"Think of the whole child, not just their ears"
There is a fierce debate raging in the deaf community......»»
Apple Plans To Scan US iPhones for Child Abuse Imagery
Apple intends to install software on American iPhones to scan for child abuse imagery, Financial Times is reporting citing people briefed on the plans, raising alarm among security researchers who warn that it could open the door to surveillance of m.....»»
Apple Confirms It Will Begin Scanning iCloud Photos for Child Abuse Images
Apple will roll out a technology that will allow the company to detect and report known child sexual abuse material to law enforcement in a way it says will preserve user privacy. From a report: Apple told TechCrunch that the detection of child sexua.....»»
Scientist aids in ID of child in the state"s oldest cold case
A toddler who was found dead in Oregon 58 years ago has finally been identified, thanks to a concerted effort involving local, state and national law enforcement, genetic genealogists and a University of Oregon scientist......»»
Online science and math resources for teachers of young children
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease and people return to the workplace this fall, many young children will return to child care centers, preschools and family child care homes. The University of Illinois Chicago's College of Education is reminding.....»»
How inheritance laws affect child height in India
Can an inheritance law lead to taller children? The answer is a qualified yes, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York......»»
Why Canadian dads are more involved in raising their kids than American fathers
Thirty-five years ago, Canadian and American dads were doing a similar amount of child rearing, relative to mothers. Surveys from the mid 1980s showed that Canadian men spent 38% of the time that Canadian women spent on child care, and American men s.....»»
Iconic Japanese Videogame Music Incorporated Into Olympic Opening Ceremony
"Fans of Japanese video games couldn't believe their ears as Olympic athletes paraded into Tokyo's National Stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2020 Games on Friday..." reports the Huffington Post. During the Parade of Nations section of the.....»»
Relive the video rental experience with "The Last Video Store" on PSVR
As a child of the 90s, it’s weird to think that today’s kids don’t have any concept of video rental stores. A trip to Blockbuster was an emotion-filled experience, for sure. After rushing in and confirming that all 26 copies of the new release.....»»
Imaging tool under development exposes concealed detonators—and their charge
Behold the neutron, the middle child of subatomic particles. At times overshadowed by its electrically charged siblings the proton and the electron, neutrons quietly play important roles in national security. They start nuclear reactions for weapons.....»»
New UK study reveals extent of brain complications in children hospitalized with COVID-19
Although the risk of a child being admitted to hospital due to COVID-19 is small, a new UK study has found that around 1 in 20 of children hospitalized with COVID-19 develop brain or nerve complications linked to the viral infection......»»
Why the outdoors should be an integral part of every early learning and child-care program
Bilateral negotiations are underway to move the historic federal commitment to a Canada-wide early learning and child-care system from vision to reality. Expanding access for all young children in Canada will require creating and licensing more physi.....»»
What you say in the first minute after a vaccine can be key in reducing a child"s distress
New pain research finds what you say in the first minute after a vaccine can be key in reducing a child's distress......»»
US lags 79 other nations in preventing child immigration detention
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified calls to end the detention of migrant children, as cases surge among children held in crowded conditions; yet immigration detention's threats to children's fundamental rights did not begin with the current public h.....»»
Cocoa DNA testing to end slavery and child labor in chocolate industry
A new method of DNA testing on cocoa beans could revolutionize the chocolate industry, offering consumers greater reassurance about the origins and ethics of their beloved confectionery, and giving the global cocoa industry a precision tool to help e.....»»
Eat the rich, but let them build rockets in the meantime
Do you really want Bezos tackling child hunger? Do you want Musk trying to expand healthcare access? Do you want Branson to focus on voting rights? Hell no. Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic went to space (or the vicinity of space) in.....»»
Bill Gates Can Remove Melinda French Gates From Foundation In Two Years
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The New York Times: Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates have at times referred to the foundation they established together as their "fourth child." If over the next two years they can't find a way to work toge.....»»
Porn site XTube is shutting down as parent MindGeek faces lawsuit
Pornhub and its parent MindGeek have been embroiled in controversy since a damning New York Times report last December alleged the site was profiting from non-consensual videos, including those showing rape and child abuse. It led to the site stoppin.....»»
Evidence against physically punishing kids is clear, researchers say
A conclusive narrative review has found physical punishment of children is not effective in preventing child behavior problems or promoting positive outcomes and instead predicts increases in behavior problems and other poor outcomes over time......»»
More vaccine progress: This time, it’s malaria
Two recent papers describe strong protection against a difficult parasite. Enlarge / A health worker vaccinates a child against malaria in Ndhiwa, western Kenya. (credit: BRIAN ONGORO / Getty Images) The development of the COVID-19 vaccines w.....»»
Amazon introduces Reading Sidekick, a kids reading companion for Alexa, and Voice Profiles for Kids
Amazon today announced a new feature that will turn Alexa into a reading companion for children as well as new support for Alexa Voice Profiles for Kids, which personalize the child’s Alexa experience across all Echo devices in the household. T.....»»