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Wildfire Smoke Raises Mental Health Risks

Smoke from wildfires driving you mad? You’re not alone, a new study says. Short-term exposure to air choked with wildfire smoke increases people’s risk of mental health problems, according to findings published April 4 in JAMA Network Open. Hospital emergency rooms experience… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on April 7, 2025

Does teamwork fulfill the goal of project-based learning?

A researcher investigated the impact of the group work environment on motivation in English as a second language classes. The study revealed that the group work environment plays an important role in motivating students. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]

Published on April 7, 2025

The new season of The Last of Us has a spore-ting chance at realism

The Last of Us is back on April 13 and this season is more realistic than ever. The trailer for the hit HBO series appears to show the ‘zombie fungus’ cordyceps infecting humans by releasing air-borne spores, instead of through tentacles — closer to scientific reality. And it’s not the only thing the show gets […]

Published on April 7, 2025