A new study by researchers at the University of Michigan found that students who need the most help in math are least likely to ask for it due to fear of peer judgment. The study suggests that parents and teachers should encourage students to focus on their own progress rather than comparing themselves to others.
Researchers have found fertile offspring that closely resemble primitive domesticated corn, carrying genetic traits from two wild American grasses. These hybrids exhibit resistance to the corn rootworm and drought tolerance, potentially leading to improved crop yields and reduced pesticide expenses.
Researchers have made significant breakthroughs with ZBLAN material, a potential game-changer for optical fiber communications. Made in space, ZBLAN exhibits properties that far exceed current state-of-the-art materials, offering vast potential for applications in fields like medical surgery and temperature monitoring.
A laser-based surface-engineering process significantly reduces friction between metal or ceramic components, prolonging machine part life and increasing performance. This breakthrough technology complements traditional lubricants, enabling the use of lower-cost materials in high-performance engines.
A National Science Foundation study reveals that emotions after disasters are more complex than portrayed in the news, with positive emotions often present. Survivors who receive early social support tend to cope better over time.
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that one child asphyxiated in a window covering cord every 27 days between 1981 and 1995. The most common scenarios involve infants in cribs near windows or toddlers suspended from pull cords after jumping or falling nearby.
Researchers found that by January of their first grade year, gender differences existed in the way children approached problem solving, not in accuracy. Girls were more likely to use overt methods, while boys relied on memorized answers.