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Professors: Students May Judge Your Facebook Profile
By Stephanie Pappas published
Social-butterfly professors, in particular, are judged strongly.
Which Jobs Actually Use Math?
By Tia Ghose published
Highly-skilled blue-collar workers use math on the job more than white-collar workers, but less than a quarter need advanced math at all.
'Party Pathway' Leads Some College Students Astray
By Megan Gannon published
Party schools could be shortchanging some of their undergrads.
Do Good Grades Spread Like Measles?
By Tia Ghose published
Students who hang out with friends who get better grades than them tend to see their class rank rise
Colleges Requiring Phys Ed Hit All-Time Low
By Cari Nierenberg published
Physical education classes are no longer needed in order to graduate from college.
Best Ways to Study for a Test Found
By Live Science Staff published
Researchers say they've pinpointed the most and least effective ways to prepare for a test.
In Photos: Quadriplegic Uses Mind-Controlled Prosthesis
By Live Science Staff published
Her biggest feat so far is lifting a chocolate bar to her mouth with mere thoughts.
For Kids' Academic Success, Parents May Trump Schools
By Megan Gannon published
Parent engagement better predicts a child's academic performance than the qualities of the school he or she attends, a new study suggests.
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