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US teens feel prepared for careers in science, tech, engineering, math, yet many lack mentors

American teens are embracing the subjects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with increasingly positive attitudes; yet many lack the necessary encouragement from mentors and role models in these fields, according to this year's Lemelson-MIT Invention Index. The annual survey, which gauges Americans' perceptions about invention and innovation, also reveals teens' altruistic intentions and feelings of preparedness to pursue careers in STEM fields. The 2009 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index found an overwhelming majority of teens surveyed (85 percent) expressed interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, with "curiosity about the way things work" as the driving factor for their interest (44 percent). Of those teens expressing interest in these areas of study, most would be motivated to work in related fie

Cell Phones #1

When asked to choose one technology to use for an entire day, cell phones topped the list for teens. And they’re not using them just for talking—70 percent use their cell phones for texting, according to a survey by the Consumer Electronics Association. Teens also use their phones to access mobile entertainment, shoot videos, listen to music, and watch videos. Also, more than one-third of teens’ cell-phone activities include accessing and creating content, which means teen ownership of smartphones—those with computerlike features—is expected to take off. “Today’s teens were introduced to technology as toddlers and rely on consumer electronic products like computers, cell phones, and MP3 players that make their lives easier,” says the study.

Tampa teens try to steal occupied cop car

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 9 (UPI) -- A pair of Tampa undercover police officers say the crooks came to them as a trio of teens they were tailing allegedly tried to steal their car.

US teens feel prepared for careers in science, tech, engineering, math, yet many lack mentors

The 2009 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index is a survey that measured what inventions teens think will be obsolete in five years.

Man sprays 'toilet-papering' teens with fox urine

WILLMAR, Minn. -- A 50-year-old man who told authorities he was fed up with teens toilet-papering his house decided to defend his property - with a squirt gun filled with fox urine. Now, Scott Wagar is in trouble with the law.

Car Key Device Jams Teens' Cell Phones

MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- A car key that prevents teens from talking on cell phones or text messaging while driving has been developed by University of Utah researchers.

Did You Hear About The Teens Who Tried To Steal a Police Car?

Some car thieves just don't have what it takes. Case in point, the three teens from Tampa, Florida who broke into an unmarked police car Monday night.

Half of Adults and Almost All Teens Play Video Games

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Local Jewish teen athletes, artists wanted for JCC Maccabi Games

Calling all athletes and aspiring artists to take part in this year's South Jersey JCC Maccabi experience. Local Jewish teens between the ages of 13 and18 with passion for sports and the arts are encouraged to apply for The JCC Maccabi Games and the JCC Maccabi ArtsFest. Both programs offer teens the chance to meet lifelong friends from all over the world, participate in community service and strengthen their Jewish identity.

Teens use cell phones to send nude pictures

(NECN/ABC) - For Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, Thursday is expected to be just another day at the office. He attended budget meetings Wednesday -- his 52nd birthday -- seemingly unaware of the chorus of Democrats, including President-elect Barack...

teens kill over secondhand mobile

Though the 10-year savage Maoist uprising that killed over 14,000 people and rendered tens of thousands homeless ended in 2006, its fallout is coming to the surface now with appalling changes in the psyche of the young people who find themselves changing inexorably under pressure.

teens kill over secondhand mobile

Though the 10-year savage Maoist uprising that killed over 14,000 people and rendered tens of thousands homeless ended in 2006, its fallout is coming to the surface now with appalling changes in the psyche of the young people who find themselves changing inexorably under pressure.

Four teens arrested for 'grinching'

Authorities say four teenagers accused of destroying a Marietta, Ga., city councilman's Christmas decorations told police they were

Sexting Teens: Miley Cyrus, Vanessa Hudgens, Nudity and Cell Phones

The texting and camera features available on most phones, and a permissive society, have lead to 'sexting.' What is sexting you ask? It's exchanging sexual images on cell phones.

XX Teens, 'Darlin'': Free MP3 of the Day

London's latest band-of-the-moment takes a "more is more" approach, exploiting producer Ross Orton to mix multiple local obsessions: sweaty post-punk, tetchy synth stuff, and a sort of postmodern soul. The result is loud and garbled and guaranteed to instantly make you hipper.

Police say teens sought ghosts in school

Four teenagers in Fort Worth, Texas, told police investigators they broke into a middle school looking for ghosts rumored to haunt the third floor.

U.S. Teens Portrayed as Violent, Unethical

In The Water Cooler, Robert Roy Britt takes a daily look at what people are talking about in the world of science and beyond. [Water Cooler Archive]

20% of Teens Say They Put Nude Photos of Themselves Online

This is an interesting bit of news to start the weekend. In a survey conducted by the the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and Cosmogirl.com on over 1,200 teenagers (ages 13-19) and young adults (ages 20-26), it was found that as many as one out of five or 20% admitted to having posted nude photos of themselves online.

Trendy CW teens hit both coasts on 'Gossip' and '90210'

Two of TV's guiltiest pleasures, set in two of the country's toniest neighborhoods, return to the CW this week. USA TODAY takes a look at East Coast living on Gossip Girl (Mondays, 8 ET/PT) and the West Coast way of life on 90210 (Tuesdays, 8 ET/PT).

Wii tournament draws teens

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iPod Ear: Plugged-in teens may be damaging their hearing

Dr. Robert Fifer says he's seeing younger patients with the same the sort of hearing loss associated with older people.

New car key prevents teens from using a phone while driving

Researchers at the University of Utah have developed a car key that will help prevent teenagers from using their cell phone while driving. The new key, when used in the car, signals the cell phone to enter 'driving mode.' In driving mode, a stop sign is displayed on the phone, to help the driver remember not to use the phone.

DVD Hits Home For Teens

THE ARTS: Talented Teens Sing and Dance Their Way to Scholarships

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