Experts document progress under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act benefiting students with disabilities
Ten years ago, the United States passed into federal law the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), broadening the mandate of state vocational rehabilitation agencies to facilitate successful school-to-work transitions for student populatio.....»»
Education scholar calls for ecological shift to "school within a school" to give students autonomy needed for success
The essence of schooling has changed little since the 19th century, even amid calls for change and attempts at reform. A new analysis from a University of Kansas education expert calls for a paradigm shift to a "school within a school" model that loo.....»»
Can the UK"s "Online Safety Act" tame the hidden violence in leisure communities?
The UK's new Online Safety Act, programmed for implementation in the second half of next year, could reshape how social media platforms deal with harmful online content. This legislation aims to protect users by requiring platforms to swiftly remove.....»»
Experts call for mental health hubs to prevent child exploitation
Mental health hubs in areas of disadvantage are needed to protect vulnerable children from criminal exploitation, experts say in a new report......»»
Shaping effective AI governance is about balancing innovation with humanity
In this Help Net Security interview, Ben de Bont, CISO at ServiceNow, discusses AI governance, focusing on how to foster innovation while ensuring responsible oversight. He emphasizes the need for collaboration between technologists, policymakers, an.....»»
How job ads shape gender and racial segregation in UK workforce
In the UK, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) language in job advertisements (ads) could unintentionally have the reverse effect on attempts to create a more gender-balanced workplace, says a new study led by Lancaster University......»»
"Zero progress": Western states at impasse in talks on Colorado River water shortages
Seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River are ending the year at an impasse in negotiations over the writing of new rules for dealing with chronic water shortages......»»
Deformable mirror technology takes laser welding and 3D printing to new heights
Yongcui Mi has developed a new technology that enables real-time shaping and control of laser beams for laser welding and directed energy deposition using laser and wire. The innovation is based on the same mirror technology used in advanced telescop.....»»
Centromeres could be "hotspots" for evolutionary innovation
New research reveals that centromeres, which are responsible for proper cell division, can rapidly reorganize over short time scales. Biologists at the University of Rochester are calling a discovery they made in a mysterious region of the chromosome.....»»
Scientists collect "microbial fingerprints" found in household plumbing
The plumbing systems in households can teem with generally harmless microbial life, but scientists have not had an opportunity to fully document the bacterial communities within people's homes......»»
Reshaping tradition: Experts share why commonly used measuring method for fluorescence is not always appropriate
Fluorescence is a well-known phenomenon with many practical applications that has been studied for decades. Despite this, a commonly used mathematical formalism to describe how it evolves over time does not make physical sense under certain condition.....»»
Hurry! This Logitech gaming headset won’t be $58 off forever
Communicate with online cohorts in real time with the Logitech G733 Wireless Gaming Headset. Save up to $58 when you purchase at Best Buy, but act fast!.....»»
Popular Science declares Vision Pro to be gadget of the year
Vision Pro is gadget of the year, according to Popular Science. The device was also the magazine’s pick as overall innovation of the year. PopSci acknowledges the “massive price tag” of Apple’s spatial computer, but says that it represents.....»»
Analogue is the first 3D immersive collaboration app for Apple Vision Pro, Spatial 3D design app coming soon
Apple Vision Pro continues to gain new apps tailor-made for spatial computing. The latest is from the immersive experts at Spatial. It’s a brand new app called Spatial Analogue. The company describes it as “the first collaborative 3D immersive ex.....»»
Apple Vision Pro named innovation of the year, beating transparent TVs and AI cheese
Popular Science has crowned Apple's Apple Vision Pro as 2024's greatest innovation, in a report that also honors everything from a transparent TV to AI-formulated vegan cheese.Apple Vision ProIt's expensive to buy — and to build, too — and Apple.....»»
Norwegian app ‘Vipps’ is the first to support NFC wallet API on iPhone
The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation compelled Apple to grant developers greater access to the iPhone’s NFC reader, and this change was implemented earlier this year with iOS 17.4. Now, the Norwegian payment platfo.....»»
Apple may be fixing two of the Mac’s most annoying limitations
The last few years have brought the Mac new growth and innovation thanks to Apple silicon. But there are still several limitations the Mac has when compared to its potential. Fortunately, two such annoyances sound like they’re on track to finally b.....»»
Apple’s progress with slimmer iPhones sounds stunning and worrying
Thanks to the design liberties offered by an in-house modem, Apple has reportedly created an iPhone that is roughly a quarter slimmer than the iPhone 16 Pro......»»
Apple’s progress with slimmer iPhones sounds stunning, and worrying
Thanks to the design liberties offered by an in-house modem, Apple has reportedly created an iPhone that is roughly a quarter slimmer than the iPhone 16 Pro......»»
Many hybrids rank as most reliable of all vehicles, EVs progress: Consumer Reports
Many hybrid vehicles stand out as the most reliable vehicles offered on the market, according to Consumer Reports' year-end survey......»»
It’s only a matter of time before this $600 Lenovo 2-in-1 is back to $900
Equal parts laptop and tablet, the Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 is a powerhouse PC that will only run you $600 this week. But act fast! This deal could be gone soon......»»