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Should High School Students Do Academic Research?

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A growing number of high school students are looking for opportunities to do academic research, hoping to add ‘published author’ to their list of achievements when they apply to colleges. But experts say that the trend of high school research, while well-intentioned, has plenty of pitfalls. They may be playing sports.

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What Can AI Chatbots Teach Us About How Humans Learn?

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It turns out that even the inventors of these new large language models are debating that very question — and the answer will have huge implications for education and for all aspects of society if this technology can get to a point where it achieves what is known as Artificial General Intelligence, or AGI. Here, let me take you there.”

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An educational journey through cell biology

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An educational journey through cell biology Published: Dr Kristina Ames is the Assistant Director for Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, USA. Her work also highlights the huge impact cell biologists can have on people’s lives.

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Ancient Greek Science Achievements

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Their achievements are not just historical footnotes; they are the cornerstones of scientific thought that continue to influence how we explore, discover, and innovate in the 21st century. Their mathematical achievements were not just practical but also deeply abstract, contributing to the development of logical reasoning.

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Creating A Digital Study Plan: Tips And Tools for High School Students

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According to research conducted at Stanford University, over 70% of high school students report feeling stressed about their academic workload. For example, if you’re studying for a biology exam, tagging relevant documents with terms like “photosynthesis” or “cell division” can help you quickly retrieve the information you need.

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Dental discoveries: How is dental research improving oral health?

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Dental discoveries: How is dental research improving oral health? Dental scientists at the Iowa Institute of Oral Health Research at the University of Iowa , USA, are studying various aspects of oral health and healthcare, to improve dental practices and keep our teeth and mouths healthy. How do bacteria cause periodontitis?

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Why is Tracking Students a Problem? (Part 1 in a series)

Wisconsin Science and STEM Education

In conjunction with reflecting on these experiences, I’ve also dug through the research on tracking – turns out it doesn’t support typical school and district practices either. Through further discussion, they let me know that honors biology did not use those same materials. Experience and research show that again and again.

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