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Quitting Facebook could boost exam results
In research that validates what many parents and educators suspect, students whose grades are below average…
Astronomers investigate a curious case of a supernova connected with gamma-ray burst
Using a set of space and ground-based telescopes, an international team of astronomers has conducted a…
The forests of the Amazon are an important carbon sink
The world’s tropical forests store huge quantities of carbon in their biomass and thus constitute an…
How to see stars and tackle light pollution in your own backyard
The dark skies of the great outdoors help people to see the wonders of space, either…
Millions of malnourished children in West and Central Africa have been overlooked by UN estimates
Four years ago the United Nations (UN) members states created a list of international development targets,…
Is virtual reality charity fundraising 'poverty tourism' in disguise?
Although the use of immersive virtual reality (VR) documentaries by charities to generate funds is effective…
Youth sexting: Fundamental shift in education approach needed to change culture
Research published in the International Journal on Bullying Prevention finds sex and relationship education around youth…
DNA SOS: Understanding DNA signaling pathways
When cells suffer DNA damage, they send out an SOS signal. When the repair crew arrives,…
The race to stay ahead of wildfires
As if to keep up with the growing frequency and intensity of wildfires throughout California, a…