Every year, more than one million scientific articles are published in the life sciences. Two-thirds of them include statistical figures that are not always understandable, interpretable, or reproducible—even for fellow scientists.This article was originally published […]
Public battles over what schools can teach about sex, identity and relationships, often framed around “parental rights,” have become more intense in recent years.This article was originally published on this website.
On March 25, 2025, a Turkish Ph.D. student at Tufts University, Rümeysa Öztürk, was walking in a Boston suburb when she was detained by plain-clothed federal agents. A video of the encounter went viral, sparking […]
Twenty years ago, cognitive psychologist Elizabeth Spelke took a strong position in an ongoing public debate. “There are no differences in overall intrinsic aptitude for science and mathematics among women and men,” the researcher declared. […]
South Africa has one of the world’s richest fossil records of hominins (humans and their fossil ancestors). But many misconceptions still exist regarding human evolution, and school textbooks contain inaccuracies.This article was originally published on […]
In a new communications landscape that feasts on polarization, the science community needs to rethink how it engages society in scientific discovery, controversy and policy.This article was originally published on this website.
Australians are reeling from the news that Victorian childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown has been charged with more than 70 offenses against children, including rape.This article was originally published on this website.
Group work and giving students time to discuss their work helps to build their confidence in using math in science lessons, a new study shows.This article was originally published on this website.
How much does education actually sharpen the mind?This article was originally published on this website.
Do we climb the social ladder alone or with help from our communities? Early childhood education (ECE) policies are betting on the former, according to a study published in PLOS One by Katarzyna Bobrowicz from […]
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