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/ 2 months agoAsking ChatGPT vs Googling: Can AI chatbots boost human creativity?
As more people turn to ChatGPT instead of Google, research shows AI can be a better tool for creative problem-solving –...
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/ 2 months agoOne election victory does not make a new era in American politics − here’s what history shows
The Democrats’ loss of the White House has provoked major soul-searching among party members. A scholar recommends a review of history...
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/ 2 months agoBrain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning
Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits, but other challenging activities are proven to help our brains function at their best.
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/ 2 months agoWeight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs
Healthy diet and regular exercise are key to treating obesity. But the stress of everyday racism and sexism hinder Black women...
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/ 2 months agoUS states are finally starting to put in place protections for the kids of family vloggers
Family vlogging can seem benign, even heartwarming. But kids can’t consent to appear in these videos − and, in most states,...
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/ 2 months agoInformal safety nets help many Americans with expenses – people at all income levels benefit from this ‘financial interdependence’
This unofficial and invisible safety net is widespread and operates at all income levels. But no one knows the actual scale...
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/ 2 months agoSocioeconomic status explains most of the racial and ethnic achievement gaps in elementary school
Achievement gaps between white, Black and Hispanic students can be substantially explained by one factor: Their family’s socioeconomic status.
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/ 2 months agoMothers, metaphors and dyslexia: What language reveals about the challenges of a child’s learning disability
When talking about a child’s diagnosis of dyslexia, mothers rely on metaphors. A closer look at these metaphors reveals much about...
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/ 2 months agoIn hundreds of communities across the US, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth − but in 14 states, dental therapists are filling the gap
Studies show that people who can easily access dental care are more likely to go for cleanings and other procedures.
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/ 2 months agoCountries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies – why they’re so hard to eliminate
Countries have promised to reduce their fossil fuel subsidies to fight climate change, but it’s harder to do than it looks....
