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Mengapa hewan memiliki ekor?
Thursday, September 8, 2022 10:04 PM
Ahli antropologi menjelaskan beberapa dari banyak cara hewan menggunakan ekornya, dari memberi keseimbangan saat berjalan hingga menarik pasangan.
Read MoreWhy do animals have tails?
Monday, August 15, 2022 8:39 AM
An anthropologist explains some of the many ways animals use their tails, from balancing as they walk to attracting a mate.
Read MoreIlluminating the brain one neuron and synapse at a time – 5 essential reads about how researchers are using new tools to map its structure and function
Thursday, August 4, 2022 8:22 AM
From figuring out where memories are stored to how sensory information translates to behavior, new technologies are helping neuroscientists better understand how the brain works.
Read More4 ways to get the new school year off to a good start
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 8:09 AM
A veteran school administrator offers insights on how children's caretakers can better prepare them for a new school year.
Read MoreEn vacances, les enfants oublient-ils vraiment tout ce qu’ils ont appris à l’école ?
Monday, August 1, 2022 2:40 PM
Des études estiment que les élèves perdraient en été l’équivalent d’un mois d’apprentissage dans des matières comme les maths et l’orthographe. Mais certaines activités aident à limiter les oublis.
Read More6 ways to keep kids' school skills sharp over the summer
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 8:24 AM
Research has shown for more than a century that students fall behind during the summer break. An expert offers six tips on ways to help children keep up their academic skills during the summer.
Read MoreCurious Kids: Bagaimana kunci dibuat dan bekerja?
Friday, June 3, 2022 3:49 AM
Seorang pakar keamanan komputer menjelaskan cara kerja kunci – dan bagaimana kunci itu seperti kata sandi.
Read MoreHow do keys open locks?
Monday, April 25, 2022 8:13 AM
A computer security expert explains how keys work – and how they are like passwords.
Read MoreShould you wear a mask on a plane, bus or train when there's no mandate? 4 essential reads to help you decide
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 3:36 PM
Despite the halt to the federal mask mandate for mass transit, people may still choose to protect themselves. For those who do, the type of mask and how well it fits matter.
Read MoreElectrifying homes to slow climate change: 4 essential reads
Monday, April 11, 2022 8:17 AM
Many people want to know about practical suggestions to help slow climate change. Effective action starts at home.
Read MoreThe 50 biggest US donors gave or pledged nearly $28 billion in 2021 – Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates account for $15 billion of that total
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 12:14 PM
Three scholars weigh in regarding the priorities of these wealthy American donors, who gave less to social service and racial justice groups than in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreWhere are all the substitute teachers?
Thursday, January 27, 2022 8:29 AM
School districts across the US are starting to pay subs more and make it easier to become a sub – in an effort to keep classrooms operating despite large numbers of staff out sick.
Read MoreThe science of sugar + Canada's discriminatory First Nations child welfare system – The Conversation Weekly podcast transcript
Monday, January 24, 2022 9:57 AM
This is a transcript of The Conversation Weekly podcast episode published on January 20 2022.
Read MoreThe science of sugar: why we're hardwired to love it and what eating too much does to your brain – podcast
Thursday, January 20, 2022 6:35 AM
Plus, a lawyer explains the legal battle over Canada's discriminatory First Nations child welfare system. Listen to The Conversation Weekly.
Read MoreHow does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence? A neuroscientist who studies nutrition explains
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 8:34 AM
Kids often crave processed sugary foods. But research shows that consuming too many treats during childhood and adolescence may lead to behavioral and emotional problems.
Read MoreBrain wrinkles and folds matter – researchers are studying the mechanics of how they form
Thursday, December 16, 2021 8:27 AM
Understanding how brain folding works could help researchers better diagnose and treat neurodevelopmental disorders.
Read MorePlanet pharma: what the industry got out of COVID – podcast
Thursday, December 2, 2021 6:48 AM
Listen to experts discuss the business practices of pharmaceutical companies in The Conversation Weekly podcast.
Read MoreWhat the 100 nonprofits that raised the most money in 2020 indicate about charity today
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 12:09 PM
The Chronicle of Philanthropy's latest ranking indicates that the coronavirus and heightened awareness about racism made a difference, but not necessarily a lasting one.
Read MoreBolsonaro faces 'crimes against humanity' charge over COVID-19 mishandling: 5 essential reads
Thursday, October 21, 2021 8:44 AM
More than 600,000 Brazilians have died of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. A new report says the policies of President Jair Bolsonaro are responsible for around half.
Read MoreShould teens taking ADHD, anxiety and depression drugs consume energy drinks and coffee?
Monday, September 27, 2021 8:55 AM
Energy drinks and coffee both contain lots of caffeine. That's a problem for teens, especially those who take prescription stimulants.
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