Articles tagged with Textbooks
Life in Space bridges astrophysics and biology to explore conditions for life on Earth and beyond. The book offers a comprehensive view of astrobiology, tracing how astronomical and biological forces intersect to create and sustain life.
The updated fourth edition of the Laboratory Guide for Identification of Plant Pathogenic Bacteria provides simplified identification methods and detailed protocols. The comprehensive volume covers conventional and cutting-edge methods, including molecular, serological, biochemical assays, to accurately identify bacterial plant pathogens.
The new edition of Mark Bear's neuroscience textbook emphasizes accessibility and excitement, presenting the hard science without making it hard. The book features over 100 'Path of Discovery' essays by prominent neuroscientists, including several Nobel prize winners.
The MIT Press will acquire University Science Books' prestigious list of textbooks in the sciences, including bestsellers like John Taylor's Classical Mechanics and Don McQuarrie's Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach. The acquisition is set to take place on July 1, 2025.
The partnership will expand open access scholarship through Direct to Open, featuring multiple package options combining content from both presses. Duke University Press brings its humanities and social sciences catalog to the program.
New discoveries about the mechanisms of oxidative phosphorylation reveal a novel role for sodium in mitochondrial respiration. This correction aims to update textbooks on the electron transport chain, highlighting a significant shift from previous understanding.
The new eReader combines full range of features, including personalization, powerful search and offline access, to provide a seamless experience. Developed in conjunction with Taylor & Francis' accessibility team, it meets European Accessibility Act requirements and supports ePub3 format.
GetFTR has integrated Taylor & Francis eBooks platform, enabling researchers to access books with real-time entitlement checks. The integration directs eBook requests to the eBooks platform and journal article requests to Taylor & Francis Online.
Roman Krzysztofowicz, a professor of systems engineering at the University of Virginia, has written a new book that combines his decades-long research on probabilistic forecasts and optimal decisions. His work builds on his early studies in hydrology and computer programming, which laid the foundation for his later studies in decision ...
The new textbook, Gene Regulation and Epigenetics: How Science Works, provides an in-depth understanding of gene regulation and epigenomics, essential for graduate students across biomedical fields. The book highlights the role of transcription factors, chromatin dynamics, and non-coding RNA in shaping gene expression.
A team of computer scientists has developed an interactive AI tool that transforms static physics textbook diagrams into 3D simulations, allowing students to visualize complex concepts like momentum and electrical currents in action.
A new study from the University of Kansas found that influential history textbooks in Texas high schools have long argued that America acted as an empire, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The study contradicts the concept of American exceptionalism, which posits that the US is exceptional throughout its history.
A study analyzing over 1200 English-language school textbooks from 34 countries found a persistent pattern of stereotypical gender roles, with male-coded words appearing twice as often as female-coded words. The analysis also revealed under-representation of female characters in textbooks across countries.
A study published by PLOS ONE analyzed 1,255 books from 34 countries and found that sexist stereotypes are prevalent globally. Lee Crawfurd's research highlights a need for balanced content in textbooks to broaden options for both boys and girls.
A new study finds that simple design changes in life cycle diagrams can have a significant impact on undergraduate students' ability to understand ecology and evolution concepts. The study involved 684 undergraduates who were given three different diagram formats, with the linear format showing multiple offspring scoring highest on que...
Research finds that biology textbooks in US high schools do not accurately describe the concepts of sex and gender, promoting essentialist views that are at odds with scientific consensus. The study suggests that these misleading descriptions can lead to gender stereotyping and discrimination.
The $4 million grant from the California Education Learning Lab will help expand LibreTexts' open homework system ADAPT, designed to provide students with agency in their learning experience. The platform aims to reduce equity gaps in STEM education and increase access to high-quality resources for low-income students.
Recent changes in climate change coverage in college biology textbooks have been minor and focus on the impacts rather than solutions. The analysis of 57 college biology textbooks since 1970 shows that coverage has continually expanded, but the proportion of text dedicated to actionable solutions has decreased over time.
Researchers found that biology textbooks published between 1970 and 2019 provided insufficient climate change information, with median sentence counts decreasing over time. Climate coverage has varied substantially, but actionable solutions decreased significantly since the 1990s.
A survey of 5,500 Brazilian and Italian students aged 14-16 found that nationality, social perceptions of science, and household income were more influential than religion in rejecting evolutionary theory. The study published in PLOS ONE reveals a significant gap in understanding geological time between Italian and Brazilian Catholics.
A new $1.25 million NIH grant provides teaching resources and professional development for middle school teachers to boost disciplinary literacy skills and interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects. The program aims to help traditionally underrepresented groups feel confident about potential careers in STEM.
The Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute has published a comprehensive resource on broadly engaged team science, which aims to include stakeholders in the research process. The book features perspectives and best practices from over 60 experts to inspire researchers and stakeholders to build diverse, inclusive teams.
Dr. Edward Y. Lee, MD, MPH, receives the highest distinction from North America's first radiological society for his contributions to pediatric thoracic imaging and education. The ARRS Gold Medal honors his tireless efforts to advance radiology globally.
A quantitative meta-analysis found that teaching with English songs enhances L2 vocabulary learning in second and foreign language classrooms. Songs from the pop music genre were more effective than textbook songs, while duration of instruction was crucial.
Two studies published in Language reveal persistent gender bias in both peer-reviewed journal articles and course materials used in linguistics. Linguistics textbooks exhibit male-gendered protagonists more often, while research articles show stereotypes about men and women, with non-binary identities absent.
Researchers at LSU Health have rediscovered the correct anatomy of the hip muscles, finding that they do not join into a single tendon but instead attach to different regions. This discovery has significant implications for understanding the evolution of human upright gait and bipedal locomotion.
A North Carolina State University study finds that textbooks portraying climate change as uncertain can influence students' certainty, even among those already knowledgeable. The researchers suggest improving students' knowledge and teaching critical evaluation skills can help combat misinformation.
The University of Texas at Arlington is creating six open textbooks for a new postbaccalaureate certificate in transportation planning and policy. The project aims to eliminate textbook costs for students enrolled in certain courses and expand open educational resources for transportation planning programs.
Researchers found that fluid flow across flat surfaces has three distinct zones, including a lengthy transitional zone, which significantly affects heat transfer calculations. This discovery could improve the accuracy of heat exchanger designs and engineering practices in various industries.
Cortney Hughes Rinker is developing an open education resource textbook for introductory-level courses in cultural anthropology. The textbook aims to support learning for all students with a focus on translation, application, and real-world engagement.
Researchers have developed a method to create Braille math textbooks using an authoring system and enhancements to standard methods. The new process enables mass production of affordable Braille textbooks, making mathematics more accessible to visually impaired students.
An international team of researchers has developed an online system to create accessible math textbooks in Braille, overcoming challenges such as representing maths formulas and graphs. The project aims to provide equal access to knowledge for blind students, enabling them to touch and compare mathematical concepts.
A recent study finds that introductory biology textbooks devote less than 1% of their text to discussing insects, despite them making up over 60% of animal species. This lack of coverage provides a poor foundation for understanding ecosystems and biodiversity.
A study from Bentley University's Center for Integration of Science and Industry reveals that many undergraduate biology textbooks fail to provide context for applying science in business. This can lead to impaired student engagement and limited ability to apply science in the workforce, hindering the goals of science education.
A recent study found that less than 2% of pages in leading biology, chemistry, and physics textbooks discuss climate change. The research team analyzed over 15,000 combined pages from current editions of 16 undergraduate textbooks published between 2013 and 2015, concluding that there is a significant lack of emphasis on renewable ener...
Research suggests that medical school textbooks widely used in North America contribute to racial bias through underrepresentation of dark skin tones. The study analyzed over 4,000 human images and found that only a few percent of photos featured dark skin tones.
The European Blood and Marrow Transplantation Textbook for Nurses has been released, providing comprehensive guidance on transplant nursing. The book aims to improve patient care by promoting training, education, and research in the field of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and cellular therapy.
A Rutgers-led study has detected a massive upwelling of warm rock beneath central Vermont and western New Hampshire, contradicting established notions of how continents behave. The phenomenon, revealed through seismic data, is thought to be driven by the movement of tectonic plates.
Scientists have discovered that foraminifer shells are originally formed as metastable carbonate vaterite and later transform into calcite. This finding resolves discrepancies between natural shell observations and laboratory experiments, with significant implications for climate archives.
A team of international experts has re-evaluated a radical proposal to split dinosaurs into two new groups, finding that the evidence is not strong enough to overthrow traditional classification models. The study suggests that the most likely site of origin for dinosaurs is still in the southern hemisphere, particularly South America.
A recent proposal to reorganize the traditional dinosaur family tree has sparked debate among experts. However, a new analysis by an international consortium found that the current model of an Ornithischia-Saurischia split remains supported, albeit with weak evidence for an alternative arrangement.
Scientists have now shown that individual neurons in the mouse brain often spool out spindly fibers nearly half a meter long. The team's dataset and analysis tool, MouseLight NeuronBrowser, offer new insights into how elaborately-branching neurons route information in the brain.
Research found that fictional autistic characters often display at least nine of the 12 diagnostic criteria, a level rarely seen in real life. In reality, most people with autism lack exceptional skills, contradicting common stereotypes.
Researchers at Salk Institute have visualized chromatin structure in living human cells using a novel DNA dye and advanced microscopy. They found that chromatin forms a semi-flexible chain with varying packing density, suggesting that gene activity is determined by compaction rather than higher-order structures.
A team of physicists has broken Rayleigh's limit, achieving resolutions up to 17 times lower than previously thought. This discovery opens doors to significant improvement in imaging systems and challenges traditional Optics textbooks.
Interdisciplinary research highlights changing scientific landscape, where large data sets and computational methods encourage an iterative approach. The authors note that despite new technology, the reinvigorated approaches are rooted in centuries-old debates over iterative and hypothesis-driven science.
Ferns are inaccurately depicted as extreme inbreeders in most biology textbooks, but research suggests this is not the case. New study co-authored by KU researcher Christopher Haufler reveals that ferns use outbreeding to produce genetic variation, contrary to long-held assumptions.
A team of researchers found that crowdsourcing can be used to quickly evaluate test questions, identifying high-quality ones that are also effective for students. This approach can help schools, professors, and textbook publishers develop better tests without the need for expensive pilot testing.
A research program at Rice University aims to create software that uses students' highlights to improve their comprehension and knowledge retention. The team plans to analyze volunteers' highlights for clues about their understanding of the text and conduct laboratory experiments to develop new software.
A new survey of historical evidence reveals that Henry Gray plagiarized parts of the first edition of his book, Gray's Anatomy. The study examines traits of character that demonstrate Gray's inclination towards garnering credit at others' cost.
A new study found that California's 6th-grade science textbooks give climate change a mixed message, presenting it as a controversial debate and downplaying the role of humans. The textbooks do not accurately reflect the scientific consensus on human-caused global warming.
Professor Yang-Hann Kim has been awarded the Rossing Prize for his contributions to acoustics education, including teaching and textbook writing. He is recognized for his work on sound visualization and manipulation, which enables the creation of private sound zones.
A study by Iowa State University found that digital textbook analytics can accurately predict student outcomes, offering a more individualized measure than traditional GPA-based assessments. By tracking students' reading time and engagement, instructors can tailor their instruction to better support struggling learners.
A study suggests that a missing part of the brain, called the vertical occipital fasciculus, may provide a fundamental white matter connection between the visual system's object identification and spatial orientation functions. This 'highway' structure could play a critical role in coordinating information transmission between brain ar...
Robert L. Nussbaum, Roderick R. McInnes, and Huntington F. Willard are the recipients of ASHG's Award for Excellence in Human Genetics Education. They have made significant contributions to genetics education through their work on textbooks and educational programs.
Researchers have found two groups of type Ia supernovae with different properties, hinting at a reevaluation of the universe's expansion rate and dark energy. The discovery uses combined observations from the Hubble Space Telescope and Swift satellite.
The four-part iBooks Textbook series explores climate change, its impacts on ecosystems, and strategies for adaptation. The books align with Next Generation Science Standards and Climate Literacy, offering a real-life experience for students to engage in discussion.
Researchers have rediscovered a large fiber pathway in the brain that was previously unknown, despite being visible in dozens of MRI scans. The vertical occipital fasciculus plays a role in visual processing and perception, and an algorithm has been developed to identify and measure its properties.
OpenStax College will expand its catalog of free college textbooks to 21 titles by 2017, saving students over $500 million by 2020. The new titles will be developed for high-enrollment science and mathematics courses.
ChemTexts offers contemporary knowledge at a high didactic level for students and lecturers, with peer-reviewed texts and supplementary materials like videos and animated presentations.