University of Illinois researchers surveyed residential rain barrels around Champaign County to determine how often mosquitoes took up residence in rain barrels and what preventative measures would most effectively keep mosquitoes out. Taking these preventative measures will reduce potential health risks and ensure that rain barrels remain a safe, effective, and environmentally sustainable tool for managing stormwater runoff.

Established in 2012, the New Sunshine Hospital School in China provides free educational support to hospitalized children aged 3 to 14 to address gaps in their education and development. In a recent article in ECNU Review of Education, researchers use this program as a case study to discuss and explore how and what contributes to the success of this educational support initiative in the hospital, offering insights to counter a global educational challenge.

An Osaka Metropolitan University researcher investigated the impact of the group work environment on motivation in English as a second language classes. The study revealed that the group work environment plays an important role in motivating students.