Yale scientists have identified a possible neurobiological home for the spiritual experience — the sense of connection to something greater
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Study tracks Title IX use across US colleges and universities
Title IX — the U.S. civil rights law passed in 1972 that prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs
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‘Will this be on the test?’ Even if it isn’t, students might remember it
A new study by the University of British Columbia shows that teachers don’t have to test everything they want their
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Brain-computer interface based on mutual learning helps tetraplegics in avatar race: Mutual learning as key to translational brain-computer interface
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are seen as a potential means by which severely physically impaired individuals can regain control of their
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Changing students’ attitudes to mathematics improves test scores: Study shows for first time that a free, online course can change students’ mindsets towards their mathematical abilities, leading to increased academic achievement
A free ‘massive, open, online course’ (MOOC) designed to change students’ attitudes towards mathematics makes them more engaged in class
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Decoding the brain’s learning machine
In studies with monkeys, Johns Hopkins researchers report that they have uncovered significant new details about how the cerebellum —
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Curiosity is key to early childhood success in math and reading
Curious children are better able to grasp basic math and reading. This is according to a group of researchers from
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Feelings of ethical superiority can lead to workplace ostracism, social undermining: Managers should consider ethics and performance when rewarding employees, Baylor professor says
Do you consider yourself more ethical than your coworker? Caution! Your feelings of ethical superiority can cause a chain reaction
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Does physical activity influence the health of future offspring? Study finds an intergenerational benefit
Physical and mental exercise is not only beneficial for your own brain, but can also affect the learning ability of
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Why do children tattle?
When young children see a peer cause harm, they often tattle to a caregiver. But why do children tattle? A
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