(Phys.org)—An Australian lizard, the Eastern Water Skink, has dispelled a long held myth that reptiles are slow learners. Researchers studying the lizard have found they do have the ability for rapid and flexible learning, ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 17, 2012
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In the last decade, same sex schools and classes have increased dramatically across the United States. Many studies have examined the differences in the education students receive in a same sex school versus co-ed institutions. ...
Social Sciences
Apr 2, 2012
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Women may be less likely to pursue careers in science and math because they have more career choices, not because they have less ability, according to a new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association ...
Social Sciences
Mar 19, 2013
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Do you struggle to visualize how to rotate your shoes so that they nest together in a shoe box?
Mathematics
Jan 24, 2023
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Due to demographic change, it is becoming increasingly important to maintain the working capacity of aging workforces. In a recent study, researchers from the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environments and Human Factors ...
Social Sciences
Jan 23, 2023
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(PhysOrg.com) -- High school math teachers tend to rate white female students’ math abilities lower than those of their white male peers, even when their grades and test scores are comparable, according to a University ...
Social Sciences
Apr 5, 2012
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Barriers to children's achievement in the areas of science, math, and engineering have become a particular concern as policymakers focus on America's economic competitiveness. A gender difference in girls' spatial abilities ...
Social Sciences
Sep 15, 2010
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New behavioural research led by Cranfield ecological scientist's shows that, contrary to historical beliefs, sharks are quick to learn and have good memories.
Plants & Animals
Jun 24, 2013
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Parents, get ready to say OMG and watch your teens roflol.
Social Sciences
Sep 21, 2009
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Have humans underestimated the intelligence of birds? A new study suggests one species of bird - the great-tailed grackle - may be able to learn to adapt its behaviour when faced by new challenges.
Plants & Animals
Jun 15, 2016
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