Europe's growing 'climate civil disobedience' movement
Thousands of European activists plan to blockade a large German lignite mine this week, the latest protest of a growing "climate civil disobedience" movement.
Environment
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Researcher explores the gendered social construction of exceptionalism in early adolescence
"Are boys better at school than girls?" Michela Musto, a postdoctoral fellow at the Clayman Institute, asked middle school students, after observing their classrooms. Musto recently presented their answers to an audience ...
Social Sciences
Jun 18, 2019
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Climate talks held as Arctic ice melts, concerns grow
Diplomats and climate experts gathered Monday in Germany for U.N.-hosted talks on climate change amid growing public pressure for governments to act faster against global warming.
Earth Sciences
Jun 17, 2019
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Tracking life's first step: Two molecules 'awaken' brand new genome
Within hours after fertilization, a unique genome forms from chromosomes contributed by the egg and sperm. However, this new genome is initially inactive and must be "awakened" to begin the transcription of its DNA and start ...
Molecular & Computational Biology
Jun 17, 2019
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Large classes make it hard to notice 'off-task' kids with bigger questions
The benefits of having smaller classes, particularly in the early elementary school years, are well-documented. My work as a researcher of language and literacy has examined what takes place on the edges of the classroom—precisely ...
Education
Jun 17, 2019
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New study examines the association between race, ethnicity and exclusionary discipline practices
Discipline and how it is administered in schools across the U.S. continues to be a hotly debated topic. Now a University of Kentucky doctoral graduate's expansive research on the subject has been published in the Journal ...
Education
Jun 17, 2019
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One class in all languages
Advances in communication technology have had a major impact in all sorts of industries, but perhaps none bigger than in education. Now, anyone from around the world can listen live to a Nobel Prize laureate lecture or earn ...
Software
Jun 14, 2019
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Study looks to put engaged-learning to test
Despite the presence of engaged learning in classrooms for almost a decade, neither professors nor administrators truly know the impact of it has on post-graduation career paths—until now.
Education
Jun 14, 2019
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Researchers develop semi-liquid metal anode for next-generation batteries
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's Mellon College of Science and College of Engineering have developed a semiliquid lithium metal-based anode that represents a new paradigm in battery design. Lithium batteries ...
Materials Science
Jun 12, 2019
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How bosses react influences whether workers speak up
Speaking up in front of a supervisor can be stressful—but it doesn't have to be, according to new research from a Rice University psychologist. How a leader responds to employee suggestions can impact whether or not the ...
Economics & Business
Jun 11, 2019
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