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Rachael Jack Looks Toward Future of Psychological Science as First Editor of Advances in Psychological Science Open
APS’s new journal will champion work that “dares to challenge convention” while upholding the highest standards of research integrity.
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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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Investigating Human-Like Processing in Large Language Models: A Glimpse into Findings from Early-Career Researchers
Scientists address fundamental questions on how LLMs relate to human language and thought.
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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.
