Tag: quick reads
What’s a Luddite? An expert on technology and society explains
Andrew Maynard, Arizona State University
The term “Luddite” emerged in early 1800s England. At the time there was a...
Disinfectants and cleaning products harboring toxic chemicals are widely used despite...
Courtney Carignan, Michigan State University
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
What is insider trading? Two finance experts explain why it matters...
Alexander Kurov, West Virginia University and Marketa Wolfe, Skidmore College
Insider trading is the term used to describe the...
Math teachers hold a bias against girls when the teachers think...
Yasemin Copur-Gencturk, University of Southern California; Ian Thacker, The University of Texas at San Antonio, and Joseph Cimpian, New York University
Kids cartoon characters that use AI to customize responses help children learn
Ying Xu, University of Michigan
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
Leprosy-causing bacteria found in armadillo specimens highlight value of museum collections...
Daniel Romero-Alvarez, University of Kansas
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
Hopelessness about the future is a key reason some Black young...
Janelle R. Goodwill, University of Chicago
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
Social media scatters your brain, and then you buy stuff you...
Matthew Pittman, University of Tennessee
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
EXPLORING NATURE
Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which...
Mark Axelrod, Michigan State University
To help people who are affected by pollution and other environmental harms, it’s common...
