Arguments for and against "high-stakes" exams: The evidence for using them doesn"t stack up
Across Australia, students are receiving and digesting important exam results. University students began receiving their semester 2 results at the end of November. This week and early next week, Year 12 students are also receiving their final marks......»»
Get these Sony wireless headphones for $100 for Memorial Day
If you want a solid set of headphones without paying really high prices, this early Memorial Day deal on the Sony WHCH720N is perfect......»»
Best Memorial Day 8K TV deals: Get up to $2,000 off a high-resolution TV
Make your investment in an 8K TV a bit easier on the wallet by taking advantage of this year's Memorial Day deals, which offer discounts of as much as $2,000......»»
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang doesn’t wear a watch. Here’s why
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang doesn’t wear a watch. Here’s why.....»»
Northeast Kansas forecast to see potential Saturday for large hail, high winds, tornadoes
Northeast Kansas forecast to see potential Saturday for large hail, high winds, tornadoes.....»»
Life in water and mud: Colombians fed up with constant flooding
The Berrio family moves around their home on raised planks, upon which their beds and furniture have been raised, to avoid the knee-high, murky waters that have invaded their modest brick house......»»
There’s a Missing Human in Misinformation Fixes
Misinformation solutions target a rational, ethical ideal who doesn’t exist; to combat misinfo, we need to start with a richer concept of the human.....»»
Are the Microplastics Found in Testicles a Health Danger?
Evidence shows microplastics can end up in many different organs and may harm reproductive health.....»»
ShotSpotter improves detection and response to gunfire, but doesn"t reduce crime, research finds
ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology has delivered as promised in terms of enabling police to quickly detect and respond to gunshots in two American cities, research from Northeastern University finds......»»
3D-MAT, a thermal protection material for the Artemis Generation
The 3-Dimensional Multifunctional Ablative Thermal Protection System (3D-MAT) is a thermal protection material developed as a critical component of Orion, NASA's newest spacecraft built for human deep space missions. It is able to maintain a high lev.....»»
Anker’s Soundcore Life Q20 Headphones are on sale for up to 30% Less!
The Q20 heapdhones pack some neat features. The post Anker’s Soundcore Life Q20 Headphones are on sale for up to 30% Less! appeared first on Phandroid. Good-sounding audio doesn’t need to be expensive – this is true with.....»»
Scientists develop technique to analyze RNA structures in ultra-high definition
Scientists at the University of Nottingham have developed a technique to analyze the atomic-level structure of RNA molecules with exceptional precision and speed, and are the first in the world to use the method to examine structural changes in RNA w.....»»
New jobs in doubt as Ford and GM change plans for massive Michigan EV factories
Delays and fewer jobs have become recurring themes for high-profile automotive projects in Michigan, which has bet billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded incentives on the EV transition......»»
Canon imageClass MF654cdw review: a low-cost, high-quality color laser printer
Canon's imageClass MF654cdw is a high-quality color laser printer at a budget price, so we checked what tradeoffs were made to make it so affordable......»»
Man with loaded rifle arrested at Charlotte high school
Man with loaded rifle arrested at Charlotte high school.....»»
Study identifies high-performance alternative to conventional ferroelectrics
Lighting a gas grill, getting an ultrasound, using an ultrasonic toothbrush—these actions involve the use of materials that can translate an electric voltage into a change in shape and vice versa......»»
2024 sees continued increase in ransomware activity
In this Help Net Security video, Ryan Bell, Threat Intelligence Manager at Corvus Insurance, discusses how ransomware will continue to grow in 2024. In January, Corvus reported that global ransomware attacks in 2023 set a record high, surpassing 2022.....»»
Ransomware fallout: 94% experience downtime, 40% face work stoppage
Within the last 12 months, 48% of organizations identified evidence of a successful breach within their environment, according to Arctic Wolf. To fully understand the gravity of this statistic, it is important to understand that, although 48% of thes.....»»
Apple is ignoring Congo"s accusations over conflict materials, say lawyers
Lawyers for the Congo government say that Apple has not responded to its requests over the use of conflict minerals in the iPhone and other devices — and that it has new evidence against the company.Apple has been asked to verify that it doesn't us.....»»
Parents of the year: Scavenging raptors demonstrate high level of collaboration in raising chicks
Let's face it, scavengers have a bad reputation. However, according to a new paper published in the Journal of Raptor Research, pairs of scavenging falcons called Chimango caracaras (Milvago chimango) demonstrate an endearing level of collaboration w.....»»
Toyota"s Tesla-fighting future factory is EV-making tour de force
Toyota is plotting a massive manufacturing overhaul for the electric vehicle era to make its next-gen EVs low cost, lightweight and high tech......»»