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Science 'storytelling' is desperately needed amid climate and biodiversity crisis, say researchers
Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say.
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School inclusion still failing autistic students, say researchers
Research from the University of South Australia shows that autistic students are still struggling at school, despite efforts to improve services and supports.
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14 hours ago
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Free open-access needs to be the norm for Canadian research
Public access to research generates new ideas, informs policy decisions and fuels innovation and technological development. Open access to knowledge helps address social issues, enhance democracy and reduce inequality.
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18 hours ago
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Study finds England's trainee teachers excel in early reading instruction
A new study led by Dr. Johny Daniel from our top-ranked School of Education has found that trainee teachers in England are significantly better prepared to teach early reading skills compared to their counterparts in India, ...
Education
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How the open science movement tackles scientific misconduct
In December 2001, a small but lively meeting in Budapest, Hungary, launched a whole new international movement. The resulting Budapest Open Access Initiative opened with the words: "An old tradition and a new technology have ...
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Mar 31, 2025
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Psychologists call for education reform to address school anxiety
The U.K. education system must urgently change to be more understanding of school "refusers," as returning to school might not be the right outcome for some children, psychologists say.
Education
Mar 31, 2025
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School phone ban one year on: Our student survey reveals mixed feelings about its success
One year after the government banned cellphones from schools to help students focus and reduce distractions in class, we're beginning to see how it has been implemented and how successful it's been.
Education
Mar 31, 2025
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School principals speak about stress, violence and abuse in their jobs
School principals around Australia are responsible for about 4.5 million staff and students in almost 10,000 schools. Not only do they oversee students' progress, but they are also responsible for the performance of staff ...
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2025
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Reliable science takes time. But the current system rewards speed
Lately, there have been many headlines about scientific fraud and journal article retractions. If this trend continues, it represents a serious threat to public trust in science.
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Mar 30, 2025
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10 million peer reviews expected in 2025: Experts advocate for AI integration
It is expected that in 2025, approximately three million articles will be indexed in Scopus and the Web of Science. If each undergoes peer review by two experts, and an additional 2 million articles undergo peer review, but ...
Education
Mar 28, 2025
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Smartphone bans alone fail to equip children for healthy use of technology, say experts
Banning smartphone and social media access alone fails to equip children for healthy use of technology, argues a group of international experts in The BMJ.
Social Sciences
Mar 27, 2025
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Classroom talk plays a key part in the teaching of writing, study shows
The way teachers manage classroom discussion with pupils plays a key role in the teaching of writing, a new study shows.
Education
Mar 27, 2025
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Online microcredentials: A response to meet the market's demand for soft skills
The demand for professionals with soft skills, such as effective communication, critical thinking and time management, is high in today's job market.
Economics & Business
Mar 27, 2025
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Kids and the internet: How our new tool assesses children's 'digital maturity'
Technology is so ingrained in our lives that most children today are "digital natives." Indeed, they might "speak" digital before they even learn a language, and digital natives are often asked to educate older "digital immigrants," ...
Social Sciences
Mar 27, 2025
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We must not ignore eugenics in our genetics curriculum, says professor
To encourage scientists to speak up when people misuse science to serve political agendas, biology professor Mark Peifer of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill argues that eugenics should be included in college ...
Education
Mar 27, 2025
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Medical students support tattoo removal for adults impacted by the justice system
A study by University of California San Diego School of Medicine described a novel medical student service-learning initiative that provides free laser tattoo removal services for justice-impacted adults reintegrating into ...
Social Sciences
Mar 27, 2025
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Support staff shortages exceed those for teachers in many Illinois public schools
Despite widespread concern that the pandemic exacerbated existing shortages of teachers, a new study of Illinois public schools indicates that need for other certificated staff such as teacher's aides and social workers may ...
Education
Mar 27, 2025
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AI-driven teaching methods essential for modern education, researcher says
AI is transforming education by reshaping lesson planning, grading, and student engagement. It enables personalized learning, automated feedback, and enhanced student-teacher interactions through technologies such as speech ...
Education
Mar 26, 2025
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Mississippi's education miracle: A model for global literacy reform
In a surprising turnaround, Mississippi, once ranked near the bottom of U.S. education standings, has dramatically improved its student literacy rates.
Education
Mar 26, 2025
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Critical thinking is more important than ever. How can I improve my skills?
There is a Fox News headline that goes like this: "Transgender female runner who beat 14,000 women at London Marathon offers to give medal back."
Social Sciences
Mar 26, 2025
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