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PopSci.com welcomes Dr. Bill Chameides, dean of Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment. Dr. Chameides blogs at The Green Grok to spark lively discussions about environmental science, keeping you in the know on what the scientific world is discovering and how it affects you – all in plain language and, hopefully, with a bit of fun. PopSci.com partners with The Green Grok, bringing his blog posts directly to our users. Give it a read and get in on the discussion!

Mom always knows best, and now there's scientific research to back her up. A recent study at the University of Minnesota show a direct correlation between certain negative behaviors--such as excessive drinking, stress, and gambling--and grade point averages. And, you guessed it, those with the highest grade point averages tended not to be those students coming off of all night benders.