Despite growing evidence of the importance of student well-being and an abundance of best practices, most institutions have yet to prioritize it as much as they do enrollment, graduation and grades. A new study provides guidance on how institutions can support and enhance student well-being, and breaks down the various benefits for learners during and […]

Dolphins are extremely playful, but little is known about how they — and other marine mammals — communicate during playtime. New research shows that bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncates) use the ‘open mouth’ facial expression — analogous to a smile — to communicate during social play. The dolphins almost always use the facial expression when they […]