February 1, 2022
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Building machines that work for everyone – how diversity of test subjects is a technology blind spot, and what to do about it
Without a diverse range of test subjects, some new technologies could fail to work as intended for many people. John Paul Van Wert/Rank ... -
Stressed out at college? Here are five essential reads on how to take better care of your mental health
Most college students believe there’s a mental health crisis on campuses throughout the nation. FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images Alvin ...February 1, 2022 -
The better you are at math, the more money seems to influence your satisfaction
Being better at math increases income but also ties satisfaction more closely to money. Jonathan Kitchen/Digital Vision via Getty ...February 1, 2022 -
What is a bomb cyclone? An atmospheric scientist explains
A bomb cyclone over the U.S. East Coast on Jan. 4, 2017. NOAA/CIRA Esther Mullens, University of Florida A bomb cyclone is a large, intense ...February 1, 2022 -
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Fewer Students See Freedom of Speech as Secure
A new report finds that a growing majority of students believe their campus climate stifles free expression. But the share who support disinviting ...January 26, 2022 -
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Women Earn More Under Female Presidents, Study Shows
Women make up about a third of college and university presidents and 44 percent of provosts. Their institutions employ more women, in higher ...January 26, 2022 -
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A professor said her students think Americans make six figures on average. That’s a long way off.
The question asked by Nina Strohminger to her students at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania was straightforward: What did they ...January 20, 2022 -
Building machines that work for everyone – how diversity of test subjects is a technology blind spot, and what to do about it
Without a diverse range of test subjects, some new technologies could fail to work as intended for many people. John Paul Van Wert/Rank ...January 19, 2022