VLT kartiert Überreste der Mahlzeit eines Weißen Zwerges
Zum ersten Mal konnte ein internationales Astronomenteam mit dem Very Large Telescope am Paranal-Observatorium der ESO in Chile die Überbleibsel einer verhängnisvollen Begegnung zwischen einem toten Sterns und einem Asteroiden durch genau beobachten. Dies liefert einen Ausblick auf das Schicksal des Sonnensystems in ferner Zukunft. (more…)
Genetics plays a role, but researchers say environment still key
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study of math anxiety shows how some people may be at greater risk to fear math not only because of negative experiences, but also because of genetic risks related to both general anxiety and math skills.
The study, which examined how fraternal and identical twins differ on measures of math anxiety, provides a revised view on why some children – and adults – may develop a fear of math that makes it more difficult for them to solve math problems and succeed in school. (more…)
