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Using puppets to communicate innovative enzyme science

New research led by the University of Portsmouth has revealed how puppetry and other creative methods can effectively make complex scientific topics, such as plastic recycling, more understandable and engaging for diverse audiences.This post was […]

Children under special guardianship need greater support at school, experts urge

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Children being looked after via special guardianship arrangements should get greater support at school due to the legacy of trauma, their early life experiences, and the complex family situation they have and may continue to […]

Students are neither left nor right brained: How some early childhood educators get this ‘neuromyth’ and others wrong

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Many teachers and parents know neuroscience, the study of how the brain functions and develops, is important for children’s education.This post was originally published on this site

Challenging ‘publish or perish’ culture—researchers call for overhaul of academic publishing

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The longstanding “publish or perish” culture in academia is coming under renewed scrutiny, as a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences argues that current incentives in academic publishing can hinder […]

Growing interest in Spanish language and culture in China brings new channels for learning, like translating reggaeton

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A recent study by UPF examines an emerging informal practice among the Chinese community learning Spanish: the translation of Hispanic songs, many of them reggaeton, into Chinese through the country’s main music streaming platform, NECM […]

Educators find creative work-arounds to new laws that restrict what they can teach

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An onslaught of executive orders from President Donald Trump aim to restrict how and what educators can teach America’s children.This post was originally published on this site

Adults quickly tune in to rhythm and melody of a new language, but early exposure to writing may hinder this skill

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A new study led by Dr. Kateřina Chládková of the Faculty of Arts at Charles University reveals that adults can quickly tune in to the melodic and rhythmic features—known as prosody—of unfamiliar languages, but that […]

In science communication, realistic avatars may foster more trustworthiness than cartoon-like ones

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On TikTok there are exceptional “testimonials” like Nikola Tesla or Marie Curie delivering short science-related messages that have garnered millions of views. This is just one of many examples where AI-generated avatars are used to […]

Nested hierarchies in job skills underscore importance of basic education

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In many careers, a person must learn foundational skills before advancing deeper into their profession. Computer programmers need a solid foundation in basic mathematics; nurses must gain clinical experience and specialized training to become nurse […]

Early education changes spur unexpected drop in test scores in the Philippines—a lesson for policymakers

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A major policy change in early education in the Philippines led to an unexpected drop in test scores and academic achievement—revealing the challenges that even well-intentioned reforms can have and the importance of wisely investing […]

Strategic borrowing for defense spending can improve economic welfare, new study suggests

As global tensions mount, governments face tough fiscal choices. These choices have been highlighted this week by Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating his ambitions for the U.K. to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP [...]
Australia’s lowest paid workers just got a 3.5% wage increase. Their next boost could be even better

A week ago, the Australian Financial Review released this year’s “Rich List.” It reported the number of billionaires in Australia increased from 150 to 166 between 2024 and 2025.This post was originally published on this [...]
Subsidized social housing promotes economic well-being for Canadian renters, new study finds

The years following the COVID-19 pandemic were difficult for renters. The pandemic was followed by an economic recovery marked by inflation, population growth and rising interest rates. These increased the cost of financing for landlords [...]