Study finds popular ‘growth mindset’ educational interventions aren’t very effective

A new study found that 'growth mindset interventions,' or programs that teach students they can improve…

Faster genome evolution methods to transform yeast

Scientists have created a new way of speeding up the genome evolution of baker's yeast Saccharomyces…

Students taught by highly qualified teachers more likely to obtain bachelor’s degree

Previous research has shown that teachers play a pivotal role in their students' academic success—or lack…

Study: Ancient mound builders carefully timed their occupation of coastal Louisiana site

A study of ancient mound builders who lived hundreds of years ago on the Mississippi River…

The price of chaos: A new model virtually pits new investors against experienced ones

Financial investing attracts a range of casual neophytes to Wall Street financiers. Variation in expertise and…

Faster genome evolution methods to transform yeast

Scientists have created a new way of speeding up the genome evolution of baker's yeast Saccharomyces…

Giant molecules shaped like Kandinsky circles are toxic to MRSA bacteria

Nested structures are commonly found throughout nature and art, whether they be in the form of…

Tech ‘Nobel’ awarded to Finnish physicist for small smart devices

Finnish materials physicist Tuomo Suntola, who developed a groundbreaking technology to reduce the size of complex…

How coyotes conquered the continent

Coyotes now live across North America, from Alaska to Panama, California to Maine. But where they…

Researchers find invasive seaweed makes fish change their behavior

When it comes to finding protection and a safe feeding ground, fish rely on towering blades…