Tag: STEM Education
Language-savvy parents improve their children’s reading development, study shows: The researchers found that adults with higher reading-related knowledge are likelier to provide positive feedback, which helps the learning process
Tech fixes can’t protect us from disinformation campaigns: US should focus on the psychology of false beliefs
Older immigrants living in US more satisfied with life than native-born counterparts
Smokers often misunderstand health risks of smokeless tobacco product, study finds: ‘Snus’ may be less harmful for smokers unable or unwilling to quit tobacco
As genetic data expand, researchers urge caution in how predictors of education outcomes are used
Stress from using electronic health records is linked to physician burnout
Is there a universal hierarchy of human senses?
Cutting societal alcohol use may prevent alcohol disorders developing
Where you live might influence how you measure up against your peers
Corruption is hard to hide if you’re a politician whose face is wide
On-again, off-again relationships might be toxic for mental health: On-off relationships are associated with higher rates of abuse, poorer communication and lower levels of commitment
Watching the clock: faster countdowns may make people more patient
Lead or follow: What sets leaders apart?
Can parents of juvenile offenders still dream?
One thing you’ll find in the obits of many long-living people: Religious affiliation linked to nearly 4-year longevity boost
Bad news becomes hysteria in crowds, new research shows
Want narcissists to donate to your cause? Make it about them
Pitcher injuries increase as pitch count rises
New research predicts likelihood that one will believe conspiracy theories
Friends influence middle schoolers’ attitudes toward peers of different ethnicities, races
How do public ‘report cards’ affect physicians’ treatment decisions?
Would video games be better if you could play as yourself? Well, not exactly: New research suggests that avatar appearance may not make a difference to players in certain game contexts
Applied science may yield more translational research publications than basic science: Researchers calculated percentage of translational research funded by NIH between 2008-2014
Endorsements enhance an MBA applicant’s chance
Escalation of competition leads to conflict in competitive networks of F1 drivers
Algorithms reveal changes in stereotypes
Effective school-based cavity prevention program: Both programs compared prevented cavities, but one combining techniques linked with less decay
Is the ‘Queen Bee’ phenomenon a myth? When women succeed in male-dominated settings they don’t mistreat subordinate women