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Education

Scientific thinking in young children: Theoretical advances, empirical research and policy implications

by Margaret Weigel | November 30, 2012

2012 article from the University of California-Berkeley published in Science on how young children think scientifically and implications for early education reform.

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Clues for young journalists: Looking back into your future

by The Journalist's Resource | November 30, 2012

2012 overview of Stephen Hess’ book and research project, Whatever Happened to the Washington Reporters, 1978-2012, exploring journalists’ career paths.

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Economics

Cultural diversity, geographical isolation, and the origin of the wealth of nations

by Elise Shanbacker | November 29, 2012

2011 paper for the National Bureau of Economic Research examining how cultural diversity has affected societal growth over centuries.

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Race & Gender

Changing attitudes toward marriage and children in six countries

by Rozanne Larsen | November 29, 2012

2010 study in Sociological Perspectives using three datasets on changing attitudes toward traditional marriage structures and child bearing.

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Criminal Justice, Health

Incidence of serious injuries due to physical abuse in the United States, 1997 to 2009

by Cynthia Thaler | November 29, 2012

2012 from Yale University published in Pediatrics on a rise in the incidence of serious child abuse cases in the United States.

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Economics

China’s life satisfaction, 1990-2010

by Katie Gleason | November 29, 2012

2012 study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on declining life satisfaction and discontent over time in China.

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Health

Effectiveness of helmets in reducing head injuries among skiers and snowboarders

by Margaret Weigel | November 28, 2012

2012 metastudy published in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery on the relationship between skiing and snowboarding injuries and helmet use.

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Economics, Education

The impact of community colleges on employment growth in rural U.S. counties

by Cynthia Thaler | November 28, 2012

2012 Washington State study in the Sociology of Education journal on the impact of community colleges on local employment growth.

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Criminal Justice, Health

Homeless veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan: Comparisons with previous cohorts

by Margaret Weigel | November 27, 2012

2012 report from Yale University in Administration and Policy in Mental Health on of homeless Iraq and Afghanistan veterans versus earlier cohorts.

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Criminal Justice, Health

Mild traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder and National Guard soldiers

by Cynthia Thaler | November 26, 2012

2011 study in Archives of General Psychology on health outcomes for returning U.S. veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.

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