Why a bit of grit won’t get children higher grades
A new study has found that having perseverance and long-term goals won’t boost a child’s exam results.
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Do you use predictive text? Chances are it’s not saving you time – and could even be slowing you down
The idea seems to make sense: if the system can predict your intended word before you type it, this should save you time. But that’s not necessarily the case.
Brain implants, agentic AI and answers on dark matter: what to expect from science in 2025 – podcast
Three Conversation science editors look ahead to what to expect in 2025 on The Conversation Weekly podcast.
Could life exist on Mars today? Here’s what the latest evidence says
Microbial life might survive today underground, in caves or under ice sheets.
Want to develop ‘grit’? Take up surfing
Surfing can strengthen your ability to persevere.
Nasa to overhaul mission returning samples from Mars – here’s why it must and will go ahead
There’s anxiety among space scientists following Nasa’s decision to rethink sample return mission from Mars.
Nasa’s science mission spacecraft are at risk from hackers, but a new law could help protect them
New US legislation could force Nasa to include enhanced cybersecurity for all its spacecraft.
Nasa’s Curiosity rover has found the longest chain carbon molecules yet on Mars. It’s a significant finding in the search for alien life
A rock from a presumed ancient lakebed contains complex organic molecules.
Billionaire space race: the ultimate symbol of capitalism’s flawed obsession with growth
Now is not the time for rocket men to abandon spaceship Earth.
ExoMars2020: how coronavirus played a part in postponement of Mars mission
Delay has turned space mission ExoMars2020 into ExoMars2022.
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