Children are more curious than apes, often choosing a "mystery box" over a certain reward
Children are more curious to explore the unknown than great apes, but after a glimpse of the potential rewards, apes learn to investigate uncertain options, Alejandro Sánchez-Amaro at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany.....»»
Apple doubles MacBook Air base RAM to 16GB on M2 and M3 models
In a surprise move, Apple has doubled the base RAM configuration on M2 and M3 MacBook Air models. Both MacBook Air models will now include 16GB RAM out-of-the-box, up from 8GB. The RAM increase comes without a change in price. more….....»»
Here we go again - Apple again rumored to buy Intel
Apple left Intel behind four years ago now, but a resurrected rumor says Apple is thinking about buying the long-running chipmaker. It's absolute nonsense, but if it ever happened, it would make a curious end to the Wintel story.It's not exactly like.....»»
New image recognition technique for counting particles provides diffusion information
A team of scientists have invented a new technique to determine the dynamics of microscopic interacting particles by using image recognition to count the number of particles in an imaginary box. By changing the size of the observation box, such count.....»»
NASA’s oldest active astronaut is also one of the most curious humans
"We made the mistake of peeking out the Cupola windows." For his most recent trip to the International Space Station, in lieu of bringing coffee or some other beverage in his "per.....»»
My family lived the horrors of Native American boarding schools. Why Biden"s apology doesn"t go far enough
I am a direct descendant of family members that were forced as children to attend either a U.S. government-operated or church-run Indian boarding school. They include my mother, all four of my grandparents and the majority of my great-grandparents......»»
How social interactions evolve in schools: Study reveals people tend to gravitate towards groups of similar sizes
A recent study published in Nature Communications uncovers how human social interactions evolve in group settings, providing a perspective on the dynamic nature of social networks. By analyzing how university students and preschool children form and.....»»
People paid $50,000 to reserve Tesla"s new Roadster nearly 7 years ago. Its launch date remains a mystery.
People paid $50,000 to reserve Tesla"s new Roadster nearly 7 years ago. Its launch date remains a mystery......»»
Costco product recalled due to listeria that could be “fatal” in children, FDA says
Costco product recalled due to listeria that could be “fatal” in children, FDA says.....»»
Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 turntable review: an all-in-one for vinyl fun
Pro-Ject Audio's Juke Box E1 combines a solid amplifier and turntable in one for those beginner audiophiles who don't want to fuss with components......»»
Venom: The Last Dance is already falling short at the box office
Its opening weekend may have only just begun, but Venom 3 is already falling short of its franchise's standards at the box office......»»
Where did kissing come from? Study introduces the "groomer"s final kiss hypothesis"
A team at the University of Warwick is suggesting that human kissing evolved from grooming behaviors observed in ancestral great apes. In a study, "The Evolutionary Origin of Human Kissing," published in Evolutionary Anthropology, the researchers int.....»»
Schools need a new approach in identifying special educational needs
The assessment system for children and young people with additional needs in England is failing......»»
3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (October 25-27)
Get ready for Halloween with a trio of great Hulu movies that dive into horror, including a predecessor to a recent box office hit and a 2024 indie smash......»»
Red Magic’s Next Phones Might be Ridiculously Large
Other details such as pricing and availability are a mystery at the moment. The post Red Magic’s Next Phones Might be Ridiculously Large appeared first on Phandroid. With the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip now official, we’ve gotten a.....»»
Did some of Earth"s water come from the solar wind?
The source of Earth's water is an enduring mystery that extends to exoplanets and the notion of habitability. In broad terms, Earth's water was either part of the planet from the beginning of its formation in the solar nebula or delivered later, mayb.....»»
Risky choices: How US laws affect migrant children"s journeys to border
U.S. immigration law and the legal categorizations it imposes on migrants shape the journeys of migrant children from Central America as they move through Mexico toward the southern U.S. border, according to a new Yale study......»»
New feature allows children to report inappropriate content directly to Apple
A new feature rolled out as part of the iOS 18.2 beta allows children in Australia to report inappropriate content directly to Apple.Image Credit: AppleThe feature is an extension of Apple's safety measures that are included in iOS 17. These features.....»»
There"s a crisis in special educational needs provision: Here"s the situation across the UK and Ireland
In the UK and Ireland, children who have significant special educational needs and disabilities can receive their education outside mainstream school. This often takes place in "special schools" or "special classes.".....»»
Students with special educational needs require specialist teachers in mainstream classrooms
A new report from the National Audit Office into special educational needs provision in England has concluded that despite a significant increase in investment over the last decade, "the system is still not delivering better outcomes for children and.....»»
Peter Todd in hiding after being “unmasked” as bitcoin creator
An HBO documentary says he is the real Satoshi Nakamoto. When Canadian developer Peter Todd found out that a new HBO documentary, Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, was set to i.....»»