Education
More and more Australian families are homeschooling. How can we make sure they do it well?
Across Australia, more families are choosing to homeschool.This post was originally published on this site
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Education
AI tool visually maps science funding and its real-world impacts
The impact of scientific research extends far beyond the laboratory. Breakthroughs like insulin and innovations like the internet have transformed our everyday lives. They also influence policymaking and the overall economy. To make the most […]
Nature
New species of deep-sea shark and crab discovered off Western Australia
Researchers have described a new species of deep-sea lanternshark and crab, both with the help of specimens collected from a CSIRO-led 2022 voyage of CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator.This post was originally published on this […]
Lifestyle
Conservatives less influenced by higher education on death penalty views
Previous research has shown that higher education dampens support for capital punishment, but University of Nebraska scholars have discovered those collegiate effects are lessened among conservatives.This post was originally published on this site
Education
What past education technology failures can teach us about the future of AI in schools
American technologists have been telling educators to rapidly adopt their new inventions for over a century. In 1922, Thomas Edison declared that in the near future, all school textbooks would be replaced by film strips, […]
Education
AI in higher education: Experts discuss changes to be seen
Artificial intelligence, for better or for worse, has become an integral part of college students’ study habits.This post was originally published on this site
Lifestyle
Why clicks and movements matter in digital survey responses
A new study reveals the subtle effects of survey interfaces on people’s responses—and how those small differences can add up.This post was originally published on this site
Nature
How forest soil properties influence arsenic mobility and toxicity in soil organisms
Soil contamination is a global environmental concern, with toxic metals and metalloids from industrial activities persisting as long-term pollutants. Arsenic (As), although naturally occurring, becomes widespread when mobilized by mining. Abandoned gold mines are major […]
Nature
Smart cutting system used by female sawflies could transform surgery and reduce patient harm
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University have unlocked the secret behind how female sawflies make specific cuts to plants—a discovery that could revolutionize surgical instruments and dramatically reduce the cutting of healthy tissue during operations.This post was […]
Lifestyle
Opinion: People want to engage with science. Don’t mistake questions for controversy
Science is advancing faster than ever—and so are its impacts on our lives around the world.This post was originally published on this site