Music has always been a part of being human
What is music? How and why did music become such an important part of our lives? Does it predate speech? More reason to keep music programs strong.
Stats can link higher ed access, voting patterns
Unemployment rates and access to a university education can influence the way certain areas vote, one study about Brexit has shown.
Pro-vaccination messages may backfire
A new study out of the UK suggests more research is needed when developing messaging that promotes the use of vaccinations for schoolkids.
Exposure to violence linked to teen obesity
Kids who are obese often develop poor eating habits during adolescents, and those habits get worse when they're around violence.
How surgery to repair spinal injuries works
The cellular mechanisms underlying surgery to repair sensory nerves' connections after spinal cord injury have been studied in rats.
Some people are just so sure they’re right
It is important to consider the perspective of other people, even as we maintain faith in our own religious beliefs, new research suggests.
Living in poverty adversely affects education
The Great Recession brought poverty to many families that were not living in poverty prior to 2008, a new study has shown.
Link noted between lead paint and incarceration
A link between exposure to lead paint in preschool years and incarceration or suspension from school later in life has been reported.
Chocolate can mitigate some cognitive impairment
Chocolate can affect cognitive performance; the effect is stronger in sleep-deprived or slightly cognitively impaired people.
Bullying hurts schools financially, too
Bullying costs schools the right to provide a safe learning environment, but in many cases it also costs schools money. A lot of money.