Here"s Why Bionic Reading Is Going Viral
Bionic Reading will allow readers to consume content very quickly and still retain all the information they need. Bionic Reading will allow readers to consume conten.....»»
Superatomic semiconductor sets a speed record for ballistic flow
Semiconductors—most notably, silicon—underpin the computers, cellphones, and other electronic devices that power our daily lives, including the device on which you are reading this article......»»
Chloroplasts do more than photosynthesis: They"re also a key player in plant immunity
Scientists have long known that chloroplasts help plants turn the sun's energy into food, but a new study, led by plant biologists at the University of California, Davis, shows that they are also essential for plant immunity to viral and bacterial pa.....»»
Instagram sorry for translation error that put “terrorist” in Palestinian bios
Meta's issues handling pro-Palestine content are systemic, expert says. Enlarge / Palestine's flag. (credit: Wong Yu Liang | Moment) Meta has apologized after a 404 Media report investigating a viral TikTok video confirm.....»»
Alan Wake 2 preload guide: release time, file size, and preorder
It's time to go back to the Dark Place. Alan Wake 2 is nearly upon us, but you can be ready for the battle ahead by reading up on all the game's preload details.....»»
Top Israel/Hamas misinformation spreaders use Elon Musk’s paid “verification”
Report: 74% of X's most viral misinformation posts are from "verified" users. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Nathan Stirk ) "Verified" accounts on Elon Musk's X platform spread nearly three-quarters of the 250 most vira.....»»
Some kids with reading difficulties can also have reading anxiety—what can parents do?
Australian children are facing some big challenges. NAPLAN data shows about one in three students in years 3 to 9 are behind in reading-related skills. It is also estimated about one in seven children have poor mental health......»»
Understanding the barriers college students face to healthy leisure activities
College students face different, often co-occurring barriers that may prevent them from participating in healthy leisure activities, like exercising or reading for pleasure, according to new research led by Penn State College of Health and Human Deve.....»»
Scientists discover new molecule that combats viral infection in bacteria
A Ph.D. researcher at the University of St Andrews studying microbes in the human gut has discovered a new molecule that acts as a "distress signal" when viruses are detected. The research is published in the journal Nature......»»
Grouping English learners in classrooms yields no benefit in reading development, new study finds
Grouping English learners together in classrooms, a longstanding practice in schools, has no impact—positive or negative—on reading development for elementary school students, shows a new study by a team of literacy education researchers......»»
Math disabilities hold many students back. Schools often don"t screen for them
Laura Jackson became seriously concerned about her daughter and math when the girl was in third grade. While many of her classmates flew through multiplication tests, Jackson's daughter relied on her fingers to count, had difficulty reading clocks an.....»»
Tyla, the singer behind the "Water" dance, shows you how to do the viral TikTok trend
Tyla's "Water" dance trend is all over TikTok, and she's now giving us a tutorial on how she does it. Referring to Tyla as "the singer behind the TikTok 'Water' dance trend" feels painfully reductionist. While many know the South African songst.....»»
You wrote a book! Now make a viral TikTok about it.
Authors can no longer succeed in their craft by writing alone. They must embody multiple roles: writers, publicists, digital marketers, and social media managers. Here's how that's affecting writers and their work. Authors can no longer succeed.....»»
"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" invites fans to dance, sing, and flip in movie theater aisles
Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' concert movie brought Swifties to the theatres, as several viral videos of fans singing, dancing, and flipping take over our timelines — including one of Taylor Lautner. Welcome to the world post-Taylor Swift: T.....»»
Tracking emotions on social media to predict which posts go viral
It doesn't take a scientist to know that a Facebook post bursting with party popper emojis or angry face symbols gets more reactions and shares than a flat, factual account of a child's graduation or an airline's villainous customer service......»»
Tips for Reading Your Vehicle Purchase Agreement
You’ve found that perfect truck or SUV that checks all the right boxes. And now it comes time to check a few more boxes and sign a few lines so you can seal the deal. Being presented with your vehicle purchase agreement can be a bit intimidating, b.....»»
Viral concept imagines Vision Pro ‘live deepfakes’ feature, but Apple’s rules mean it’s not possible
As we wait for Apple’s Vision Pro to officially launch in 2024, developers have been working on third-party apps for its visionOS spatial computing platform. While it’s not something that will be possible (at least without some serious jailbreaki.....»»
18 classic viral videos that will always be hilarious
From the 'Falling Grape Lady' to 'Keyboard Cat' take a look at some of the most iconic viral videos that will forever be funny. It’s Viral Market Crash week on Mashable. Join us as we take stock of the viral economy and investigate how th.....»»
RIP Stoneman Willie: US mummy buried after 128 years
After more than a century living with a macabre mystery, the US town of Reading, Pennsylvania closed the casket Saturday on its oddest-ever resident—a mummified man who was finally buried......»»
RIP Stoneman Willie: US mummy to be buried after 128 years
After more than a century living with a macabre mystery, the US town of Reading, Pennsylvania is finally closing the casket on its oddest-ever resident—a mummified man set to be buried Saturday......»»
Users find that Facebook’s new AI stickers can generate Elmo with a knife
Instagram, Messenger AI feature goes viral for bizarre user-created stickers. Enlarge / A selection of AI-generated stickers created in Facebook Messenger and shared on social media site X. (credit: Meta) Less than a wee.....»»