Despite widespread criticism from education authorities, nearly three-fourths of surveyed teachers support the use of “zero tolerance” as an effective discipline practice, according to a new study.
Print Books Beat Tablets When Reading to Toddlers
When it comes to reading to young children, huddling together over a good old-fashioned book is still better than story time on a tablet, new research suggests.
When it comes to reading to young children, huddling together over a good old-fashioned book is still better than story time on a tablet, new research suggests.
Kids Can Sniff Out an Insincere Apology
Teaching children to understand others’ perspectives could make it easier for them to learn how to forgive other people, according to a new study.
Teaching children to understand others’ perspectives could make it easier for them to learn how to forgive other people, according to a new study.
Plastic Is Even Worse for the Environment Than We Thought
Researchers have revealed that the impact of plastics on climate and health is bigger than originally thought due to the increased use of coal for process heat, electricity, and as a raw material in production.
Researchers have revealed that the impact of plastics on climate and health is bigger than originally thought due to the increased use of coal for process heat, electricity, and as a raw material in production.
White Evangelicals Are Super Resistant to Pro-vaccine Messages
Unvaccinated white evangelicals appear immune to pro-vaccine messaging, according to a new study.
Unvaccinated white evangelicals appear immune to pro-vaccine messaging, according to a new study.
COVID Vax Protection May Be ‘Shakier’ Against Omicron Mutations
Researchers have compiled a list of mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein that may make the omicron variant more resistant to neutralizing antibodies, including those from vaccinations.
Researchers have compiled a list of mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein that may make the omicron variant more resistant to neutralizing antibodies, including those from vaccinations.
America Is More Liberal Than 50 Years Ago, but Politics Mask the Shift
Americans’ attitudes and behaviors have become more liberal overall in the past 50 years and have taken a decidedly liberal tilt since the 1990s, shows a new analysis of public opinion data.
Americans’ attitudes and behaviors have become more liberal overall in the past 50 years and have taken a decidedly liberal tilt since the 1990s, shows a new analysis of public opinion data.
Is ‘Democracy by Deterrence’ Eroding in the US?
Researchers have introduced the idea of “democracy by deterrence” and show how it might be weakening in the united states.
Researchers have introduced the idea of “democracy by deterrence” and show how it might be weakening in the united states.
Plastic With Net-zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Is Possible
Researchers have demonstrated it is possible to economically produce plastics that have a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions balance over their entire life cycle. And they may cost less, too.
Researchers have demonstrated it is possible to economically produce plastics that have a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions balance over their entire life cycle. And they may cost less, too.
The Hippocampus Weaves Memories Into Stories
A new brain imaging study shows that the hippocampus is the brain’s storyteller, connecting separate, distant events into a single narrative.
A new brain imaging study shows that the hippocampus is the brain’s storyteller, connecting separate, distant events into a single narrative.
Political Bias on Twitter Comes From Users, Not the Platform
Political bias on Twitter emerges from users, not the platform itself, according to a new study.
Political bias on Twitter emerges from users, not the platform itself, according to a new study.
What Works (And What Doesn’t) To Keep Teeth and Gums Healthy
New research separates fact from fiction in determining which oral hygiene tools really keep teeth healthy and prevent gum disease.
New research separates fact from fiction in determining which oral hygiene tools really keep teeth healthy and prevent gum disease.
Expert: 2020 Census Shows Race Still Drives Where People Live
The 2020 census data released this summer show that race, not income, is still the driving factor behind who lives where in the united states, according to Brown University sociologist John Logan.
The 2020 census data released this summer show that race, not income, is still the driving factor behind who lives where in the united states, according to Brown University sociologist John Logan.
Regional Approach May Get Farmers To Protect Bees
New research looks at ways to incentivize almond growers to adopt bee-friendly practices, such as planting cover crops, adopting permanent pollinator habitat, and adopting best management practices for bees.
New research looks at ways to incentivize almond growers to adopt bee-friendly practices, such as planting cover crops, adopting permanent pollinator habitat, and adopting best management practices for bees.
Extreme Heat Affects 2 Billion People Living in Cities
Extreme heat already affects almost two billion urban residents around the world, according to a new study.
Extreme heat already affects almost two billion urban residents around the world, according to a new study.
Can YouTube’s Vaccine Misinformation Ban Work?
YouTube has announced it will no longer allow content containing misinformation about any vaccines that health authorities have approved and confirmed to be safe and effective.
YouTube has announced it will no longer allow content containing misinformation about any vaccines that health authorities have approved and confirmed to be safe and effective.