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Education May 7, 2024

A guide for early-career researchers in computational science

In recent years, a growing number of students have embraced scientific computation as an integral component of their graduate research. Yet since many of them are new to the field, they often have little to no coding experience, ...

Social Sciences May 3, 2024

Gendered processes of recruitment to elite higher ed institutions in mid‐20th-century Britain

The number of male students at the University of Oxford from elite schools declined significantly by the middle of the twentieth century, a new study shows.

Analytical Chemistry May 3, 2024

Chemist explores the real-world science of Star Wars

A professor at the University of Warwick is exploring the chemistry of the galaxy far, far away this Star Wars Day, May the 4th.

Political science Apr 29, 2024

It's all in the smile: New research finds politicians can influence voters with facial expressions

New research led by Aston University's Dr. Carl Senior has found that the type of smile used by a political leader can influence voters to support them and their political agenda. The research is published in the journal ...

Space Exploration Apr 18, 2024

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it

The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak, it might be tough to see clearly.

Education Apr 15, 2024

Games are the secret to learning math and statistics, says new research

Games may be the secret to learning numbers based subjects like math and economics, according to new research.

Planetary Sciences Apr 9, 2024

'Swallowed,' torn up or live on: How Earth will fare when the sun dies

Our solar system and everything within it—including the Earth—will look very different when the sun dies.

Biochemistry Apr 8, 2024

The flavors of fire: How does heat make food taste good?

Sure, cooking our food can make it safer to eat and more digestible. But let's be honest. We mainly cook to create something we enjoy—something delicious.

Cell & Microbiology Apr 3, 2024

Giant phage holds promise as treatment for lung infections, researchers find

Researchers have discovered a new bacterial killer that can target common lung infections caused by Burkholderia bacteria that has exciting potential for biotechnological applications.

Social Sciences Apr 3, 2024

Schools are using research to try to improve children's learning—but it's not working

Evidence is obviously a good thing. We take it for granted that evidence from research can help solve the post-lockdown crises in education—from how to keep teachers in the profession to how to improve behavior in schools, ...

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