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South Korea says American has swine flu

(AP) -- Authorities in South Korea say tests have confirmed that an American citizen in the country has swine flu.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

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Digital tool enhances writing instruction

Effective writing has never been more important to learning and career opportunities in this 21st century-knowledge economy. But teaching it well challenges schools and universities.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Robotic dragon, an unlikely teacher

David DeSteno, an associate professor of psychology at Northeastern, and researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University, are examining how social robots can aid preschoolers ...

Electronics / Robotics

created Oct 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Rhesus monkeys have a form of self awareness not previously attributed to them

In the first study of its kind in an animal species that has not passed a critical test of self-recognition, cognitive psychologist Justin J. Couchman of the University at Buffalo has demonstrated that rhesus ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 05, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (7) | comments 16 | with audio podcast

For Alzheimer's and dementia patients, pingpong is a game -- and therapy

On TV screens around the room, Chinese table tennis players are whirling and vaulting, but Betty Stein isn't watching them.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jun 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Want better math teachers? Train them better, says MSU scholar

It's time for the United States to consider establishing higher standards for math teachers if the nation is going to break its "vicious cycle" of mediocrity, a Michigan State University education scholar ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jun 09, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

An app for learning to learn

Students who take ECE 473/573 learn about emerging social technology and how to design applications for smart phones that might be marketable.

Technology / Software

created May 12, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Robot engages novice computer scientists (w/ video)

Learning how to program a computer to display the words "Hello World" once may have excited students, but that hoary chestnut of a lesson doesn't cut it in a world of videogames, smartphones and Twitter. One ...

Electronics / Robotics

created May 05, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Horticulture students link problem-solving to employment

Recognizing the need for university students to develop problem-solving skills they will need in their careers, educators are looking to student-centered, problem-based learning strategies. Problem-based learning (PBL) experiences ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Mar 17, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

College students often miss mark when reporting hearing

(PhysOrg.com) -- Some college students who think they have normal hearing may actually be overestimating their abilities. In a University of Florida study of college students who believed they had normal hearing, one-quarter ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Virtual education boom hits the states

A few years ago, when he was governor of West Virginia, Bob Wise attended a graduation ceremony at Pickens High School in Randolph County, a tiny school on top of a mountain where the graduating class consisted of only two ...

Technology / Internet

created Mar 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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