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For stressed-out grad students, mindfulness makes big difference

While recent studies and polls indicate the nation is in the midst of a mental health crisis, the situation in academia is even more grim: Within the high-stress, high-pressure, often socially isolated world of advanced education, graduate students e.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 24th, 2023

Research shows goats can tell if you are happy or angry by your voice alone

Goats can tell the difference between a happy-sounding human voice and an angry-sounding one, according to research co-led by Professor Alan McElligott, an expert in animal behavior and welfare at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Students are missing more school, and school nurses may be well-positioned to help

School nurses are more than just health care heroes. They also play a key role in identifying students who are at risk for chronic absenteeism—a growing problem that diminishes academic success and can hurt students' health and lead to a variety of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Community-controlled schools can create better education outcomes for First Nations students

In Australia, more than a dozen independent, community-controlled First Nations schools were set up in the 1970s and '80s. These schools, some still in operation, offered culturally and linguistically relevant education to First Nations students refl.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Best Hulu deals: students pay just $2 and more

Here's how to save on your Hulu subscription and why the streaming service is worth your time and money......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Trying to make fashion friendlier to the environment

That new pair of jeans you've been eyeing won't only cost your wallet but the planet too, and a group of high schoolers want to change that. The Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council, composed of 22 high school students from across the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

The best cheap laptops for 2024, tested and reviewed

We've researched and reviewed some of the best cheap laptops for students, gaming, and everyday productivity. UPDATE: Jan. 23, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EST We're currently overhauling this guide to the best cheap laptops and will update it with addi.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Implementing STEAM Education: Integrating Arts and Sciences for Holistic Learning

You know that feeling when you create something unique and express exactly what you envisioned? That spark of passion and excitement is what STEAM education aims to ignite in students. By integrating arts and sciences, STEAM programs cultivate curios.....»»

Category: topSource:  tapscapeRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Dell vs HP: Which laptop brand is right for you?

This is a quick look at both Dell and HP, and which brand is right for you. Dell and HP are two well-known brands that offer a variety of laptops for students, business employees, and everyday users. You’ll find great workstations, 2.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

The hidden impact of virtual communication for student teams

Higher education classrooms are increasingly becoming more virtual, as even students who attend in-person classes are opting to use virtual communication when working on team assignments. New research that examined the team dynamics of undergraduate.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Listening to racialized students is an important step toward equitable education, researcher says

Debates among researchers, educators and parents continue about the successes and challenges with French immersion programs across English-speaking parts of Canada......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

The difference between The Last of Us and God of War’s roguelike modes is night and day

When it comes to roguelike modes, there's a night-and-day difference between The Last of Us Part II's No Return and God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

College student? This deal gets you Hulu for $2 a month

College students can sign up for Hulu for just $2 per month for as long as they're a student. Here's why the streaming service is so popular......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Repeated sexual failures cause social stress in fruit flies

Repeated failures to reproduce make fruit flies stressed and frustrated, which in turn makes them less resilient to other types of stress, Julia Ryvkin at Bar-Ilan University and colleagues report in PLOS Genetics......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Service Counter: Technicians say proper shop equipment, tool allowance some of the keys to happy workplace

Job recruitment platform WrenchWay polled technicians, dealers, students and others in the automotive industry for its 2023 Voice of the Technician survey......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Students do better and schools are more stable when teachers get mental health support

When it comes to mental health at school, typically the focus is on helping students, especially as they emerge from the pandemic with heightened levels of anxiety, stress and emotional need. But as school officials seek to put resources toward stude.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

The 5 best solar power stations in 2024, chosen by experts

Having a good solar power station can make a big difference, and our choices here are some of the best available on the market......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Fewer than 1% of schools in England have full policies on second languages, language learning and English

A tiny fraction of schools in England—about three in every 500—have whole-school policies that address foreign languages, English usage, and integrating students who speak English as an additional language (EAL), new research published in the Bri.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Meet the new Galaxy S24 phones: the difference is in the software, not the design

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is an iterative upgrade over its predecessors, but could still be worth checking out for its AI features. The post Meet the new Galaxy S24 phones: the difference is in the software, not the design appeared first on Phand.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Certain personality traits linked to college students" sense of belonging

In a study of nearly 5,000 North American first-year college students, those who were more extroverted, more agreeable, or less neurotic were more likely to feel a greater sense of belonging at school. Alexandria Stubblebine, an independent researche.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

What social robots can teach America"s students

How would you feel if your child were being tutored by a robot?.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024