Why aren’t commercial flights getting faster? Dig into the technological and environmental problems facing supersonic flight. — In 1996, a British Airways plane flew from
Category: Education
Free college programs can enable more students to go to college, but it all depends on how the program is designed
Eligibility requirements for free college programs can hinder some students. izusek/E+ via Getty Images The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
3 ways music educators can help students with autism develop their emotions
Some children with autism have learned to express themselves emotionally through music. Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via Getty Images Many children with autism struggle to find
Knoxville school shooting serves as stark reminder of a familiar – but preventable – threat
People hold a vigil for the victims of the Saugus High School shooting in Santa Clarita, California, in 2019. Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News
How race-related stress could be driving educators of color away from the job
Only about one in five principals and teachers in U.S. public schools are educators of color. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images The Research Brief is
Should you be worried about acid rain? – Joseph Goffman
Discover what causes acid rain, and how scientists were able to largely eliminate this major environmental threat. — In 1963, scientists studying Hubbard Brook Experimental
The hidden treasures of Timbuktu – Elizabeth Cox
Dig into the ancient manuscripts, scrolls, and books of Timbuktu— and find out why they’ve been hidden for centuries. — On the edge of the
This tool will help improve your critical thinking – Erick Wilberding
Explore the technique known as the Socratic Method, which uses questions to examine a person’s values, principles, and beliefs. — Socrates, one of the founding
The surprising secrets of hummingbird flight – Kristiina J. Hurme and Alejandro Rico-Guevara
Dig into the incredible fighting, feeding, and flying capabilities of hummingbirds. — In just a matter of seconds, hummingbirds can perform astonishing aerial acrobatics, eat
Why good ideas get trapped in the valley of death— and how to rescue them
Explore why zero-carbon technologies are vulnerable to the valley of death in product development and how we can change it. — All new products must
