How introductory courses deter minority students from STEM degrees
A new paper in PNAS Nexus, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that minority students who earn low grades in introductory science, technology, engineering, and math classes are less likely to earn degrees in these subjects than similar wh.....»»
A Retracted Stem Cell Study Reveals Science’s Shortcomings
The withdrawal after 22 years of a controversial stem cell paper highlights how perverse incentives can distort scientific progress.....»»
Eton students being forced to swap their iPhones for Nokia dumbphones
Incoming students at Eton – the most famous of Britain’s private boarding schools, and whose alumni include many of the country’s prime ministers – are being told that they must leave their iPhones at home for the whole school year. Their.....»»
Phage-derived enzyme targets E. faecalis biofilms to mitigate acute graft-versus-host disease
Allogenic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) involves transferring healthy donor stem cells to recipients with conditions such as blood cancer, bone marrow failure, or certain genetic blood disorders. Acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD.....»»
One of the U.K.’s poshest schools to replace students’ smartphones with a Nokia
One of the U.K.’s most elite schools has announced it will take away students' smartphones and hand them a Nokia instead......»»
IQ tests: Can you improve your score by practicing?
Most adults never have to take an IQ test. But tests for assessing students' cognitive abilities, such as the cognitive ability test (Cat), are used in schools around the world. These tests are very similar to IQ tests. Taking them may be a pain for.....»»
Trauma-sensitive climate change education can develop truthful hope
Summer is a time for educators and students to recharge. For educators, this opportunity to reflect and regroup often includes planning for how to support students in the next school year. It is becoming increasingly important that this support invol.....»»
Mississippi lacks Black doctors, even as lawmakers increasingly target diversity programs
Medical schools around the country are trying to recruit Black, Hispanic, and Native American students, all of whom remain disproportionately underrepresented in the field of medicine. Research has shown that patients of color prefer seeing doctors o.....»»
Mitigating barriers for children walking and biking to school
Nearly 20 years ago, the U.S. Congress approved funding to implement the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program across the country. SRTS promotes safe and accessible active transportation, like walking or biking, for students to school through infrastr.....»»
India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat waves
Months of scorching temperatures sometimes over 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in parts of India this year—its worst heat wave in over a decade—left hundreds dead or ill. But the official number of deaths listed in government reports barely.....»»
Study finds minority status, social origin, gender, and weight can all count against a German kid"s grades
A new study done in more than 14,000 ninth graders in Germany has revealed that students experience grading bias based on their gender, body size, ethnicity and parental socio-economic status. These negative biases stack on each other, meaning that s.....»»
Apple helps 50 students chase their musical dreams by recording and promoting a single
Apple has helped 50 students pursue their dreams of a career in the music industry, supporting them in recording and promoting a single. The initiative is part of Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI), working through two Historica.....»»
Apple Developer Academy graduates nearly 200 students in its third year running
Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative encompasses a variety of programs and work, but one beneficiary of its funding is the Apple Developer Academy, which just celebrated its third graduating class. more….....»»
High ceilings linked to poorer exam results for uni students
Ever wondered why you performed worse than expected in that final university exam where you sat in a cavernous gymnasium or massive hall, despite countless hours, days and weeks of study? Now you have a genuine reason—high ceilings......»»
Elephant Brings Robotics in Reach with myCobot Pro 630 6-Axis Arm
Robotics experts Elephant Robotics have launched their latest 6-axis robotic arm in the form of the myCobot Pro 630. With a working radius of 630mm and a payload capacity of up to 2 kilos, the Pro 630 is accessible to robotics newcomers and students.....»»
The Earth heated up when its day was 22 hours long
Noontime skies were largely cloud-free, warming the planet by several degrees. Enlarge (credit: Roman Studio) Because most things about Earth change so slowly, it's difficult to imagine them being any different in the pa.....»»
What does AI mean for Australian democracy? And what can we do about it?
Last week, the head of Australia's election regulator warned the organization "does not possess the legislative tools or internal technical capability to deter, detect or adequately deal with false AI-generated content concerning the election process.....»»
4 reasons why Toyota, Mazda, Subaru are doubling down on internal combustion engines
Toyota CEO Koji Sato outlined the push May 28 on stage with the CEOs of Mazda and Subaru — two smaller players in which Toyota owns minority stakes......»»
Why Toyota, Mazda, Subaru are doubling down on internal combustion in EV era
Toyota CEO Koji Sato outlined the push May 28 on stage with the CEOs of Mazda and Subaru — two smaller players in which Toyota owns minority stakes......»»
Delhi temperature hits highest ever in India: weather bureau
Temperatures in India's capital soared to a national record-high of 52.3 degrees Celsius (126.1 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday, figures from the government's weather bureau showed, as it warned of dangerous heat levels in the sprawling megacity......»»
Indian capital records highest temperature of 49.9 Celsius
Temperatures in India's capital have soared to a record-high 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 degrees Fahrenheit) as authorities warn of water shortages in the sprawling mega-city......»»