"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'......»»
Study finds Black boys are less likely to be identified for special education when matched with Black teachers
Black male elementary school students matched to Black teachers are less likely to be identified for special education services, according to new research. The relationship is strongest for economically disadvantaged students......»»
After watching Dune: Part Two, go play this Xbox Game Pass title
If you're itching to play a Dune game after watching Dune: Part Two in theaters, consider checking out Dune: Spice Wars on Xbox Game Pass......»»
Exploring the landscape of shadow education
The diverse forms of private tutoring range from one-to-one sessions to large lecture halls with video screens. Parents and students seek this supplement to gain a competitive edge in countries where academic achievement is seen as a pathway to futur.....»»
Staggering Layers For Added Strength In Your 3D Prints
The constant hunt for more efficient and useful ways to use these 3d printers keeps turning up interesting results. For quite some time, people have speculated on various methods of arranging our 3d print layers for better adhesion and stronger resu.....»»
Degree of cell crowding in the early human embryo influences cell identity decision, new culture system finds
Research conducted by Dr. Shota Nakanoh in a collaboration between Dr. Teresa Rayon's lab at the Institute and Professor Ludovic Vallier's lab at the Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute has determined that the degree of cell crowding in the ea.....»»
The AI wars heat up with Claude 3, claimed to have “near-human” abilities
Willison: "No model has beaten GPT-4 on a range of widely used benchmarks like this." Enlarge / The Anthropic Claude 3 logo. (credit: Anthropic) On Monday, Anthropic released Claude 3, a family of three AI language model.....»»
Why creating software-defined vehicles is ‘costly, painful and intense"
Automakers are struggling to create a smartphone on wheels because it requires a complete rethink of vehicle development, new supplier relationships and an overhaul of corporate culture......»»
With EA’s Star Wars shooter canceled, it’s time to revisit a classic
EA's planned Star Wars shooter is no more, but you can revisit this remaster of one of the series' classic games right now......»»
Maximizing Your Real Estate Education: The Importance of Proctored Exams
The journey to becoming a successful real estate professional is paved with various educational milestones, one of the most significant being the completion of a proctored course. In the realm of real estate, the importance of proctored exams cannot.....»»
Unlearning loneliness: How TikTok is rewriting the rules of connection
We're in the era of learned loneliness where people have adjusted to isolation. Yet, young people on TikTok are unlearning loneliness and turning their FYPs into IRL communities. New York City is often portrayed as a city of tight-knit female f.....»»
The best sex and dating apps for hooking up
Looking for no strings attached sex? We've lined up a selection of sex apps for finding something casual. This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.Hookup culture is all about keepin.....»»
Stop trying to raise the perfect child, says new parenting book
Two University of the Sunshine education experts are calling for more parents to "ground" their children—but not as punishment for misdeeds......»»
Star Wars: KOTOR remake developer reportedly sold by Embracer Group
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 studio Saber Interactive is reportedly being sold by Embracer Group......»»
What’s new on Disney+ in March 2024
Disney+'s March 2024 lineup includes Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version), X-Men '97, new episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and more......»»
Microsoft might end one of the most annoying GPU wars
Upscaling solutions from all three GPU vendors have to be supported separately by each game, but Microsoft aims to change that......»»
DLSS? FSR? Microsoft aims to end the PC gaming upscaling wars with “DirectSR”
Currently, game developers need to support each upscaling method individually. Enlarge / Midrange GPUs like AMD's Radeon RX 7600 or Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4060 can benefit a lot from DLSS and FSR upscaling, which can improve image.....»»
Anyone can play Tetris, but architects, engineers and animators alike use the math concepts underlying the game
With its bright colors, easy-to-learn rules and familiar music, the video game Tetris has endured as a pop culture icon over the last 40 years. Many people, like me, have been playing the game for decades, and it has evolved to adapt to new technolog.....»»
Dark Forces Remastered makes a classic Star Wars shooter feel fast and fluid
A faithful but generous repackaging of LucasArts' early Doom-alike. Enlarge / Do you ever wonder why no contractor has been able to deliver to the Empire a standardized blaster rifle that shoots right where the crosshairs are aim.....»»
Walleye struggle with changes to timing of spring thaw, researchers find
Walleye are one of the most sought-after species in freshwater sportfishing, a delicacy on Midwestern menus and a critically important part of the culture of many Indigenous communities. They are also struggling to survive in the warming waters of th.....»»
Best Lego Star Wars deals: Save on the Darth Vader Helmet and more
Are you looking for some Lego Star Wars kits? Check out these ones first, as you can get a great deal......»»