(University of Wisconsin-Madison) A culture of neglect and, at some age levels, outright social ostracism, is derailing a generation of students, especially girls, deemed the very best in mathematics, according to a new study.

(American Mathematical Society) A new study, "Cross-Cultural Analysisof Students with Exceptional Talent in Mathematical Problem Solving,"appearing in the November 2008 Notices of the AmericanMathematical society, brings together decades of data from severalextremely high-level mathematics competitions for young people. Thesedata show that there exist many females with profound intrinsicability in mathematics. What is more, whether this ability isidentified and nurtured is highly dependent on socio-cultural,educational, or other environmental factors.

Southern Nevada's version of Punxsuntawney Phil has returned. "Mojave Max 2," the forecaster on the half-shell, has been chosen to carry own the tradition of predicting the unofficial start of Spr...

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Metro is searching for suspects after shots were fired between several vehicles in a quiet neighborhood. It happened around 10am near Jones and Cheyenne. Neighbors say they heard several gunshots and ...

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Next month, voters will choose between two candidates looking to leave the state legislature for the Treasurer's Office. Democrat Janet Cowell and Republican Bill Daughtridge describe big plans for th...

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