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Archaeology Apr 13, 2022

Archaeological site along the Nile reveals the Nubian civilization that flourished in ancient Sudan

Circular mounds of rocks dot the desert landscape at the archaeological site of Tombos in northern Sudan. They reveal tumuli—the underground burial tombs used at least as far back as 2500 B.C. by ancient inhabitants who ...

Education Apr 11, 2022

Trainee teachers made sharper assessments about learning difficulties after receiving feedback from AI

A trial in which trainee teachers who were being taught to identify pupils with potential learning difficulties had their work 'marked' by artificial intelligence has found the approach significantly improved their reasoning.

Education Apr 8, 2022

Absenteeism actively harms everybody, even the students who show up

First and foremost in setting a student up for success is ensuring they're attending school—but many schools are struggling with climbing absenteeism rates. A growing body of literature suggests chronic absenteeism is an ...

Mathematics Apr 1, 2022

Interactive map gets closer to pinpointing African origins erased during slave trade

A collaboration between CU Boulder's Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis and Digital Slavery Research Lab aims to regenerate identities using statsitics.

Social Sciences Mar 31, 2022

New report shows harassment, violence still pervasive in Canadian workplaces

Harassment and violence remain pervasive and destructive problems in contemporary Canadian workplaces, according to a new survey developed by researchers from Western University.

Astronomy Mar 30, 2022

Research group to construct outrigger telescope to search for FRBs at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory

The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) is expanding its ability to more accurately identify where fast radio bursts (FRBs) are coming from. The organization is constructing a new radio telescope outrigger ...

Biotechnology Mar 29, 2022

Anti-GMO themes are losing traction worldwide, suggests a new scientific paper

The conversation around genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is becoming more positive, according to new Alliance for Science research analyzing traditional and social media trends on biotechnology.

Environment Mar 23, 2022

The importance of global water quality and access

Clean drinking water is a critical component for sustainable development—from poverty reduction to economic growth and environmental sustainability. Currently, according to the United Nations (UN) there is a global water ...

Political science Mar 8, 2022

How will termination of research partnerships with Russia affect global scientific research?

Financial, political, commercial and cultural entities quickly cut ties with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. Some universities also are ending research projects and scientific cooperation with institutions in Russia. ...

Education Mar 4, 2022

Amazon joins with nine Florida colleges and universities for free tuition

Amazon announced partnerships Thursday with 140 colleges and universities—including nine in Florida—to fully fund tuition and fees for employees.

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