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Could the “overview effect” calm political polarization?

Posted on January 15, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 492 views

Have you ever been angered by someone else’s opinion? Did you understand where the person was coming from before disagreeing? Here’s how…

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    Students inspired to study science by participating in real NASA missions

    Posted on November 16, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 235 views

    Can teachers get students in underrepresented, disadvantaged communities to feel excited about science if they get to participate in real…

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      Learning about space motivates students to pursue science

      Posted on September 29, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 546 views

      Whether it is the acceptance of different passions, backgrounds, or even favorite movies, diversity matters. A group of ten researchers who…

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        Babies learn about eye contact early in life

        Posted on August 2, 2018October 31, 2022 by Sciworthy 266 views

        As infants, we absorb any information our surroundings have to offer, especially if other humans are involved. Infants can recognize their…

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          Chess might help you become better at math, but not for the reasons you think.

          Posted on May 22, 2017October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra 2k views

          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…

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