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iPads in the Classroom, But Do They Help Kindergartners?
By Rachael Rettner published
When it comes to technology in the classroom, having kindergartners share iPads may be better for learning than simply giving each child an iPad, a new study suggests.

Chameleon-like Material Changes Color On Demand
By Glenn McDonaled published
New nanoscale technology could have wide-ranging applications in multiple industries.

Primary Care Doctors Shouldn't Be Training in Hospitals (Op-Ed)
By Dr. Bruce Koeppen published
U.S. med students train in hospitals, discouraging new doctors from choosing critical, less prestigious, jobs as primary-care physicians.

From Slot Machines to Self-Tracking Devices: An Anthropologist Story
By Priya Ramaiah published
Anthropologist Natasha Schüll seeks to understand our connections and responses to machines and technology.

Too Much Screen Time May Worsen Kids' Ability to Read Emotions
By Kelly Dickerson published
New research suggests that spending more time with electronic devices and less time with face-to-face interaction is making kids worse at recognizing and reading emotions in others.

Focus! Distractions Kill Both Time and Quality
By Cyrus Foroughi published
Distraction saps the quality of your work, not just the speed.
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