Forgetting trivia helps us remember what’s important
Our brain is wired to remember what we learn over the long term, but it may be just as important that we forget details that won't get us anywhere.
Academics
Storytelling, reading achievement link is complex
Esp. for African-American boys, storytelling ability seems linked to the trajectory of reading achievement in elementary school.
US teachers harbor climate change misconceptions
US science teachers have some of the same misconceptions about climate change as the general public, and they need more support.
Students at top colleges talk less about mental health
Students who attend more selective schools and those who attend schools attended mostly by women post more about mental health issues.
Better to teach genetics before evolution
Getting students to understand a tough concept like evolution could be better if you teach them the fundamentals of genetics first.
Continued brain training can help concussion victims
Learning about the brain after traumatic brain injury can help with the long-term recovery process; how the training works is a mystery.
Online, personalized ads may not work
A new study out of IL suggests that online ads that targets users based on a profile may be backfiring, esp with college students.
Kids exposed to traffic pollution show DNA damage
Doctors may one day be able to model the cell-level effects of exposure to traffic-related air pollution using telomere length in our cells.
Elementary academics better with vision screening
If elementary students get good vision screenings, some research suggests they may experience better academic outcomes.
Cyberattack ransomware may have aftershocks
A ransomware cyberattack has hit more than 150 countries and is spread by users clicking a link in illegitimate email.