How Can I Get My Child Interested In STEM?
Children are capable of complex thinking skills prior to being able to speak, but different types of play are critical to develop skills related to STEM fields.
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The Internet of Toys: The digital lives of young children
Communication technology is a daily reality for many young children in the form of internet-connected toys and devices: the Internet of Toys. Although these offer real benefits for children, they also present hidden risks, notably relating to privacy. To better understand the challenges presented by toys and devices for children aged 0–8 years, the European Cooperation in Science & Technology (COST) programme initiated an Action to develop an interdisciplinary network for researchers to share information and knowledge: The Digital Literacy and Multimodal Practices of Young Children (DigiLitEY). Outcomes of this COST ACTION are presented at the 4th European Conference for Science Journalists (ECSJ).
Inadequate childcare policies affect scientists’ careers
The inadequacy of childcare policies across Europe, means that scientists who do not wish to be away from their lab for too long are struggling to balance their life as parents and as researchers. There are still some significant decisions concerning harmonisation of such childcare provision to be made in Europe, while further policy support would be welcome.
Fostering the adaptive creative thinker in every child
To succeed in today’s knowledge-based and creative society, children must learn to think creatively, plan systematically, analyse critically, work collaboratively, communicate clearly, design iteratively, and, above all, learn continuously. Unfortunately, most uses of technologies today do not support these 21st-century learning skills.
School children publish science project in peer reviewed academic journal
A group of school children aged between 8 and 10 years old have had their school science project accepted for publication in an internationally recognised peer-reviewed journal. The paper, which reports novel findings in how bumblebees perceive colour, is published in the Royal Society journal Biology Letters.
COVID-19 consequences exposing existing inequalities in academia
Tanja Vukovic Juros describes how COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many of the challenges already faced by vulnerable researchers in their career.
Interview with Prof. Tavernarakis, new Vice President of ERC
Prof. Tavernarakis narrates his ambitions and challenges in his new role as Vice-President ERC and the perspectives for research in Europe.
What Causes Overpopulation?
This article reflects on what is overpopulation, what causes it and what happens if we don’t think about the currently population growth.
Changing environment, changing health
Our environment and health are intertwined and we must equip future generations with adaptive capacities to achieve sustainable human wellbeing.
India: Modi’s War on Science
While India is increasingly producing science outputs, there are several steps back due to the scientific temperament of the political circles.
A Scientist -Home Maker
Sukarma Rani Thareja writes a poem about mothers inspiring children with methods which they use at home, which is no less than real practical scientist.
Urban health: making cities sustainable and healthier for all
The current Covid-19 pandemic draws attention to the need to integrate health equity into urban planning and encourage behaviours that simultaneously protect the environment and promote health.
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