Talk about mighty oaks growing from little acorns! A 9-year-old's homework assignment has led to the world's most comprehensive tree-counting project, which in turn stands to increase the value of upcoming missions from NASA ...
Environment
Jan 29, 2016
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(Phys.org) —Xerox, the copy-machine giant, has announced that it will be selling a software upgrade for its copiers that will turn many of them into test grading machines. Called Ignite, the software not only grades papers, ...
Parental help with homework has no significant impact on children's academic achievement in elementary school, according to Penn State College of Education researchers.
Education
Aug 8, 2022
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Homework may have a positive influence on students' conscientiousness. Results of a study conducted by University of Tübingen researchers suggests that students who do more homework than their peers show positive changes ...
Social Sciences
Oct 6, 2017
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UConn researcher Angran Li, a doctoral student in sociology, has found that one size does not fit all students when it comes to parents helping with homework, and that parental involvement in homework can be particularly ...
Social Sciences
Apr 12, 2018
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(AP)—Professor Alan Alda has a homework assignment for scientists. Yes, that Alan Alda.
Other
Dec 11, 2012
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A space station supply ship named after the Black NASA mathematician featured in the movie "Hidden Figures" rocketed into orbit Saturday, the 59th anniversary of John Glenn's historic launch.
Space Exploration
Feb 21, 2021
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Scissors. Purple glue sticks. Paper designs to cut out and fold.
Education
Feb 20, 2020
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Copying a few answers from another student’s math or science homework assignment occurs much more frequently than copying during examinations or plagiarism on term papers. It is rarely prosecuted by discipline committees ...
Social Sciences
Mar 18, 2010
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For students, the start of the school year means new classes, new friends, homework and sports. It also brings the threat of head lice. The itch-inducing pests lead to missed school days and frustrated parents, who could ...
Other
Aug 18, 2015
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