Getting beyond answers like 'fine' and 'nothing': Five simple ways to spark real talk with kids
Each afternoon, a familiar conversation unfolds in many households.
Social Sciences
Aug 12, 2025
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News on internet search
Study finds online searches reduce diversity of group brainstorming ideas
When asked to brainstorm new and creative uses for a common object, many people's first instinct may be to search online and see what ideas already exist before putting pen to paper. Interestingly, doing so might come at ...
Social Sciences
Jun 30, 2025
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How image search algorithms shape views on climate change in different countries
The images that turn up in internet search results for the term "climate change" vary dramatically by country and tend to reflect prevailing views, according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change.
Environment
Nov 13, 2024
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Most people trust accurate search results when the stakes are high, study finds
Using experiments with COVID-19 related queries, Cornell sociology and information science researchers found that in a public health emergency, most people pick out and click on accurate information.
Social Sciences
May 30, 2024
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Interest in bird feeding surged in over 100 countries worldwide during the COVID-19 lockdowns
Interest in local bird feeding appears to have ramped up in countries all over the world during the pandemic lockdowns, even in countries not historically noted for bird feeding practices, according to a study published August ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 2, 2023
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ChatGPT isn't the death of homework—just an opportunity for schools to do things differently
ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) platform launched by research company Open AI, can write an essay in response to a short prompt. It can perform mathematical equations—and show its working.
Education
Jul 28, 2023
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Online searches point to growing prevalence of nature-related phobias in urban populations
According to a new study led by the University of Turku in Finland, internet searches indicate a growing prevalence of various biophobias across the world. Countries with larger urban populations show interest in a broader ...
Ecology
Jul 13, 2023
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How to keep kids curious: Five questions answered
Kids are naturally curious. But various forces in the environment can dampen their curiosity over time. Can anything be done to keep kids' curiosity alive? For answers to this question, The Conversation U.S. turned to Perry ...
Education
Sep 15, 2022
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New research shows how COVID-19 altered Americans' intentions to move
Divorce. Changing jobs. Natural disasters. A change in financial resources. Going away to college. Wanting to be nearer to family members.
Social Sciences
Sep 6, 2022
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When you Google the word 'tick,' you're helping science
Knowledge about the spread of tick-borne diseases is extremely limited and notoriously difficult to acquire. A new study from the University of Copenhagen demonstrates that internet searches just might be the way to keep ...
Ecology
Aug 11, 2022
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Web search engine
A Web search engine is a tool designed to search for information on the World Wide Web. The search results are usually presented in a list and are commonly called hits. The information may consist of web pages, images, information and other types of files. Some search engines also mine data available in databases or open directories. Unlike Web directories, which are maintained by human editors, search engines operate algorithmically or are a mixture of algorithmic and human input.
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