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30 years after Edwards v. Aguillard: Why creationism lingers in public schools
Thirty years after the Supreme Court ruled that creationism cannot be required in schools, 'creation science' is still taught in some schools. What are the implications for climate education?
Inoculation theory: Using misinformation to fight misinformation
Does science have an answer to science denial? Just as being vaccinated protects you from a later full-blown infection, a bit of misinformation explained could help ward off other cases down the road.
Science curriculum needs to do more to engage primary school students
What is the point of science knowledge if you are not likely to use it once you leave school?
March Mammal Madness tournament shows the power of ‘performance science’
March Mammal Madness, a tournament of imaginary contests between pairs of mammals, makes science irreverent and fun. The event has thousands of fans and is used in hundreds of classrooms.
New physics syllabus raises the bar, but how will schools clear it?
NSW's proposed new rigorous physics syllabus refocuses on the fundamentals, but it'll require investment in teaching skills so all students can benefit from it.
Three ways to boost science performance in Australian schools
Australia’s performance in science continues to slide due to ineffective, traditional teaching practices and an outdated curriculum. Here's what needs to change.
The school science curriculum needs input from real, working scientists
Science that students learn in context - rather than science as isolated knowledge items - can deliver both scientific literacy and positive learner interest.
Science is key to U.S. standing, but presidential candidates largely ignore it
Neither major party has made science and engineering issues a big part of its platform. But research – and its funding – are crucial if the U.S. wants to maintain status as a global leader.
Why science and engineering need to remind students of forgotten lessons from history
Research shows that students feel motivated when they learn more about the struggles and failures of the world's greatest scientists.
We should encourage boys and girls to reach for the stars
The drive the get more women involved in science should start at an early age. But as one space researcher found out, girls can get nudged out of science at school.
Playing a science-based video game? It might be all wrong
Many digital games claiming to simulate evolution are inaccurate. These errors can undermine the games' potential educational benefits.
Maths anxiety is creating a shortage of young scientists … here’s a solution
It's a mistake to allow teenagers to drop maths – it should be made compulsory at A-Level.
The sharing economy comes to scientific research
Science and technology research has become so complicated and expensive that a gap has grown between the experiments scientists would like to do and what they have the means to do.
Do polygamous marriages among liberal arts disciplines produce better scientists?
A scientist explains how a liberal arts education made 'subtle yet significant contributions' to his understanding of what science is, how it’s done, and how advancements are made.
The five most common misunderstandings about evolution
Why do so many people question evolution and not other scientific theories?
Australia’s new Chief Scientist speaks on techno-optimism, renewable energy and encouraging STEM
Dr Alan Finkel took over as Australia's Chief Scientist in January this year. In this exclusive interview, he describes his approach to science, and to issues such as renewable energy and STEM jobs.
How to promote creativity in the classroom
To get children to think creatively, teachers need to be creative, too.
Why today’s long STEM postdoc positions are effectively anti-mother
The limits of fertility and an elongated academic career path are currently at odds. If the choice to bear children contributes to the 'leaky pipeline' of women in STEM, what can be done?
Five ways science can lead the innovation debate
Through creating entrepreneurs and boosting global collaboration, science has the potential to drive economic growth and innovation – if only the government would properly fund it.
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