October 29, 2020
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Want to teach kids about nature? Insects can help
Insects are an inexpensive and effective way to teach children about science. Ariel Skelley/DigitalVision via Getty Images Plus Akito Y. ... -
Why the FDA is warning pregnant women not to use over-the-counter pain relievers
A pregnant woman stands in front of her work station. Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images C. Michael White, University of Connecticut The Food and ...October 24, 2020 -
Women politicians more likely to reply to people who reach out in need, study shows
In Europe, women politicians were even more likely to respond to female constituents who asked for help. Ponomariova_Maria via Getty Zoila Ponce ...October 24, 2020 -
Disputes over when life begins may block cutting-edge reproductive technologies like mitochondrial replacement therapies
A computer illustration of a cross-section of a mitochondrion and its internal structure with DNA (gray), ribosomes (light green), granules ...October 24, 2020 -
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Harvard Tops 2021 U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
The number of international students enrolled worldwide from 1998 to 2018 increased on average by 4.8% per year, according to a report by the ...October 20, 2020 -
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After 700 Students Test Positive, a College President Resigns
The State University of New York at Oneonta on Thursday announced the abrupt resignation of its president only weeks after it experienced the most ...October 16, 2020 -
Schools often fail to identify gifted and talented students – especially if they are Black, Latino or Native American
Not all students have equal access to gifted and talented services. JGI/Jamie Grill via Getty Images Marcia Gentry, Purdue University About a ...October 14, 2020 -
Teachers play a critical role in shaping girls’ future as coders
With the right encouragement, girls could become the future stars of coding. Fat Camera / Getty Images Roxanne Hughes, FAMU-FSU College of ...October 14, 2020