Monthly Archives: March 2011

Feeling angry? Say a prayer and the wrath fades away

Saying a prayer may help many people feel less angry and behave less aggressively after someone has left them fuming, new research suggests. A series of studies showed that people who were provoked by insulting comments from a stranger showed less anger and aggression soon afterwards if they prayed for another person in the meantime. […] … learn more→

One fish, two fish … reef fish

Marine biologists have solved a conundrum that has stumped them for years – how to count reef fish. It may sound simple, but the task is actually complex and critical in helping to evaluate the state of our oceans, coral reefs and the marine life that populate them. In an article published in the journal […] … learn more→

Why student confidence is essential

As a tutor you learn a lot about a student – how they approach a problem, what they do when they aren’t certain, and what they do when they don’t know an answer. These things can tell you a lot about their attitude towards school and their levels of achievement, even without seeing a transcript. […] … learn more→