Players in Crystallize learn new words by observing conversations. Credit: Cornell University Games are usually more fun when you play with other people, but if you're playing an educational game, interacting with other players may help you learn more, according...
High school students. Credit: © AntonioDiaz / Fotolia The RAND Corporation and RAND Europe have released the first-ever, state-by-state analysis (in 47 states) of the economic implications of a shift in school start times in the U.S., showing that a nationwide...
There is growing consumer demand for cannabidiol (CBD), a constituent of the cannabis plant, due to its purported medicinal benefits for myriad health conditions. But new research has found that most sold online is mislabeled, offering risks for patients,...
A number of factors foster strong storytelling skills among young African-American preschoolers, which has implications for their development as readers. Credit: Courtesy of UNC's Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. The oral storytelling skills of African American preschoolers make a difference...
Modeled microcapsules demonstrate 'quorum sensing' behavior. A small collection of microcapsules remains dormant (left) whereas a large, crowded population exhibits oscillations in chemical activity (right), represented by circular waves of color. Credit: Henry Shum From the smallest cell to humans, most...
Parents feel schools can handle basic first aid, but are less sure about urgent health situations such as an asthma attack or mental health issue. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at the University of Michigan ANN...
Behavioral experiments have shown that women share a sum of money more generously than men. Credit: © suthisak / Fotolia Behavioral experiments have shown that women share a sum of money more generously than men. To gain a more in-depth understanding...
Taking the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony is an emotional moment for many immigrants, and for good reason: it is the culmination of an often arduous process and many years of striving. Citizenship also opens a new...
Men with university level education were 19% more likely to develop a glioma--a type of cancerous tumor arising in glial cells that surround and support neurons in the brain--than men whose educational attainment didn't extend beyond the period of...
This study found there is a moderate, yet significant, correlation between handedness and mathematical skill, report researchers. Credit: © Julija Sapic / Fotolia A link between handedness and mathematical skills exists, but is more complex than is thought according to a...
Later start times could help Canadian teens’ grades and health, research indicates.Credit: Image courtesy of McGill University Later start times could help Canadian teens' grades and health, research indicates Delaying school start times could help Canadian teenagers sleep better -- giving...