Citizen science is touted as a way for the general public to contribute to producing new knowledge. But citizen science volunteers don't always represent a broad cross-section of society. Rather, they're often white, male, ...
Ecology
Nov 22, 2022
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Soil and its macrofauna are an integral part of many ecosystems, playing an important role in decomposition and nutrient recycling. However, soil biodiversity remains understudied globally. To help fill this gap and reveal ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 5, 2022
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Some high school students across the country can take a new Advanced Placement course this fall.
Social Sciences
Aug 31, 2022
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Public primary schools were created by states to reinforce obedience among the masses and maintain social order, rather than serve as a tool for upward social mobility, suggests a study from the University of California San ...
Education
Apr 29, 2022
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Doctoral student Blair Read links rise of private education in India to local political competition, signaling potential erosion of public services.
Education
Mar 7, 2022
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New studies of computer science education at California high schools found that a greater emphasis on computer science education did not produce the anticipated spillover effects, neither improving or harming students' math ...
Education
Feb 24, 2022
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Secondary school children struggled to concentrate and engage with schoolwork in the move to online learning during lockdown, negatively affecting their confidence and wellbeing, according to a new study.
Social Sciences
Jan 12, 2022
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Consuming lead can cause health problems for anyone, but children are particularly vulnerable because the element can interfere with their growth and development. While water systems will soon be required to measure lead ...
Environment
Dec 15, 2021
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"Your teacher was wrong!" It's a phrase many a high school or university student has heard. As practicing and former science teachers, we have been challenged with this accusation before.
Education
Aug 12, 2021
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A team of scientists has found that women's football was common across Japan between the Meiji restoration and the start of the Second World War. In the process, they also uncovered the oldest known photograph of women playing ...
Social Sciences
Apr 27, 2021
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