‘We’re still standing … We can still do important work’
Climate researchers wrestling with losses of federal funding, data, and key tools
June 3, 2025 • ~7 min
‘I can just copy-paste things, so do I really need to learn?’
Panelists in University-wide symposium explore promise, peril of AI in academia
May 16, 2025 • ~7 min
When we say ‘smart,’ what do we mean?
Computer scientist says we should shift focus to 'educability'
Oct. 16, 2024 • ~5 min
Should kids play Wordle?
Early childhood development expert has news for parents who think the popular online game will turn their children into super readers
Aug. 12, 2024 • ~6 min
How moms may be affecting STEM gender gap
Research suggests encouragement toward humanities appears to be very influential for daughters
Aug. 12, 2024 • ~9 min
The answer to your search may depend on where you live
Researchers find ‘language bias’ in various site algorithms, raising concerns about fallout for social divisions among nations
July 16, 2024 • ~14 min
Is the slow approach to reopening schools failing kids?
Harvard Chan School’s Joseph Allen gives America an “F” on school reopening efforts, and says we’re in danger of losing thousands of virtual dropouts and wasting mild late summer/early autumn weather we could use to boost in-person learning.
Oct. 14, 2020 • ~15 min
Study shows that students learn more when taking part in classrooms that employ active-learning strategies
A new Harvard study shows that, though students felt like they learned more from traditional lectures, they actually learned more when taking part in active-learning classrooms.
Sept. 4, 2019 • ~8 min
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