Throughout 2021, the world continued to be impacted by COVID-19. While scientists and public health officials rolled out vaccination programs developed in record time, ongoing problems related to racial and health inequity and the global climate crisis affected the lives…
Sleep is critically important for health: If disrupted, it can literally make people sick, upping the risks for ills such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and depression. A good night’s sleep is a luxury for many, but poor people and members…
Does speaking two languages enrich the brain? How do class and race influence the labeling of bilingualism as good or bad? Join us to explore the neuroscience and social context of bilingualism. Event Description: For many stuck in Covid lockdowns,…
New Review Article Collection Now Available: CLIMATE CHANGE AND EXTREME EVENTS “Extreme weather and climate events, such as heat waves, cyclones, and floods, are an expression of climate variability. These events and events influenced by climate change, such as wildfires,…
Education and Society Article Collection “Education correlates strongly with most important social and economic outcomes such as economic success, health, family stability, and social connections.” –Michael Hout, Annual Review of Sociology This collection explores the challenges facing educators, students, and society…
OA program generates widespread support from institutional subscribers in the second year Palo Alto, CALIF. (July 13, 2021) — Nonprofit publisher Annual Reviews is pleased to announce that the 2021 volume of the Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering has been…
Pencils down: The year pre-college tests went away Many colleges and universities stopped requiring the SAT and ACT during Covid. Will they go back to testing in the future? Select: (a) Yes (b) No (c) Depends (d) Not enough information.…
During the early years of a child’s life, the brain develops at a rapid pace as they grow, learn, love, and play. But how are infants, toddlers, and adolescents impacted by stress? With most countries still experiencing some variation of…
Once geared toward fitness enthusiasts, Fitbits, Apple Watches and other wearable sensors are gaining a foothold in the medical realm. Whether keeping an eye on the heart, tracking seizures or glucose levels, or surveying for viral infections, the devices hold…
Over the past year, children have dealt with social distancing, Zoom school and family stress. The lucky ones suffered mainly boredom and loneliness; others faced illness, family poverty and hunger, loss of education, or unsafe conditions and abuse. Researchers have…
