Dr. Wendy Harpham was 36 years old and a successful physician who prided herself on her empathy. Then she was diagnosed with cancer. Seeing things from the other side showed her how difficult being a…
RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK The Cross-Cultural Leadership Story Puzzle Game is an innovative, software-enabled educational tool designed to develop cross-cultural leadership skills through an interactive, role-based online platform enhanced with…
Knowing English involves more than knowing the right words and grammar. Effective communication also requires understanding how language changes according to the people involved, the situation, and the cultural context. A new study suggests that…
In 2016, when Amazon workers began organizing at a warehouse in Chester, Virginia, the company tracked where employees gathered, posted anti-union messaging in bathroom stalls, and held town halls to discourage them. The National Labor Relations…
The everchanging social, political, and economic landscape in many countries has become more tenuous and intense in recent years. Respondents in a 2026 report from the World Economic Forum indicated a prevailing mood of uncertainty, with 50…
WASHINGTON — A new report from the American Psychological Association warns that student engagement with educational technology is not the same as learning — and that generative AI tools pose particular risks by improving students’…
For centuries, scientists have been fascinated by the remarkable coordinated movements of flocking birds, swarming insects and schooling fish. Researchers have studied these natural phenomena in order to understand the rules of interactions between individuals…
CAMBRIDGE, MA — As people age, many cognitive functions tend to decline. Brain scanning studies have revealed corresponding changes in the function of a brain network that is involved in many of these cognitive functions,…
What happens in the brain when two people engage in joint creative activity and build a new relationship with one another in the process? ETH cognitive scientist, Ryssa Moffat investigated this question. She is a…
Emotional difficulties among young people have increased, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic. In this context, developing social and emotional skills can help strengthen their ability to cope with challenges. A team from the University of…