Testing local weather knowledge in the Bolivian Altiplano
Researchers compared traditional Aymara weather signs with decades of meteorological data and found that some local indicators are strongly…
Category: Education
A humane genomics curriculum to help curb racism
Scientists developed a new genetics curriculum based on humane genomics, which emphasizes how environmental factors and social interactions…
Could the “overview effect” calm political polarization?
Have you ever been angered by someone else’s opinion? Did you understand where the person was coming from before disagreeing? Here’s how…
Students inspired to study science by participating in real NASA missions
Can teachers get students in underrepresented, disadvantaged communities to feel excited about science if they get to participate in real…
Learning about space motivates students to pursue science
Whether it is the acceptance of different passions, backgrounds, or even favorite movies, diversity matters. A group of ten researchers who…
Babies learn about eye contact early in life
As infants, we absorb any information our surroundings have to offer, especially if other humans are involved. Infants can recognize their…
Chess might help you become better at math, but not for the reasons you think.
Chess has been proposed as a way of improving math abilities, despite the fact that math and chess do not have as much in common as people…