January 19, 2022
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What causes a tsunami? An ocean scientist explains the physics of these destructive waves
On Jan. 15, 2022, coastal areas across California were placed under a tsunami warning. Gado via Getty Images Sally Warner, Brandeis ... -
The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired new health habits for these 4 scholars – here’s what they put into practice and why
Health and well-being come in many forms, including finding solitude and connection with nature. Pheelings Media/iStock via Getty Images ...January 15, 2022 -
Beyond social mobility, college students value giving back to society
First-generation college students say higher education is a way for them to improve their families’ lives, and their own. Hispanolistic/E+ ...January 15, 2022 -
Colleges accused of conspiring to make low-income students pay more
A lawsuit claims that 16 elite U.S. universities give preference to children of donors over other applicants in their admissions. Alexi ...January 15, 2022 -
School closure debates put teachers unions front and center
Schools in Chicago have suffered days of disruption. Scott Olson/Getty Images Katharine O. Strunk, Michigan State University Classes in Chicago ...January 12, 2022 -
College students with young kids – especially mothers – find themselves in a time crunch
Mothers in college have less time to study than students without children. 10'000 Hours/Getty Images Claire Wladis, CUNY Graduate Center The ...January 7, 2022 -
Parents nurture their child’s development when they tell stories and have conversations with them. FG Trade/E+ Collection via Getty Images How changing parental beliefs can build stronger vocabulary and math skills for young children
Parents nurture their child’s development when they tell stories and have conversations with them. FG Trade/E+ Collection via Getty ...January 5, 2022 -
Penn Law rebukes professor who said U.S. would be 'better off with fewer Asians'
The dean of the University of Pennsylvania Law School criticized comments by a professor at the school as "thoroughly anti-intellectual ...January 5, 2022