The education of children with disabilities is a complex issue more than 30 years after “inclusive education” appeared for the first time in an important 1994 United Nations statement. Children with disabilities too often face varied forms of exclusion with minimal interaction with their non-disabled peers — as well as disrupted or curtailed classroom time with their peers because of delayed […] … learn more→

If you’re a PhDer, you’ve probably heard these terms thrown around in seminars, thesis committees, and paper reviews: “What’s your contribution?” and “Why is this significant?” At first glance, these might seem like the same question asked in different ways. But they’re not. Understanding the difference between research contribution and significance can be the key […] … learn more→

Whether it’s documents found in school textbooks or narrative fiction studied in literature classes, reading texts remains a pillar of learning. But the rise of audiobooks opens up new possibilities for approaches. Can we consider listening to literary works on the syllabus rather than reading them in the traditional way? And, if so, does listening […] … learn more→

The election of Donald Trump is undermining Harvard University’s business model. The university dominates the Shanghai rankings thanks to its scientific excellence, a foundation managing $53.2 billion, and a network of 420,000 alumni. Drawing on Bourdieu’s “capital theory,” a study seeks to understand how the most prestigious university dominates its scientific field. The Shanghai Rankings measure the […] … learn more→

Why do some people endorse claims that can easily be disproved? It’s one thing to believe false information, but another to actively stick with something that’s obviously wrong. Our new research, published in the Journal of Social Psychology, suggests that some people consider it a “win” to lean in to known falsehoods. We are social psychologists who study […] … learn more→

There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on our economies, work and lifestyle. But could this technology also shape the way we think and speak? AI can be used to draft essays and solve problems in mere seconds that otherwise might take us minutes or hours. When we shift to an […] … learn more→

If you spend time around little kids, you may notice one topic seems to be more interesting and hilarious than any other. Children of all ages love to make comments and jokes about bums and poos (as the many popular books on the topic show). Why do kids love “toilet talk” so much? And is it a problem? What does […] … learn more→

Will artificial intelligence put an end to work ? It’s one of the most frequently asked questions at conferences, media gatherings, and political forums. The promise made by the leaders of Silicon Valley’s major tech companies is clear: future artificial superintelligences will take over all kinds of jobs, and humans will be able to dedicate themselves to creativity, leisure, and a […] … learn more→

With the arrival of AI agents in our professional and personal lives, scientists are beginning to assess the risks. A new study explains the increased risk of cheating when delegating a task to an AI. “I really need money. I don’t want to ask you to cheat, but if you do it will help my […] … learn more→

American colleges and universities are increasingly firing or punishing professors and other employees for what they say, whether it’s on social media or in the classroom. After the Sept. 10, 2025, killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, several universities, including Iowa State University, Clemson University, Ball State University and others, fired or suspended employees for making negative online comments about Kirk. Some of […] … learn more→