Growing up in a bilingual home has lasting benefits
‘Early bilinguals’ have advantages over those who learn a second language later
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Superheroes, foods and apps bring a modern twist to the periodic table
Many students, especially non-science majors, dread chemistry. The first lesson in an introductory chemistry course typically deals with how to
Read moreNYUAD study informs research of child development and learning in conflict-affected areas
This new analysis is by Global TIES for Children, a research center supported by the NYU Abu Dhabi Research Institute and NYU New York
Read moreNoncognitive skills — distinct from cognitive abilities — are important to success across the life
Study offers view of genetics of noncognitive skills influencing educational success
Read moreDiscussion and de-escalation in social media
International research team awarded funding to develop AI-based, social media ‘moderator’
Read moreScientists explore deficits in processing speed in individuals with spinal cord injury
Research team finds persons with spinal cord injury and older healthy individuals have similar brain activation during processing speed tasks. Findings support the theory of accelerated cognitive aging following spinal cord injury
Read moreDr. Genova receives NIH K18 award to advance her autism research in transition-age youth
NIMH Career Enhancement Award of $266,988 to Helen Genova, PhD, of Kessler Foundation, supports research in job preparedness for youth with autism spectrum disorders
Read moreLinguists gather virtually to showcase cutting-edge research
The LSA’s 95th Annual Meeting convenes in early January
Read moreTo the brain, reading computer code is not the same as reading language
Neuroscientists find that interpreting code activates a general-purpose brain network, but not language-processing centers
Read moreRemote learning here to stay despite challenges, survey finds
About two in 10 U.S. school districts have already adopted, plan to adopt or are considering adopting virtual schools after
Read moreBrains work harder while processing descriptions of motion in other languages
Our brain has to work a little harder when we’re reading about physical movement in a way that is not typical in our native language, according to a new study
Read moreMost U.S. social studies teachers feel unprepared to teach civic learning
Gap could contribute to truth decay, survey finds
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