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Knowledge transfer vs. possessiveness: How the ‘Gollum effect’ hinders research and careers

May 26, 2025 Phys Org

Data and findings are not always shared openly in science. Sometimes, researchers hoard those data and provide little to no access to colleagues from their field. These were the results of a survey of 563 […]

Education

Why a ‘rip-off’ degree might be worth the money after all: Research study

May 25, 2025 Phys Org

Certain university degrees—especially in the arts and humanities—are often maligned as “rip-offs” or “Mickey Mouse degrees.” The argument is that while some degrees lead to high-paying jobs, others offer little financial return and may leave […]

Education

Sound insulation tiles at school may help calm crying children

May 23, 2025 Phys Org

When children are dropped off at a school or daycare for the first time, there can be a lot of feelings and sometimes meltdowns caused by being separated from parents, meeting new people, and hearing […]

Education

Q&A: What universities can learn about navigating ideological tension

May 23, 2025 Phys Org

As public universities across the U.S. face increasing scrutiny over issues such as diversity initiatives and tenure protections, new research from the University of Washington offers timely lessons on how universities can navigate politically charged […]

Education

There is a growing number of ‘super-sized’ schools. Does the number of students matter?

May 23, 2025 Phys Org

Earlier this week, The Sydney Morning Herald reported one of Sydney’s top public high schools had more than 2,000 students for the first time, thanks to the booming population in the area.This article was originally […]

Education

AI is here to stay, let students embrace the technology

May 22, 2025 Phys Org

A new study from UBC Okanagan says students appear to be using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) responsibly, and as a way to speed up tasks, not just boost their grades.This article was originally published on […]

Education

Teachers knew what children needed to recover from the pandemic—but their insights were ignored

May 22, 2025 Phys Org

Five years have passed since schools and nurseries closed in England as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns. This unprecedented disruption to children’s normal routines created considerable concern—both at the time and in the years since.This […]

Education

Research suggests multiple-answer question format in exams improves student attainment

May 22, 2025 Phys Org

New research from Bayes Business School suggests the inclusion of more than one correct response in multiple-choice examinations focuses students on deeper learning of material, and benefits attainment in other forms of assessment such as […]

Education

Unlocking communication for children with little or no speech

May 22, 2025 Phys Org

For people with little or no speech, literacy is a critical skill that opens up much more of the world, according to Jessica Caron, associate professor of communication sciences and disorders at Penn State. Through […]

Education

Rethinking engineering education: Why focusing on learning preferences matters for diversity

May 21, 2025 Phys Org

For decades, colleges, government agencies and foundations have experimented with recruitment and retention efforts designed to increase diversity in engineering programs.This article was originally published on this website.

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