October 4, 2022
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What is déjà vu? Psychologists are exploring this creepy feeling of having already lived through an experience before
How can someplace you’ve never been feel so familiar? mrs/Moment via Getty Images Anne Cleary, Colorado State University Curious ... -
Nobel prizes most often go to researchers who defy specialization – winners are creative thinkers who synthesize innovations from varied fields and even hobbies
Innovative ideas spring from many sources, research finds. Yuichiro Chino/Moment via Getty Images Robert Root-Bernstein, Michigan State ...October 4, 2022 -
What’s next for ancient DNA studies after Nobel Prize honors groundbreaking field of paleogenomics
Researchers need to be careful not to contaminate ancient samples with their own DNA. Caia Image via Getty Images Mary Prendergast, Rice ...October 4, 2022 -
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Low grades in intro STEM courses may disproportionally deter minority students
Study of nearly 110,000 student records shows that a grade of C or lower in an introductory STEM class has a larger impact on the likelihood of ...October 4, 2022 -
How to keep kids curious – 5 questions answered
Could schools be putting a damper on children’s curiosity? Jose Luis Pelaez Inc via Getty Images Perry Zurn, American University Kids are ...September 27, 2022 -
Being a librarian isn’t just about books – it’s about helping everyone get access to information and resources
As the pandemic continues to pose new challenges, libraries are finding ways to better meet the needs of their communities. Klaus ...September 27, 2022 -
‘There’s only so far I can take them’ – why teachers give up on struggling students who don’t do their homework
Failure to complete homework leaves students in the lurch. MoMorad via Getty Images Jessica Calarco, Indiana University and Ilana Horn, ...September 27, 2022 -
Book bans reflect outdated beliefs about how children read
Book-banning campaigns often misrepresent how young readers consume and process literature. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Trisha Tucker, USC ...September 27, 2022