Instead of telling children with hyperactivity and attention problems to sit still, perhaps we should encourage them to wriggle at will, according to a new study of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or A.D.H.D. The study, in Child Neuropsychology, found that children with A.D.H.D. concentrate much better when they fidget than when they don’t. … [Read more...]
Interstellar Should Be Shown in Science Class, Say Physicists
Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar broke new ground in its scientifically accurate portrayal of black holes and wormholes. A scientific journal is now urging educators to feature the film in their classes when teaching such topics as general relativity. … [Read more...]
Obama: Too Many Have ‘Distorted’ Views of Muslims
President Obama used the annual White House Iftar dinner Monday to plead for more tolerance toward Muslims. "Here in America, many people personally don't know someone who is Muslim," Obama said during the dinner to honor the holy month of Ramadan. "They mostly hear about Muslims in the news -- and that can obviously lead to a very distorted impression." … [Read more...]
Survivor, A Cat and Mouse thriller
The exciting thriller Survivor now on Blu-ray and DVD takes audiences on a wild ride through the streets of London. Starring Milla Jovovich as the hunted, Survivor has a good storyline, a solid well known supporting cast and able direction. While most of the film has edge of your seat action, the story may give you a hint of déjà vu if you have seen the movie SALT. That said … [Read more...]
Tornado Causes Heavy Damage in Coal City, Illinois
A tornado touched down Monday in Coal City, Illinois, damaging homes, bringing down power lines and leaving roadways flooded, authorities said. The severe weather was reported after 9 p.m. … [Read more...]
Numerous Tornadoes, Damage Reported Monday Night
An active evening and night of tornadoes resulted in several reports of damage and possible injuries across Illinois and Michigan on Monday. … [Read more...]
RIP James Horner, Composer for Aliens and Wrath of Khan
James Horner, who has been scoring movies since 1978, died in a plane crash on June 22nd, 2015. His most famous score was likely the megahit Titanic, but he will also be remembered for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Aliens, An American Tail, Apollo 13, Avatar and The Amazing Spider-Man. … [Read more...]
Pilot’s Emergency Landing After Midair Collision Captured on Video
The aftermath of a midair plane collision that was caught on video has left two people dead in Canada. The two planes hit each other on Sunday evening near Fort McMurray in Alberta. One plane, shown in a dramatic video, was forced to make an emergency landing, an official told ABC News today. … [Read more...]