
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
