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| Improving reading skills through action video games Posted: 17 Jan 2022 08:51 AM PST What if video games, instead of being an obstacle to literacy, could actually help children improve their reading abilities? Scientists have tested an action video game for children, aimed to enhance reading skills. The results demonstrate improved reading abilities after just twelve hours of training. Notably, these gains persist over time, to the point that language school grades are seen to improve more than a year after the end of training. |
| Inciting instead of coercing, 'nudges' prove their effectiveness Posted: 17 Jan 2022 06:30 AM PST To get through challenges such as the pandemic or the climate change, citizens must change their habits and behaviors. But how can this be achieved without resorting to coercive measures? The answer to this question may be the 'nudges' that have been gaining popularity over the last decade. By making small changes in our environment, these interventions aim to encourage changes in our behavior, while preserving our freedom of choice. From adding informative labels to reorganizing the food offer in a cafeteria, the overall effectiveness of these interventions has now been demonstrated. |
| Compost is a major source of pathogenic aspergillus spores, study suggests Posted: 13 Jan 2022 04:49 PM PST Compost and compost-enriched soils may contain high concentrations of A. fumigatus spores, a new study has found. |
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