Citizen scientists deserve more credit, researchers argue
Academic journal rules are penalising citizen scientists and indigenous knowledge, say US and Australian scientists.
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Dec 3, 2019
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A ligand-independent origin of abscisic acid perception
Necessity is the mother of all invention, the saying goes, and that includes the process of evolution.
Plants & Animals
Nov 20, 2019
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Teaching group work to students with autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States. According to the American Psychiatric Association, this disability is characterized by "persistent deficits in social communication ...
Education
Nov 13, 2019
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Before you decide to work in college, ask yourself these questions
For many undergraduates, working for pay during the academic year is a necessary part of the college experience. If they don't work while enrolled, they may not have the money needed to pay tuition and other fees, keep a ...
Education
Nov 5, 2019
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Rich resources of private schools give pupils educational advantage
Pupils in private schools do significantly better at A-levels compared to those in similar state schools—according to the first known study into the current performance gap in upper secondary education in England.
Education
Nov 5, 2019
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Three things the scientific community can do to filter sketchy research
Last month, Indonesia's previous Minister of Research and Technology boasted that in 2019, Indonesia had overtaken Malaysia and Singapore in the number of published academic articles.
Other
Nov 4, 2019
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The benefits that carnivorous animals bring to society are under-studied
Carnivores deliver important benefits for society, but it is their conflicts with humans that account for the majority of academic research publications, according to an international study led by the Complutense University ...
Ecology
Oct 24, 2019
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Rethinking the role of technology in the classroom
Preparing elementary school students for active citizenship in an increasingly digital world requires introducing them to the latest technologies, but engaging those same kids in the classroom and involving their parents ...
Education
Oct 22, 2019
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Study finds relationship between racial discipline disparities and academic achievement gaps in US
An increase in either the discipline gap or the academic achievement gap between black and white students in the United States predicts a jump in the other, according to a new study published today in AERA Open, a peer-reviewed ...
Education
Oct 16, 2019
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Screening kindergarten readiness
Starting kindergarten can be a challenging time for children as many are leaving home and learning to interact with others for the first time. As such, it is important for kindergartners to receive proper support from their ...
Education
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