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Science News for April 8, 2006


Responsibility in gambling?

A £920,000 ESRC-funded research venture aims to investigate the effects of gambling on those involved and the broader community. The study will examine social contexts for problem gambling, internet gambling, brain responses, and family life, with the goal of developing policies and services to prevent problem gamblers.

SourceEconomic & Social Research Council·DateApr 8, 2006

Who knows their children best, teachers or parents?

A recent study by University of Virginia researcher Timothy Konold found that parents are better indicators of emotional behaviors in children, such as anxiety and sadness. In contrast, teachers are more accurate in assessing aggressive or delinquent behaviors, which may be influenced by parental behavior.

SourceUniversity of Virginia·DateApr 8, 2006
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.