"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'......»»
Fortnite is getting a Disney universe made by Epic Games
Epic Games is making a Fortnite universe based around Disney properties like Star Wars following a new billion-dollar partnership between the two companies......»»
How to turn off subtitles on Netflix on almost any device
Subtitles can be useful, but they can also be a pain if you can't figure out how to get rid of them. Fortunately, turning them off in Netflix is fairly simple......»»
The 8 best printers for Chromebook in 2024
Partly thanks to remote work and education, most printers on sale became compatible with the now-ubiquitous Chromebook......»»
Fans preserve and emulate Sega’s extremely rare ‘80s “AI computer”
Prolog-based Japanese education hardware sported an early touch-panel, speech synthesizer. Enlarge / "Expanding the Possibilities.....with Artificial Intelligence" (credit: SMS Power) Even massive Sega fans would be forg.....»»
Researchers analyze career pathways for gifted girls
Compared to boys, girls often excel in their secondary education results—but even the most gifted students may struggle to find their "dream job" and follow the best career path, pay grades and workplace progression to become leaders in their field.....»»
Professor debunks sex and relationship pop psychology, offers alternatives backed with science
From the Five Love Languages to the concept of "Happy Wife, Happy Life," popular culture is riddled with ideas of how sex and relationships are supposed to work, but does the science back these ideas up? According to Faculty of Health Assistant Profe.....»»
Things is going spatial with the full project manager experience on Apple Vision Pro
Culture Code’s Things, the tasks system I’ve relied on for over a decade, is going spatial for Apple Vision Pro. The standalone visionOS app brings the full project management experience to Apple’s first spatial computer. more….....»»
Q&A: For students still feeling pandemic shock the clock is ticking—report shows persistent achievement gaps
A new report from the Education Recovery Scorecard, a collaboration between the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard and the Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University, shows that some states, including Massachusetts, are still.....»»
Whether a racial minority or majority at their school, white teachers struggle with race relations
White workers' emotions about race and reactions to racial differences in the workplace are triggered by identity threat-induced culture shock, researchers suggest in a new study......»»
Examining math anxiety among middle schoolers and how it affects their performance
Math anxiety, which can begin as early as kindergarten, negatively affects students' math performance both in the moment and throughout their math education. Most research focuses on the affective or physiological aspects of math anxiety—the feelin.....»»
What’s new on Disney+ in February 2024
Disney+'s February 2024 lineup includes The Marvels, the third and final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Pixar's Self, and more......»»
Affirmative action policies to increase diversity are successful, but controversial, around the world
In a landmark judgment in June 2023, the US supreme court ruled against the use of race-conscious admissions in colleges and universities. This decision marked a controversial end to affirmative action in US higher education admissions......»»
Turning glass into a "transparent" light-energy harvester
What happens when you expose tellurite glass to femtosecond laser light? That's the question that Gözden Torun at the Galatea Lab at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, in collaboration with Tokyo Tech scientists, aimed to answer in her thesis.....»»
Locusts" sense of smell boosted with custom-made nanoparticles
Our sensory systems are highly adaptable. A person who cannot see after turning off a light in the night slowly achieves superior power to see even small objects. Women often attain a heightened sense of smell during pregnancy. How can the same senso.....»»
Community-controlled schools can create better education outcomes for First Nations students
In Australia, more than a dozen independent, community-controlled First Nations schools were set up in the 1970s and '80s. These schools, some still in operation, offered culturally and linguistically relevant education to First Nations students refl.....»»
The Galaxy S24 Rugged Phone Case from Rokform that’s turning heads
Rokform's newly released Rugged series cases bring serious protection and innovative features to the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, ensuring durability and functionality......»»
Best Buy"s Samsung S24 preorder deal can save you up to $870 on unlocked devices
Samsung's latest Galaxy launch is upon us, and with this S24 pre-order deal, you can upgrade to the newest devices with up to $870 in savings when turning in a qualified trade-in. Plus, land a $150 e-gift card when you shop through Best Buy.Shop the.....»»
Landscape Architect: Work, Salaries, Jobs, Education and Ethics
Landscape architects specialize in designing outdoor spaces and landscapes, ranging from public parks and gardens to college campuses and private residences. The primary responsibilities of landscape architects involve creating attractive, functional.....»»
Interior Architect: Work, Salaries, Jobs, Education and Ethics
Interior designers or interior architects are design professionals who specialize in creating functional, aesthetically pleasing, and safe interior spaces within buildings. Their primary focus is on the interior of structures, and they play a crucial.....»»
Residential Architect: Work, Salaries, Jobs, Education, and Ethics
Residential architects design residential buildings, including private homes, apartment complexes, and townhouses. The key responsibilities of a residential architect include meeting with clients, developing initial designs, preparing detailed plans,.....»»