all ages, organizers say.
Science casts doubt on arson convictions AP via Yahoo! News
The firefighters could see the blaze flickering over the hill before they even reached the church camp.
Science casts doubt on arson convictions KBCI Boise
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) - The firefighters could see the blaze flickering over the hill before they even reached the church camp. By the time they got to the five-room cabin, it was already too late. Ji Yun Lee lay curled in a ball on the floor. Flames roared over and around her.
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