Children in England struggling at school entry more likely to face disadvantage at age 16–17, according to study
School readiness at age 4–5 could help predict unemployment and education drop-out at age 16–17, according to a study led by the University of Leeds with Lancaster University. Children who were behind in their development at age 4–5 were almost.....»»
Survivor of Parkland school massacre wins ownership of shooter"s name in lawsuit settlement
Survivor of Parkland school massacre wins ownership of shooter"s name in lawsuit settlement.....»»
Madden 25: 3 Reasons to Pre-Order & 5 Reasons to Wait
Madden 25 pre-orders are live. And while there are some great reasons to pre-order a copy right now, there are also some great reasons to put your wallet away and wait. The latest entry in EA’s popular Madden series is headed to Xbox One, Xbox.....»»
Outage from CDK cyberattacks could cost dealers $1 billion, study says
Anderson Economic Group said affected dealers could be out about $600 million after two weeks and could lose roughly $1 billion if the dealer management system shutdown lasts until the July 4 holiday weekend. Its calculations include estimated losses.....»»
We date and marry people who are attractive as we are, new analysis finds
In good news for our egos, both men and women were pretty accurate at rating their own physical attractiveness, according to a new study. Couples also tended to be well-matched on their attractiveness, suggesting that we largely date and marry people.....»»
Study reveals the microbes vital to a healthy Brisbane River
A unique method of monitoring river health has uncovered an army of tiny organisms fighting to protect the Brisbane River......»»
Deals: 1TB M4 iPad Pro $100 off, M3 Pro MacBook Pro $400 off, Twelve South gear 50% off, Apple accessories from $5, more
Today’s roundup of deals is an exciting one folks. We have the best prices ever on the 1TB M4 iPad Pro with both 11-inch and 13-inch models seeing straight up $100 price drops alongside a new low on the entry-level config at $928. Those offers join.....»»
Study: Scribes in ancient Egypt had really poor posture during work
There were degenerative joint changes in the spines, shoulders, knees, hips, and ankles. Enlarge / Statues depicting the high dignitary Nefer and his wife (Abusir, Egypt). (credit: Martin Frouz/Czech Institute of Egyptology/Char.....»»
Clean Water Act leaves about 55% of water flowing out of rivers vulnerable to pollution, study suggests
The Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that rivers that only flow in response to weather events—called ephemeral streams—do not fall under the protection of the Clean Water Act. Research published in the journal Science, led by University of Massachuset.....»»
Ram tops J.D. Power quality survey; Porsche is No. 1 premium brand
Ram climbed to first place in the 2024 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study, but fellow Stellantis brand Dodge dropped to last. Porsche was No. 1 among premium brands......»»
NASA Desperately Needs New Spacesuits. Private Firms Are Struggling to Make Them
Collins Aerospace is expected to back out of a contract with NASA, while high interest rates and a difficult supply chain environment have affected Axiom......»»
Three new extinct walnut species discovered in high Arctic mummified forest
In a new study, scientists describe three new, but long-extinct, walnut species on an island above the Arctic Circle. The fossils were discovered further north than any known walnut species, living or extinct, and represent some of the oldest-known r.....»»
New study investigates the reconstruction of the intertropical convergence zone
The study focuses on the so-called Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), a low-pressure trough near the equator whose position and intensity changes seasonally with the position of the sun. Trade winds from the northern and southern hemispheres meet.....»»
Teaching biology—no more stressing out over structural formulas
Structural formulas are a source of dread for many students, but they're an essential tool in biology lessons. A joint study has shown that the stress levels of students working with chemical formulas are significantly reduced if they are given simpl.....»»
Study projects loss of brown macroalgae and seagrasses with global environmental change
Researchers predict that climate change will drive a substantial redistribution of brown seaweeds and seagrasses at the global scale. The projected changes are alarming due to the fundamental role of seaweeds and seagrasses in coastal ecosystems, and.....»»
What can social media tell us about public views on climate change?
IIASA researchers contributed to a new study, analyzing the main narratives in public discussions of climate change on social media. The research is published in the journal Current Research in Environmental Sustainability......»»
Pacific cod can"t rely on coastal safe havens for protection during marine heat waves, study finds
During recent periods of unusually warm water in the Gulf of Alaska, young Pacific cod in near shore safe havens where they typically spend their adolescence did not experience the protective effects those areas typically provide, a new Oregon State.....»»
China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US
China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US.....»»
Week 2 of CDK outage changes dealers" way of doing business
Dealerships that quickly cobbled together workarounds with old-school techniques and by having other DMS providers have fared better with the "nuisance.".....»»
Only 4% of teen football academy prospects make top tier, study finds
Just 4% of talented teen academy prospects make it to the top tier of professional football, a new study has shown. A sample of nearly 200 players, aged between 13–18, also revealed only 6% of the budding ballers even go on to play in lower leagues.....»»
Study determines stellar mass and origin of a protostellar system
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have conducted molecular line observations of a protostellar system known as VLA 1623. Results of the observational campaign, published June 18 on the pre-print server arXiv,.....»»