The Arrow

The rise of Studytok: is it motivational or a distraction?

StudyTok’s viral study videos promise motivation and tips, but experts warn they can also distract and set unrealistic ...

Study confirms that guessing before learning improves memory in language learning

Learning a second language is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, with millions of people turning to digital tools and ...
EurekAlert!

NUS study confirms that guessing before learning improves memory in language learning

Learning a second language is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, with millions of people turning to digital tools and mobile applications to pick up a new language at their own pace. But what ...
earth

Study shows raccoons love solving puzzles 'just for fun,' one reason they thrive in cities

Raccoons often surprise people with clever tricks. A compost bin lid suddenly opens and the food inside disappears. Many people think raccoons simply search for food wherever they can find it. New ...
The New York Times

13 fun, beginner-friendly strategies for filling out your March Madness bracket

Comedian and actor Ken Jeong is a Duke grad and big fan, and could be part of deciding your bracket. Lance King / Getty Images Welcome, casual March Madness bandwagoners! Don’t know where Gonzaga is?
Phys.org

Raccoons solve puzzles for the fun of it, new study finds

They raid compost bins, outsmart latches and sometimes look gleeful doing it. A new study in Animal Behaviour suggests raccoons may not just be opportunistic—they may be genuinely curious. UBC ...
Medscape

Preeclampsia Prevention Strategy Falls Short in Large Swedish Population Study

The Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) method for early risk assessment and aspirin prophylaxis showed no significant reduction in preterm preeclampsia in a Swedish population-based study of 61,840 ...
The New York Times

New Method Can Find Hidden Eggs to Aid in Fertility Treatment

A study reported that the conventional method of searching follicular fluid didn’t find all the eggs. The new technology found extra eggs more than half the time. A viable egg found by the OvaReady ...
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How to learn English by listening to music: Easy and fun way to study

Learn English through music! Discover effective and fun methods using songs by artists like Britney Spears and The Beatles. Improve your vocabulary and understanding. Carney shares details of Trump ...
Reuters

AI no better than other methods for patients seeking medical advice, study shows

LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Asking AI about medical symptoms does not help patients make better decisions about their health than other methods, such as a standard internet search, according to a new ...
New York Post

For f–k’s sake: Study reveals which English-speaking countries use the f-word the most — and who has more fun doing so

We English speakers swear by this word. When it comes to expletives, US citizens are the most prolifically profane. Finnish researchers found that Americans drop more f-bombs than their UK ...