If Kids Really Knew STEM
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1,500 kids got bogus homeopathic pellets instead of lifesaving vaccines in NY
The midwife paid a fine and is barred from accessing the state's vaccine records system. Enlarge / Vials containing pills for homeopathic remedies are displayed at Ainsworths Pharmacy on August 26, 2005, in London. (credit: Getty.....»»
Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence
Like most kids of the 1990s, I attended a school that used the original DARE program as a cornerstone initiative in the war on drugs. Congressional funding for this Drug Abuse Resistance Education program surged to over US$10 million per year by 2002.....»»
Teen sued Utah over social media law requiring curfew for minors
Platforms found harming Utah kids will face "crushing" fines starting March 1. Enlarge / Utah high school student Hannah Zoulek sued Utah to block the Social Media Regulation Act from taking effect March 1. (credit: thefire.org).....»»
Stem cell study throws our understanding of gene regulation for a loop
The blueprint for human life lies within the DNA in the nucleus of each of our cells. In human cells, around six and a half feet of this genetic material must be condensed to fit inside the nucleus. DNA condensation is not random. To function properl.....»»
10 best YouTube videos for kids
The best YouTube videos for kids including a mix of fun, entertaining, educational, ones that promote positive values, and some silliness, too......»»
Cancer-related mutations appear in stem cell derivatives used in regenerative medicine, shows study
Human pluripotent stem cells are cells that have two very important traits—a seemingly endless proliferative capability and the amazing ability to give rise to any cell in our body. These characteristics make these cells a great tool for research o.....»»
Onlookers gather to witness incredible moment bison herd is released back into wild: ‘They knew they were home’
Onlookers gather to witness incredible moment bison herd is released back into wild: ‘They knew they were home’.....»»
Twitch layoffs staff as platform is officially not profitable
Twitch layoffs occur as CEO Dan Clancy reveals in a candid interview that Twitch is not profitable as it is right now. The post Twitch layoffs staff as platform is officially not profitable appeared first on Phandroid. We always knew that.....»»
The gaming smartphone is dead
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has arrived at CES 2024, but it seems to have put the final nail in the coffin of the gaming smartphone as we knew it. Here's why......»»
Kids start paying attention to accuracy at about age 4
Early on, they're likely to trust humans; a bit later, performance matters more. Enlarge / Why wouldn't you trust this little guy? He's so cute! (credit: Thamrongpat Theerathammakorn) Making mistakes is human, but it's n.....»»
Engaging children with science helps with long-term interest in STEM, research finds
Engaging children early with science can have long term impacts on subject choices at GCSE and A level, and improve uptake of STEM subjects, according to new research......»»
With only the pawprints, researchers study elusive bobcat
One Sunday morning in February of 2021, Dave Duffy's kids told him they had just seen a bobcat through the window of their home near the University of Florida's Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience outside St. Augustine, Florida. They knew their.....»»
MSI Claw handheld hands-on: it’s more significant than you think
We knew the MSI Claw was coming based on some big leaks that emerged prior to CES, but the handheld is still more significant than you might imagine......»»
MSI’s Claw handheld is more significant than you think
We knew the MSI Claw was coming from some big leaks before CES, but the handheld is still more significant than you might imagine......»»
CES 2024: HyperX has a new line of gaming products just for kids
HyperX's Cloud Mini Headsets, Clutch Tanto Mini Wired Controller, and Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini mouse could be your child's next favorite gaming accessories......»»
Nvidia did the unthinkable with the RTX 4080 Super
We all knew that Nvidia would launch Super graphics cards, but the RTX 4080 Super still managed to surprise me......»»
Two features missing from Apple’s Screen Time parental controls
Have kids with and iPads? As a parent, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with Apple’s Screen Time feature. These parental controls can be found in the Settings app under the Screen Time section on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Screen Time par.....»»
The best PC games for kids
They might not get as much attention as others, but there are plenty of great PC games for kids. From platformers to sims, here are the best PC games for kids......»»
ChatGPT bombs test on diagnosing kids’ medical cases with 83% error rate
It was bad at recognizing relationships and needs selective training, researchers say. Enlarge / Dr. Greg House has a better rate of accurately diagnosing patients than ChatGPT. (credit: Getty | Alan Zenuk/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUni.....»»
Women from low socio-economic backgrounds see themselves as less talented, finds study
Women from low socio-economic backgrounds consider themselves to be less talented than all other groups—even if they show the same performance levels. This misconception contributes to the pronounced disadvantage in domains such as STEM subjects, w.....»»