Science & Technology

MA – The state auditor in Massachusetts says delays in processing criminal traffic convictions are keeping unsafe drivers on the road for years. More from WAMC's Carrie Saldo. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Hartford, CT – Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell's budget chief is warning state lawmakers that the projected $150 million state budget deficit could worsen. Details from WAMC's Carrie Saldo.
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Litchfield, CT – Connecticut native and presidential
candidate Ralph Nader has made a campaign stop in the state to raise money for his campaign. WAMC's Jill Rontey has more. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

By Nancy Cohen

By Kayla Rosenfeld

Hawaii – Researchers at the University of Hawaii are examining the role that language plays in young girls' confidence in their mathematic abilities. They are studying the language parents and children use while working together on mathematical tasks. The researchers are most interested in determining whether the language is different if the child is working with the father or mother.