Research from George Mason University's New Science Teachers' Support Network identifies in-classroom support and quality courses as key strategies for supporting new science teachers. The study found that students taught by supported teachers performed significantly better on standardized tests and had better science grades.
A study led by Yuntao Wu reveals how HIV triggers a cell process that activates cofilin, allowing the virus to cross the cell membrane. This fundamental understanding may lead to the development of new therapeutic tools to block viral interaction.
A new study reveals that most US health department directors view climate change as a significant public health issue, with threats such as heat waves and reduced air quality expected to increase in severity. However, few departments have implemented activities to detect, prevent, or adapt to these health threats.
A new study by George Mason University researcher Nicole Darnall shows that companies can profit from environmentally friendly practices, such as reducing waste and developing green products. The study found that organizations that improve their environmental performance can offset the cost of regulation or even accrue a net gain.
The Self Cleansing Intrusion Tolerance (SCIT) technology developed by George Mason University researchers limits the damage caused by unknown cyber-attacks by restricting exposure time. By periodically cleansing servers, SCIT reduces the risk of data theft and provides an additional layer of defense against intrusions.
Recent studies at George Mason University found pregnant women face judgment and obstacles when applying for jobs, particularly in traditionally masculine fields. They experience overt hostility and patronizing behavior, hindering their success.
Research by George Mason University's Adam Winsler found that talking to themselves boosts preschool kids' performance on motor tasks. The study also showed that children with behavioral problems benefit from private speech, which can help them develop better communication skills.
The new software, CAULDRON, analyzes vulnerability dependencies and shows all possible attack paths into a network, providing informed risk analysis and real-time situational awareness. This innovation helps organizations prioritize security problems, reveal unseen attack paths, and protect against sophisticated threats.
A new study by George Mason University researchers suggests that companies participating in voluntary environmental programs (VEPs) do not outperform those that don't participate. In fact, non-participating companies outperformed self-monitored VEP participants by 24%.
A new study by George Mason University finds that Democrats and Republicans take similar numbers of environmentally friendly actions, with only a slight difference in perception of global warming's severity. Beliefs about climate change are more closely linked to environmental action than party affiliation.
Apolipoprotein E (APOE) genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease will be examined in a five-year project testing healthy adults aged 18-75. The study aims to identify markers sensitive to APOE, potentially leading to earlier detection and prevention of the disease.
A recent study by George Mason University found that married men report doing less housework than their live-in boyfriends. Couples with egalitarian views on gender tend to divide household chores equally, but even in these relationships, men still do more work.
Researchers at George Mason University found that zinc deposits are hallmarks of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition affecting millions of Americans. The study suggests that excessive zinc intake may contribute to AMD progression.