Video games may not necessarily affect academic results of children, unlike most parents’ perception, according to a new study. In fact, the new research claims that video games can have a very positive influence in the education of children, when used in moderation. Angeles Llorca Diez from the Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and… Seguir Leyendo Video games ‘do not affect kids’ academic performance’
Aznalcollar disaster compared with 65 mln yr old mass extinction event A team of scientists from the University of Granada (UGR) has compared the disaster caused by the Aznalcollar spillage in the Donana National Park in Andalusia 11 years ago with the biggest species extinction known to date. According to the scientists, carrying out comparisons… Seguir Leyendo Aznalcollar disaster compared with 65 mln yr old mass extinction event
Loud thinking helps solve maths problems quickly Those students who think aloud while solving such problems can so faster and have more possibilities of finding the right solution that those who do not do it. Likewise, drawing or making a pictorial representation relating to the subject also contributed to its solution, according to the study… Seguir Leyendo Loud thinking helps solve maths problems quickly
After Brazil, Spain thinks divorce is a \’\’good thing\’\’ Spain has come out to be the second country in the world where divorce is better accepted socially, preceded only by Brazil. Around 79 percent of Spanish people think that, when a couple is not able to solve their marital problems, divorce is the best solution.… Seguir Leyendo After Brazil, Spain thinks divorce is a »good thing»
Soon, \’\’intelligent car\’\’ that alerts drivers in case of accident hazard An international team of scientists has developed a novel system that detects “unusual behaviours” in drivers before a curve or an obstacle on the road and generates signals of alarm to warn of an accident risk. The so-called DRIVSCO system allows vehicles to learn… Seguir Leyendo Soon, »intelligent car» that alerts drivers in case of accident hazard
Now, an intelligent system to help the elderly avoid forgetting everyday tasks Scientists at the University of Granada (UGR) have announced the creation of a system that uses Artificial Intelligence techniques to help elderly people, or those with special needs, avoid forgetting certain everyday tasks. The researchers have revealed that their system uses sensors distributed… Seguir Leyendo Now, an intelligent system to help the elderly avoid forgetting everyday tasks
Sexist jokes can make men violent against women A recent study showed that sexist jokes evoke an attitude that favors violence against women. This phenomenon was found more vibrant in men with “macho attitudes”. University of Granada researchers analyzed data collected from a group of 109 male university students, between the ages of 18 and… Seguir Leyendo Sexist jokes can make men violent against women
6 out of 10 university students have ‘mathematical anxiety’ Washington, April 2 : A new study conducted at the University of Granada (Spain) has found that 6 out of every 10 university students, regardless their field of study, present any symptom of anxiety when it comes to deal with mathematics. Also, the study found that… Seguir Leyendo 6 out of 10 university students have ‘mathematical anxiety’
Daily marijuana intake leads to psychosis, schizophrenia People who consume cannabis on daily basis are likely to show episodes of psychosis and schizophrenia, according to a doctoral thesis. Miguel Ruiz Veguilla, from the Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Granada in Spain, also claimed that the episodes of psychosis because of marijuana intake present… Seguir Leyendo Daily marijuana intake leads to psychosis, schizophrenia
Media can indirectly provoke society to justify violence against women Washington, Mar 20 : The media may unknowingly induce some people to justify cases of violence against women which appear in the press, according to a research work carried out in the department of Social Psychology of the University of Granada. The researchers claimed that… Seguir Leyendo Media can indirectly provoke society to justify violence against women
