April 1, 2023
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Unconscious biases continue to hold back women in medicine, but research shows how to fight them and get closer to true equity and inclusion
Women face much higher levels of discrimination in hiring and promotions compared to male medical professionals. Cavan Images/Getty ... -
Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health – a neurologist explains the medical evidence, and why this shift is worse than the fall time change
Daylight saving time is back again – amid some controversy. billhagolan/iStock via Getty Images Plus Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt ...March 30, 2023 -
Brains also have supply chain issues – blood flows where it can, and neurons must make do with what they get
Blood carries oxygen and vital nutrients to the brain. Mr. Suphachai Praserdumrongchai/iStock via Getty Images Suzana Herculano-Houzel, ...March 30, 2023 -
This course uses science fiction to understand politics
Science fiction offers a glimpse of what governments of the world are – and can become. agsandrew via Getty Images Nicole Pankiewicz, ...March 30, 2023 -
Too many digital distractions are eroding our ability to read deeply, and here’s how we can become aware of what’s happening
Constant distractions affect our ability to concentrate. (Shutterstock) Nehal El-Hadi, The Conversation and Daniel Merino, The ...March 30, 2023 -
Is it time for teachers to get a raise?
Data shows teacher pay never exceeds that of other college graduates. Blend Images - LWA/Dann Tardif via Getty Images Michael Addonizio, Wayne ...February 25, 2023 -
ChatGPT could be an effective and affordable tutor
Educational software has a long history, but chatbots could help students excel like never before. Fabio Principe / EyeEm via Getty Images Anne ...February 25, 2023 -
How to help teen girls’ mental health struggles – 6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends
Social media can sometimes damage the self-esteem of teen girls. stock-eye/iStock via Getty Images Plus Elizabeth Englander, Bridgewater State ...February 25, 2023