Mid-level Practitioners are Redefining Roles in Health Care

Crown Point native faced storms siide by side with tornado chasers

In this May 26, 2006, file photo, tornado chaser Tim Samaras shows the probes he uses when trying to collect data in Ames, Iowa. Jim Samaras said Sunday his brother Tim Samaras was killed along with Tim’s son, Paul Samaras, and another chaser, Carl Young, on Friday.

Yellowstone focuses on Old Faithful geology

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Geyser experts plan to spend three days in Yellowstone next week pooling their knowledge about the Old Faithful area's geology to help guide future decisions about construction in the park's most popular destination.

Protesters across globe rally against Monsanto

LOS ANGELES | Protesters rallied in dozens of cities Saturday as part of a global protest against seed giant Monsanto and the genetically modified food it produces, organizers said.

YOUNG VOICES: FIRST program builds more than just robots

As the world becomes more connected, secrets become harder to keep. However, my generation has a secret: FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).

JOHN DAVIES: The science of using bugs to solve crimes

Down the hallway from a bumper sticker that reads "Back Off. I’m a Scientist," resides Neal H. Haskell, a world renowned forensic entomologist in the Evans Arts and Sciences Building at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer.

Laser technology shaves time off bacteria turnaround

Scientists at a local laboratory say a new piece of technology there can identify bacteria a day earlier than traditional methods.

Crete kids' curiosity is magnetic

CRETE | The Youth Services Department of the Crete Public Library hosted another Curiosity Club program for 5- to 8-year-olds.

Crete kids' curiosity is magnetic

Max Swift, left, and Peyton Komer learned all about magnets at the Crete library. Learning stations included magnetic boards with interactive gears, magnetic fishing and play time with large horse shoe magnets. Max and Peyton enjoyed decorating magnet clothes pins at the craft table.

Crete kids' curiosity is magnetic

During the recent Curiosity Club program at the Crete library, Taylor Magyer had fun working a magnet under the box which moved the toys around in the sand.

Dolton student heads to state science fair in May

DOLTON | A Roosevelt Junior High School seventh-grader from Dolton West Elementary District 148 will be among the students from across Illinois participating in this year’s Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Science Fair on May 4.

Gavit High School science department hard at work

HAMMOND | Students in the Gavit High School science department have been actively pursuing their education in recent days.

Local teams prep for state Science Olympiad

Valparaiso Science Olympiad coach Richard Bender holds a student entry for the rotor egg drop competition Wedensday at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

Challenger Center offers mini mission, laser and planetarium shows

HAMMOND | Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana will host its Second Saturday Family Science Program from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday on the Purdue University Calumet campus, 2300 173rd St.

Crete kids curious about science

CRETE | The Crete Public Library’s Youth Service Department recently held the Curiosity Club program, which was an introduction to the world of flight with fun activities, interesting facts and story time.

Crete kids curious about science

Mason Duda, left, Madison Duda and Vivi Spencer watch as a Styrofoam ball floats above the hair dryer as they learn first hand about the forces involved in flying such as lift, gravity and thrust.