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Birds of many feathers? Examining perceptions among US birders following the American Ornithological Society's eponymous renaming decision

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract In 2023, the American Ornithological Society announced it will phase out the English eponymous (honorific) names of 152 bird species in the United States and Canada, some of which are named after historical figures with racist, genocidal, or otherwise violent histories that serve as reminders of ornithology's exclusive origins.
Kirsten Vinyeta   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Ann Landers of the Bible - Another Look at Proverbs

open access: yes, 2006
The book of Proverbs was written to help young people be successful in life. But it was written for a different culture than ours.
Sneed, Mark
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Children and adolescents across 23 communities learn about animals in diverse environments and through multiple activities

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Children's interactions with animals shape their understanding of the biological world and humans' place in it. Understanding where children report they encounter and gain their knowledge of animals can provide insight into the early experiences that help shape human attitudes and connections to nature. To date, there is limited information on
Karri Neldner   +47 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Long Trajectory of Rubber Physics: 3500+ Years and Counting

open access: yesJournal of Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Natural rubber's trajectory is traced from Mesoamerican use of Castilla elastica through vulcanization and the pneumatic tire to macromolecular physics and modern solid‐state refrigeration. Illustrations of C. elastica and an H. brasiliensis plantation frame the historical progression from indigenous material, then industrial crop and on to advanced ...
Gregory B. McKenna
wiley   +1 more source

Testing Times: A Structure/Agency Perspective on Becoming a Science Teacher in a Competitive, Exam‐Based Teacher Selection System

open access: yesScience Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT While extensive research exists on science teacher shortages, less attention has been directed toward countries facing the opposite challenge: an oversupply of science teachers. This study examines the experiences of prospective science teachers in South Korea, where passing a high‐stakes, annual competitive examination is a prerequisite for ...
Wonyong Park, Heesoo Ha
wiley   +1 more source

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