Climate Change
3 climate factors predict upcoming mosquito activity
Three climate factors—temperature, rainfall, and ocean warming—can predict mosquito activity and prevent the transmission of diseases like dengue.
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Nature and Biodiversity
Lessons from the driest place on Earth: What plants from the Atacama desert can teach us about climate change
Researchers from New York University have identified genes associated with plant survival in one of the harshest environments on Earth: the Atacama Desert in Chile.
Education, Skills and Learning
Why you should be investing in baby books and toys for your children
Learning materials in the home, learning activities, and meaningful conversations as infants and toddlers make children more likely develop early cognitive skills that can help them succe...
Social Innovation
Syria’s refugee children are learning to code by gaming online
Research suggests that digital games can effectively teach refugee children much-needed skills.
Behavioural Sciences
TV. How much is too much for our kids?
Watching television for more than a couple of hours a day is linked to lower school readiness skills in kindergartners.
Civic Participation
Unlike adults, teenagers are more likely to pitch in despite income inequality
New research links income inequality with greater civic engagement among young people.