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/ 7 days agoPoor teacher training partly to blame for stalled engineering diversity goals
Universities have made little progress diversifying STEM fields in recent years.
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/ 1 week 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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/ 1 week 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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/ 1 week 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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/ 1 week 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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/ 1 week 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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/ 1 week 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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/ 1 week 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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/ 1 week 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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/ 1 week 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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/ 1 week 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....
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/ 1 week ago3 reasons why a Trump White House might not be a disaster for Ukraine − in fact, it might tighten the screws on Russia
Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to Ukraine. But talk of a ‘deal’ has led to questions over Trump’s commitment...
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/ 1 week agoRacism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on
A history course created amid the upheaval of the Black Lives Matter movement invites students to have honest conversations about race....
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/ 1 week agoPapal elections aren’t always as dramatic as ‘Conclave’ – but the history behind the process is
The conclave system may seem dramatic, but it was developed after centuries of outside interference and looting.
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/ 1 week agoHere’s what happens when a school is located near a cannabis dispensary
Two researchers examine how students’ behavior changes when cannabis becomes more accessible in the area around their school.
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/ 1 week agoMost US book bans target children’s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color
The number of book bans in the US has soared in recent years. A new study shines light on which types...
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/ 1 week agoJails and prisons often fail to protect incarcerated people during natural disasters
Prisons and jails are difficult to evacuate when wildfires or storms approach. Many of these facilities lack evacuation plans and may...
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/ 1 week agoMissing link to Snowball Earth history emerges from some unusual rocks on Colorado’s Pikes Peak
Geologists discovered the evidence in the way enigmatic sandstones called Tava formed in the Rocky Mountains hundreds of millions of years...
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/ 1 week agoTrump voters said they were angry about the economy – many of them had a point
If real, inflation-adjusted wages are up, then why are millions of Americans so down about their economic prospects?
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/ 1 week agoSoaring inflation helped lead Trump to victory – here’s why some of his policies might drive prices higher again
Trump wants to jack up tariffs, deport millions of migrants and slash taxes. All three of these policies could fuel inflation.
