Curiosity: It Helps Us Learn, But Why?
New research suggests that curiosity triggers chemical changes in the brain that help us better understand and retain information.
Education
New Details Revealed In University Of North Carolina Academic Scandal
At one of the most prestigious state universities in the country, there's new detail on a very dark chapter. An independent investigation at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reveals new details of a long running scandal that involved thousands of students, phony classes and bogus grades.
UNC Chancellor: Report Reveals 'Shocking Lack' Of Checks And Balances
Audie Cornish talks with the chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Carol Folt, about Wednesday's report on the school's varsity athletes taking phony classes.
Report Says UNC Grade-Boosting Scandal Involved Fake Classes
An independent investigation found that the school's African and Afro-American Studies Department used the "paper classes" to inflate grades for more than 3,000 students, nearly half of them athletes.
Wave Away Math Homework With An App
Wired reviewed the math homework app PhotoMath, which lets you use a smartphone camera to solve math problems.
Newspaper, UNCG At Odds Over Records
A local newspaper is questioning UNC Greensboro's response to a public records request.
The Short Shelf Life Of Urban School Superintendents
Do big-city chiefs like John Deasy, recently ousted from LA Unified, get enough time to make a difference?
UNCG Chancellor Linda Brady To Retire
Linda Brady announced Monday that she is stepping down next year. The announcement comes at a time when many at the university have questioned her leadership in the wake of felony charges against three former employees.
Elon University Re-Imagining Its Communications School
Elon University is doubling the size of its communications school. The university announced Friday that it would add two buildings and renovate two others on its Alamance County campus.