Redefining the computer whiz: Research shows diverse skills valued by youth
New study reveals diverse perceptions of the "ideal" computer science student among young people.
Education
Aug 11, 2024
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News tagged with skill
How parents can promote positive sibling relationships
Sibling relationships are some of the longest-lasting relationships we have in our lives. Half of Canadians and around 80% of people worldwide have at least one sibling. Sibling relationships are unique from all other relationships ...
Social Sciences
Aug 8, 2024
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Research shows gig workers can boost earnings by building social skills
More than 50 million workers in the United States are part of the gig economy, either to supplement their main income or as their full-time job. New research by University of Alabama at Birmingham Collat School of Business ...
Social Sciences
Jul 29, 2024
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Strangers trust others more when they put down their phones, experiment finds
It's practically a ritual: As soon as we sit down on the bus or get in line at the post office, we pull out our phones. Studies show average Americans check their phones almost 100 times a day, spending more than five hours ...
Social Sciences
Jul 24, 2024
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Same-sex marriage recognition helps countries attract and retain highly skilled workers, research suggests
Marriage equality appears to have a major economic benefit for countries. Washington State University researchers found that European countries that recognized same-sex marriages kept more of their highly skilled workers ...
Economics & Business
Jul 24, 2024
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Paying more for policing doesn't stop or reduce crime, say researchers
In 2023, the cost of policing to Canadian taxpayers closed in on $20 billion for the first time. While annual police budgets continue to grow, there is little debate in the media about its cost to taxpayers and the value ...
Economics & Business
Jul 24, 2024
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Archivist explores Troy's invisible workers
While poring over nearly century-old photos documenting the University of Cincinnati's historic excavation at Troy, archivist Jeff Kramer was struck by just how many people worked behind the scenes for years to contribute ...
Archaeology
Jul 18, 2024
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Student leadership development requires holistic approach, educators say
Colleges and universities often highlight leadership development as a critical component of their curriculum—but there is no clear consensus on what constitutes effective leadership education. In a new paper, two educators ...
Education
Jul 10, 2024
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New insights into urban life's impact on squirrels' cognitive abilities
The impact of the urban environment on squirrels' problem-solving, learning and memory has been highlighted in new research from the UK's University of Chester and Hokkaido University in Japan.
Plants & Animals
Jul 9, 2024
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Why boredom can be great for kids
"I'm bored!" It's a phrase parents and caregivers work tirelessly to avoid hearing, but it may be the gateway to unleashing a child's creativity, social development and even life skills.
Education
Jul 2, 2024
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