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Beyond Words: Why TalkBank is Crucial for Spoken Language Research
Podcast: Most linguistic datasets focus on written text, but what about the way we actually speak? TalkBank, the world’s largest open-access repository of spoken language, is helping researchers understand everything from child development to dementia, bilingualism, and even classroom learning.
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National Academy of Sciences Elects Members and International Members
WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Sciences announced today the election of 120 members and 30 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Those elected today bring the total number of active members to 2,662 and the total number of international members to 556. International members are nonvoting members of the Academy, with citizenship outside the United States.
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Honoring Excellence, Announcing New Members: Academy 2025 Election
April 23, 2025 | Cambridge, MA – Since 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences has honored excellence and convened leaders from across disciplines and divides to examine new ideas, address issues of importance, and work together “to advance the interest, honor, dignity, and happiness of a free, independent, and virtuous people.” The Academy’s founders – including John Adams and John Hancock – envisioned an organization that would recognize accomplished individuals and engage them in meeting the nation’s challenges. The first members elected to the Academy in 1781 included Benjamin Franklin and George Washington.
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Science Explains How Children Best Learn Math—And Yes, Timed Practice Helps
A new report shows that children learn arithmetic most effectively when instruction combines conceptual understanding and timed practice.
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8 Ways to Respond to an Apology Besides ‘It’s OK’
Not all apologies are created equal. While a good one can’t always fully undo the damage that’s been done, apologies help people on the receiving end feel validated, emotionally heal, and even ease a desire for revenge, says Seiji Takaku, a professor of psychology at Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, Calif., who has researched forgiveness. If you’re on the receiving end of a sorry attempt to make amends, on the other hand, it might feel just as offensive as the original transgression. How someone apologizes will determine how you respond.
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3 Toxic Relationship Habits to Avoid
Conflict is “inevitable and normal in intimate relationships,” said Andrew Christensen, a distinguished research professor at the U.C.L.A. department of psychology. But the way that couples manage it is a key to a healthy bond, he added. ... James A. Coan, a professor of psychology and a neuroscientist at the University of Virginia, recommends taking what negotiators call a “mutual gains approach,” where you focus on finding common interests and brainstorm solutions that benefit you both. “Instead of dividing the pie, you build a larger pie,” he said.
