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"Micropopulism" may be turning education into a battlefield in the culture wars

A new analysis of education debates on both social media and in traditional media outlets suggests that the education sector is being increasingly influenced by populism and the wider social media 'culture wars'......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 24th, 2021

How to Build a Hurricane-Proof House

In the face of longer hurricane seasons filled with more powerful storms, homeowners are turning to new designs and stronger materials to ensure the resilience of their property......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJul 9th, 2024

Trauma-sensitive climate change education can develop truthful hope

Summer is a time for educators and students to recharge. For educators, this opportunity to reflect and regroup often includes planning for how to support students in the next school year. It is becoming increasingly important that this support invol.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 9th, 2024

To boost ocean research, some scientists are turning to superyachts

For almost two years, Robert Brewin collected data from the bow of a superyacht as it sailed pristine waters from the Caribbean Sea to the Antarctic Ocean......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 8th, 2024

Review: Catching up with Doctor Who and Ncuti Gatwa’s stellar freshman season

The Sex Education actor brings sparkling energy, charisma, and superb style to the role Enlarge / Ncuti Gatwa wrapped his first full season as the Fifteenth Doctor and proved more than up to the challenge. (credit: YouTube/BBC).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 7th, 2024

Oldest living culture: Our new research shows an Indigenous ritual passed down for 500 generations

We often hear that Aboriginal peoples have been in Australia for 65,000 years, "the oldest living cultures in the world." But what does this mean, given all living peoples on Earth have an ancestry that goes back into the mists of time?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 6th, 2024

How the Lincoln Nautilus surprisingly won me over with its ride, huge screen

How I stopped worrying and learned to love the big screen. Enlarge / In the past, car companies engaged in "horsepower wars." Now it seems they're competing in a screen size war. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) It's important.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 5th, 2024

Young people feeling robbed of their youth, new report finds

A new report from the Monash Center for Youth Policy and Education Practice (CYPEP), has found that young people are missing out on being young......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 5th, 2024

How an "always-on" work culture can create a vicious cycle that damages workers and employers

The glamorization of high-pressure work environments, like the infamous "996" culture (where staff work from 9am until 9pm six days a week), often portrays relentless dedication and long hours as key to career success......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 5th, 2024

This new Battlefield crossover might be your best bet for more Dead Space

EA announced a Battlefield and Dead Space crossover, the first since EA Motive moved to work on the next Battlefield game......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

What’s new on Disney+ in June 2024

The Disney+ June 2024 lineup includes Star Wars: The Acolyte, new episodes of Doctor Who, Donald Duck's 90th anniversary, and Zombies: The Re-Animated Series......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Researcher creates mathematical models to advance smart polymer materials

Guido Kusters created mathematical models to aid in the development of smart polymers, and he defended his Ph.D. thesis cum laude at the Eindhoven University of Technology Department of Applied Physics and Science Education on May 29......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Bicultural staff can better boost chances of success in international negotiations, researcher explains

A study co-authored by a Northeastern University researcher has found that hiring senior staff who are comfortable in more than one culture to conduct international negotiations can help "supercharge" the result for businesses......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Australia"s new consent campaign gets a lot right: But consent education won"t be enough to stop sexual violence

The Australian government has recently launched Consent Can't Wait, a campaign focused on supporting sexual consent communication between adults and young people......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Move Over Snapdragon: MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+ Aims for the Flagship Crown

The silicone wars continue. The post Move Over Snapdragon: MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+ Aims for the Flagship Crown appeared first on Phandroid. MediaTek’s recent push towards stepping up its Dimensity chip offerings has resulted.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

After a child"s death, California weighs rules for physical education during extreme weather

Yahushua Robinson was an energetic boy who jumped and danced his way through life. Then, a physical education teacher instructed the 12-year-old to run outside on a day when the temperature climbed to 107 degrees......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

Marvel might split Avengers: Secret Wars into two movies

Marvel is currently in the process of improving the quality of MCU movies and Disney Plus shows under the supervision of not just Kevin Feige … The post Marvel might split Avengers: Secret Wars into two movies appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

What’s Turning Cape Cod’s Water ‘Pea-Soup Green’?

Cape Cod’s water is turning “pea-soup green”—and after decades of scientific detective work, we know why......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Children in England struggling at school entry more likely to face disadvantage at age 16–17, according to study

School readiness at age 4–5 could help predict unemployment and education drop-out at age 16–17, according to a study led by the University of Leeds with Lancaster University. Children who were behind in their development at age 4–5 were almost.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Atari ends one of the oldest console wars by acquiring Intellivision

Atari announced on Thursday that it had acquired the rights to games and branding from its old rival, Intellivsion......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Big Trouble in Little Endor? Kurt Russell could’ve been Han Solo in Star Wars

Many famous actors tried out for the original Star Wars, including Kurt Russell, whose audition tape for Han Solo made the rounds on social media recently......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024