The dangers of fluent lectures’
A study says smooth-talking professors can lull students into thinking they've learned more than they actually have -- potentially at the expense of active learning.
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Why college tutors help high schoolers with homework
Student tutors take calls nightly at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a few other colleges and universities
Pro-life org doesn’t buy survey showing that young Americans, college grads tend to favor abortion
A new survey shows that more young Americans tend to favor legalizing abortion than do their older counterparts.
Amazon Echo devices made by Chinese teens ‘working through night’ – reports
Amazon has pledged to investigate allegations that hundreds of teenagers are working illegal hours at a Chinese factory producing its Echo devices.
Does the postgraduate premium really exist?
A new survey of employers raises questions about the labour market value of postgraduate study
Experts say China has the edge in internet of things
China's faster-than-expected 5G development is giving it an edge in the internet of things — technology that has the potential to run just about any kind of electronic device imaginable.
Many universities ‘going backwards’ on gender equality in science
Decline in female representation reported at four in 10 institutions covered by study
Malware being disguised as school textbooks
Criminals are taking advantage of the global back to school return this week, security experts have warned.
U. Alabama dean resigns after tweets tying American flag, police to racism resurface
A newly appointed dean at the University of Alabama caught national attention on Thursday when controversial tweets surfaced, including one expressing disdain for the American flag and police.
China to curb facial recognition and apps in schools
The Chinese government says it plans to "curb and regulate" the use of facial recognition technology and other apps in schools.
