http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. New research by a Massey University PhD student has found that many educators feel out of their depth when adopting new technology for use in the classroom. http://phys.org/news285226145.html Other Sciences Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:29:11 EST news285226145 Fluttering onto a smartphone near you soon, a field guide to the butterflies of Northern California, created by UC Davis students. http://phys.org/news268899401.html Biology Mon, 08 Oct 2012 07:16:51 EST news268899401 Summer internships are beginning, and career-related research from Kansas State University is helping determine what can make those internships more meaningful for students. http://phys.org/news255701769.html Other Sciences Tue, 08 May 2012 13:16:30 EST news255701769 Technology has grown by leaps and bounds, yet are computers helping students progress in their learning? Absolutely, says a 40-year retrospective on the impact of technology in classrooms. http://phys.org/news246020888.html Other Sciences Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:20:01 EST news246020888 Obscured for more than two centuries lost under several feet of dirt and clay, the original site of historically important Fort Recovery was recently discovered following months of sleuthing by a team from Ball State University. http://phys.org/news227885489.html Other Sciences Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:31:53 EST news227885489 In the Faculty of Nursing, students are taught the importance of connecting with the community, and nursing professor Vera Caine has come up with a way for students to not only learn about working in the community, but also to actually be a part of it. http://phys.org/news220693274.html Medicine & Health Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:41:43 EST news220693274 It's a frustrating problem for many of today's parents: Little Jacob or Isabella is utterly indifferent to schoolwork during the day but then happily spends all evening engrossed in the latest video game. http://phys.org/news216998068.html Other Sciences Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:14:39 EST news216998068 (PhysOrg.com) -- UC Irvine researchers have identified a novel mechanism in the brain that boosts memory. http://phys.org/news211554626.html Medicine & Health Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:10:46 EST news211554626 Researchers have found a way to pharmacologically induce a memory of safety in the brain of rats, mimicking the effect of training. The finding suggests possibilities for new treatments for individuals suffering from anxiety disorders. http://phys.org/news194792258.html Medicine & Health Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:00:01 EST news194792258 (PhysOrg.com) -- Portals used to launch you, Stargate-style, to bizarre places brought to life by science fiction writers. Today, thanks to European research, portals can take you to fascinating virtual destinations - both ancient and new - and all just a click away. http://phys.org/news156698088.html Technology Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:15:38 EST news156698088 (PhysOrg.com) -- A new learning platform is giving the traditional classroom a radical makeover. Using innovative ICT technology, iClass is putting pupils at the centre of the learning experience and providing them with more control over what they learn. Every parent believes their child is unique. And they are right. Every pupil has their own individual strengths and weaknesses, and their own particular way of learning. However, putting this commonsense observation into practice is no mean feat, and our schools have generally not been very successful at personalising the learning experience. http://phys.org/news144336087.html Technology Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:21:27 EST news144336087