Protists, a broad class of generally single-celled organisms that includes algae and amoebae, have long been regarded as a "catch-all" category for diverse microorganisms. Because of their diversity and prevalence, protists ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 27, 2023
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A new species of non-photosynthesizing parasitic plant, Sciaphila sugimotoi, has been discovered on the subtropical island of Ishigaki in Okinawa, Japan. The research team responsible for this discovery was led by Project ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 25, 2017
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Millions of people have taken free massive open online courses, or MOOCs, which have been touted as democratizing access to educational opportunities around the world. But whether learners are likely to succeed in a MOOC ...
Social Sciences
Jan 19, 2017
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Scores on the ACT college admissions test by this year's high school graduates hit their lowest point in more than 30 years—the latest evidence of the enormity of learning disruption during the pandemic.
Education
Oct 12, 2022
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Since the beginning of her career, Economics Professor Galina Hale has pursued questions about who is represented within the field and who is left out. Some of her prior research has explored the role of gender in the economics ...
Social Sciences
Apr 7, 2021
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Although new 5G networks can offer much faster and more efficient wireless data transfer, the fiber optic networks currently used to connect wireless devices to the internet cannot easily support the increased load. A new ...
Optics & Photonics
Jul 9, 2020
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In August, federal officials sent a letter to Yale University formally criticizing its safety practices in connection to the accidental death of a student.
Other
Sep 9, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- For workers who have managed to land jobs in this tough economy, your employment woes may not be over.
Economics & Business
Oct 4, 2010
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While most children are looking forward to getting gifts during the upcoming holiday season, it is worth noting that one in five children live in poverty. Poverty is a major risk factor for children's development and deep ...
Social Sciences
Dec 5, 2012
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College students who are marginally placed into "high-ability" classes have lower grades and graduation rates, according to new Cornell research.
Education
Aug 24, 2022
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