Don"t say math is hard: How parents can help children succeed at math
Students are heading back to school and university next week but many may be feeling nervous about tackling mathematics, thanks to its fearsome reputation......»»
Why frequent flyers shouldn’t buy the USB-C AirPods Max
You may be tempted to buy the new AirPods Max with USB-C for a frequent flyer this holiday season, but we don't think that's a good idea......»»
School did nothing wrong when it punished student for using AI, court rules
Student "indiscriminately copied and pasted text," including AI hallucinations. A federal court yesterday ruled against parents who sued a Massachusetts school district for punish.....»»
This Asus laptop with Copilot+ is $350 off at Best Buy
From its gorgeous OLED screen to its powerful CPU and graphics capabilities, the Asus Vivobook is hard to say no to, especially when it’s marked down to $550......»»
Math-selective US universities reduce gender gap in STEM fields, analysis finds
Nationally, men in colleges and universities currently outpace women in earning physics, engineering, and computer science (PECS) degrees by an approximate ratio of 4:1. To better understand the factors driving these gaps, NYU researchers analyzed ba.....»»
Wild chimpanzees play as adults to better cooperate as a group, researchers suggest
Compared to children, adults don't play as much, but social play into adulthood is considered a universal human trait. Play has a role in building tolerance, cohesion, bonding, and cooperation. By comparison, play in adults of other species has been.....»»
Holiday Gaming Hub
Every fall, video game publishers kick into high gear to get their biggest releases out in time for holiday shopping. We’re here to make sure you don’t get overwhelmed. Our Holiday Gaming hub will give you all the news on the season’s hottest g.....»»
Plant biologists show how two genes work together to trigger embryo formation in rice
Rice is a staple food crop for more than half the world's population, but most farmers don't grow high-yielding varieties because the seeds are too expensive. Researchers from the University of California's Davis and Berkeley campuses have identified.....»»
These are my favorite HomeKit accessories this holiday season
HomeKit accessories are always near the top of my holiday wishlist every year. I love making my home as smart as possible, but it’s often hard to justify spending my own money on these types of accessories. Here are some of my go-to smart home.....»»
School social workers an underutilized resource as mental health challenges in children sees increase
Youth in America are experiencing a mental health crisis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reports that an increasing number of students are experiencing symptoms of hopelessness, depression, and anxiety, alo.....»»
Apple Watch 2024 holiday shopping guide: Series 10, Ultra 2, SE, and more
Holiday shopping for an Apple Watch and don’t know where to start? Look no further than our Apple Watch 2024 holiday shopping guide as we take you through every option, key differences, and buying tips. more….....»»
Next year’s iPhone 17 decision will be harder than ever for users like me
Most years, it’s not very hard to decide which iPhone model to buy. I always go with a Pro model—usually the smaller of the two. But with next year’s iPhone 17 line and the expected ultra-thin 17 Air model, my purchase decision will be harder t.....»»
Parents lie to children all the time—but they should think twice about it
Parents frequently lie to their children. "No, you can't have any chocolate—it's all gone," when there's a jumbo bar of Dairy Milk in the cupboard. "No, you can't have my phone to watch YouTube—the battery's flat," when it's at a solid 65%......»»
Report shows disparity in views of child participation in community services
Western Sydney University is highlighting a report titled "Did you hear me? Children and Young People's Experiences of Participation in Community Services," developed by The Practice Project, this UNICEF's World Children's Day, Wednesday, 20 November.....»»
Carbon credits scheme failing threatened species, says study
New research shows that most areas under a federal government scheme designed to reduce carbon emissions or store carbon don't protect the habitat of threatened species......»»
When picking schools, don"t get stuck on single-sex vs. co-ed—ask whether all students supported and included
If parents have a choice, the decision about where to send a child to school and what will be best for them can be a really difficult one......»»
Valve adds DLSS 3 to SteamOS backend, but don’t expect an Nvidia Steam Deck
A new update for Valve's Proton compatibility layer for Linux adds DLSS 3 support, along with a long list of bug fixes......»»
Control Ultimate Edition Mac version will be available on February 12, 2025
A Mac version of the popular console game Control Ultimate Edition will launch on February 12 next year, says developer Remedy. We don’t yet know the specs required to run it, but we can be certain that it will be limited to M-Series Macs ….....»»
Dramatic decline in Tongariro"s native plants as invasive heather spreads
Native plants in the Tongariro National Park are being hit hard by the spread of invasive heather with a 40% to 50% drop in native species in some areas, a new study published in Oecologia has found......»»
Engineered antibiotic D22 shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria
Antibacterial drugs are important for treating infections. But increasingly, bacterial resistance to current drugs—so they don't work well, or even at all—means new ones are urgently needed......»»
Death Stranding 2: everything we know so far
The trailer probably raised more questions than answers about Death Stranding 2. We don't know it all, but here's everything we do know about the upcming sequel......»»