October 15, 2021
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Kids and their computers: Several hours a day of screen time is OK, study suggests
The findings are gleaned from the largest U.S. study ever done on the brain development of children. Julien McRoberts via Getty Images Katie ... -
What is family estrangement? A relationship expert describes the problem and research agenda
Almost 70 million people in the U.S. report being estranged from a family member. Ghislain & Marie David de Lossy/Getty Images Kristina ...October 15, 2021 -
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The Women Who Win
Women who have received major physics prizes share their thoughts about what the awards mean to them and about how they help in bringing science to ...September 30, 2021 -
Female leaders in higher education have created more inclusive and open institutions – here are 3 key figures
From left to right, Michele Ozumba, Carmen Twillie Ambar and Carol Christ. Thalia Plata, The Conversation How have female leaders in higher ...September 22, 2021 -
Therapy dogs help students cope with the stress of college life
Therapy dogs are an effective way to reduce stress among college students. Scott Varley/Digital First Media/Torrance Daily Breeze via Getty ...September 22, 2021 -
Scientists at work: We use environmental DNA to monitor how human activities affect life in rivers and streams
Environmental DNA is a promising tool for tracking species in freshwater ecosystems like Oregon’s Elkhorn Creek. Greg Shine, BLM/Flickr, CC ...September 18, 2021 -
What young kids say worked – and didn’t work – for them during virtual learning
Some children liked being able to move from room to room, while others felt more confined to their desks at home. Mayur Kakade/Moment Collection ...September 13, 2021 -
Women face motherhood penalty in STEM careers long before they actually become mothers
Women in Ph.D STEM programs say they were told they had to choose between family and career. janiecbros/E+ via Getty Images Sarah Thebaud, ...September 13, 2021