August 12, 2024
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3 strategies to help college students pick the right major the first time around and avoid some big hassles
Rachael Cody, University of Connecticut Not long after new college students have finished choosing the college that is right for them, they are ... -
If you want Americans to pay attention to climate change, just call it climate change
Escalating the language might work in a rally, but the general public isn’t as swayed by it, a new study show. Erik McGregor/LightRocket ...August 12, 2024 -
‘Violated’: Engineering professor found her name on four papers she didn’t write
On a Friday in July, Laura Schaefer Googled herself to find her ORCID researcher ID for a paper submission. To her ...August 12, 2024 -
Real equity in math education is about more than good grades and test scores
Most Americans report they don’t know enough math to make routine financial decisions. Antenna/fStop via Getty Images Megan Staples, ...July 29, 2024 -
The five scholars who won two Nobel prizes – and what sets them apart
Marie Curie. Everett Collection Sam McKee, Manchester Metropolitan University There is often much debate about who is the greatest among ...July 10, 2024 -
4 books by Black Philadelphia women that depict struggle and joy in the City of Sisterly Love
‘A Black Philadelphia Reader’ collects works by Black writers from the city’s founding through the present day. Zave ...July 10, 2024 -
Stricter monitoring of tween and teen internet use may not always be better
‘Problematic’ internet use is associated with mental health concerns like loneliness and depression. Fertnig/E+ via Getty ...July 10, 2024 -
From diagnosing brain disorders to cognitive enhancement, 100 years of EEG have transformed neuroscience
The electroencephalogram allowed scientists to record and read brain activity. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Erika Nyhus ...July 8, 2024