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10 Amazing Research Projects Going On Right Now

TeachThought

10 Interesting Research Projects Shaping Our Future by TeachThought Staff AI-Driven Climate Modeling Researchers use advanced AI models to predict climate changes more precisely. Researchers are working on quantum algorithms that can outperform traditional encryption techniques.

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Meeting the Core Human Needs of a Teacher

Cult of Pedagogy

” Amazon | Bookshop.org The strategies in Arise are all built on a framework of six core human needs: belonging, autonomy, competence, self-esteem, trust , and purpose. When you’re thinking about wanting to help someone develop, you need to keep their full humanity at the center.”

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How Multiple Denisovan Populations Shaped Modern Human Genes

Anthropology.net

One of the most intriguing chapters in human evolution is the story of the Denisovans, a mysterious, now-extinct hominin group that left a significant genetic footprint in the DNA of modern humans. Overview of the distinct Denisovan populations that introgressed into modern humans.

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The Unique Open-Endedness of Human Culture

Anthropology.net

A Revolutionary Theory in Anthropology Human culture is a remarkable, complex phenomenon, often seen as a defining feature that sets humans apart from other species. Unlike animal cultures, which are limited in scope and depth, human culture accumulates, adapts, and continually evolves, empowering our species to dominate the planet.

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What Can AI Chatbots Teach Us About How Humans Learn?

ED Surge

Do new AI tools like ChatGPT actually understand language the same way that humans do? A new book by one of those AI pioneers digs into the origins of ChatGPT and the intersection of research on how the brain works and building new large language models for AI.

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Tool Use and Brain Evolution: How Cognitive Advances Shaped Human Development

Anthropology.net

Tools as a Catalyst for Evolution The ability to create and use tools is a hallmark of human evolution. A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Tübingen, led by Dr. Alexandros Karakostis, provides fresh insights into how changes in brain function enabled early humans to wield tools with precision.

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The Energy Revolution: How Humans Became Metabolic Outliers in Evolution

Anthropology.net

Redefining Human Energy Humans are remarkably different from other mammals, including our closest relatives like chimpanzees, when it comes to energy use. Comparisons of resting, active, and total metabolic quotients among various species and human populations, as defined by the Harvard researchers’ new method.