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Welcome to Spring 2012
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Theme: Technology and Child Development. Although many countries are aggressively implementing the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) program, there is a lack of empirical evidence on its effects.The following paper presents the impact of a first lager-scale randomized evaluation in Peru. No evidence is found of effects on enrollment and test scores in Math and Language. Some positive effects are found, however, in general cognitive skills as measured by Raven's Progressive Matrices, a verbal fluency test and a Coding test. Read on, PDF: Evidence from the One Laptop Per Child Program
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+++ News +++ . May 2nd, CPF may lead to long-term brain anomalies. In 2001 the insecticide Chloropyrifos was banned from household use in the U.S, but is still used around the world and in agriculture: Prenatal Exposure to Insecticide Chlorpyrifos Linked to Alterations in Brain Structure and Cognistion. +++ April 19th, Mechanism of similarity discrimination. Similar individuals cooperate selectively with one another. A new research from the University of Leicester reveals that individuals are genetically programmed to work together and cooperate with those who most resemble themselves. Read on: Genetic similarity promotes co-operation - new study. +++ 2012, April Gender Inequalities in Europe. Majority of Europeans view gender inequalities as a serious problem. Two recent opinion polls reveal that Europeans expect EU-level action to bring more women to company boards. Read on, Europeans Women Lobby (EWL): Majority of Europeans consider gender inequalities a serious problem +++ The Fight Against Processionary Moths. The processionary moth (lat: Thaumetopoea processionea) continues its spread throught Germany. In forests, urban green zones such as parks, playgrounds and alley trees, the moth is on the increase everywhere. And the caterpillars ot the thermophile butterfly do not only cause damage to oaks. Read on, BfR: Joining forces in the fight against oak processionary moths +++
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Albert Einstein
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