Double-dose algebra pays off in college if students are paired with helpful peers
A trio of researchers, one from Saint Louis University, the other two from the University of Chicago, has found that offering double-dose algebra instruction to struggling 9th grade students can lead to later benefits in college—but only if the stu.....»»
Samsung Wants to Double Down on Health Data Research
Meet Samsung Health Research Stack. The post Samsung Wants to Double Down on Health Data Research appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s no stranger when it comes to tech-based health research – in addition to its many wearable.....»»
ChatGPT subscription cost could potentially double in a few years; OpenAI raising $7 billion
According to a report from The New York Times, OpenAI is planning on gradually increasing the price of ChatGPT+ over the course of the next five years. This information was obtained from internal documents that are being circulated to potential inves.....»»
The price of ChatGPT Plus could more than double in the next five years
The current subscription price of $20 a month is tipped to climb as high as $44 by 2029......»»
Meta pays the price for storing hundreds of millions of passwords in plaintext
Company failed to follow one of the most sacrosanct rules for password storage. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Officials in Ireland have fined Meta $101 million for storing hundreds of millions of user passwords in plain.....»»
Teacher strikes are effective in increasing wages, working conditions, study finds
A detailed study of more than 770 teacher strikes in the United States between 2007 and 2023 found that the strikes benefit teachers and classrooms, and have no measurable impact on students......»»
PlayStation has quietly doubled the price of Horizon Zero Dawn on PS4
If you wanted to get Horizon Zero Dawn for PS4, you'll have to pay double the price for it starting today thanks to a surprise PlayStation price hike......»»
Microsoft is giving up control of the Copilot key
Microsoft brings helpful features and fixes with the new KB5043186 Windows 11 Insider Preview Build, including the ability to customize the Copilot key......»»
Climate-smart grazing: Study shows how weather mitigates nitrogen runoff
Livestock production is an important component of U.S. agriculture, with global demand for meat and dairy expected to double in the coming decades. This increase will lead to intensified grazing on U.S. grasslands, potentially exacerbating water qual.....»»
Violence, harassment from students is overwhelmingly "part of the job" for Saskatchewan education sector workers
Saskatchewan education sector workers are experiencing disturbing levels of workplace violence and harassment, says a new report spotlighting a situation that has reached "a breaking point," according to its authors......»»
Fecal transplants reduce ADHD and anxiety symptoms in dogs with epilepsy, researchers find
Researchers from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and Center for Systems Neuroscience in Hannover, Germany have discovered that fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) can reduce negative mental health symptoms i.....»»
Obama"s 2012 reelection tied to better mental health in educated Black men, study suggests
Following Barack Obama's reelection as U.S. president in 2012, the mental health of college-educated Black men improved significantly, while those who didn't attend college reported worse mental health, according to new research from Rice University.....»»
Colleges barred from offering money to student-athletes are offering them multimillion-dollar coaches instead
West Virginia University research has revealed that college football coaches' paychecks influence the quality of the players they're able to recruit......»»
Bird flu is spreading rapidly in California; infected herds double over weekend
The state reported its first infected herds on August 30. Enlarge / Cows being milked in Wisconsin on May 8, 2024. (credit: Getty | Matthew Ludak) The H5N1 bird flu appears to be stampeding through dairy farms in Califo.....»»
New physics needed? Experts suggest possibility of updating fundamental physics concepts
An unexpected finding about how our universe formed is again raising the question: do we need new physics? The answer could fundamentally change what physics students are taught in classes around the world......»»
Gavin Newsom vetoes a first-in-the-nation attempt to employ undocumented students
Gavin Newsom vetoes a first-in-the-nation attempt to employ undocumented students.....»»
Boca double homicide: Boynton man arrested in Georgia after shooting at beachfront hotel
Boca double homicide: Boynton man arrested in Georgia after shooting at beachfront hotel.....»»
Benedict College student wins $692,000 jury award for landlord’s tossing his belongings
Benedict College student wins $692,000 jury award for landlord’s tossing his belongings.....»»
Austin airport proposes new plan to nearly double in size in largest expansion ever
Austin airport proposes new plan to nearly double in size in largest expansion ever.....»»
Double-edged STING: A new pathway involved in aging
A protein called STING, previously shown to control a pathway that contributes to antiviral signaling, also plays an important role in cellular stress clearance and cell survival, according to a new paper published in Molecular Cell......»»
Targeted interventions add five months" progress for students with SEND
Targeted interventions can raise overall educational outcomes for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by an average of five months, compared to teaching-as-usual or standard interventions, finds a report by UCL researchers.....»»