If Kids Really Knew STEM
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Silk lines help pirate spiders trick, capture eight-legged prey
Headlamps alone illuminated the trail bisecting the Costa Rican rainforest. Having waded the black of the Tirimbina reserve so often before, Gilbert Barrantes, Laura Segura Hernández and Diego Solano Brenes knew the routine......»»
KiDS in the sky: New stellar system discovered by the Kilo-Degree Survey
Astronomers have discovered a new stellar system in the outskirts of the Milky Way as part of the Kilo-Degree Survey (KiDS). The newfound system, named Sextans II, is most likely an ultra-faint dwarf galaxy. The finding is reported in a paper publish.....»»
Charity scams get active over the holidays: Expert tips to avoid them
Abandoned animals, kids with cancer, disabled veterans: These and other pitches for charity can move your emotions and have you reaching for your credit card......»»
Fla. judge finds evidence that Tesla, Musk knew about Autopilot defect
The ruling is a setback for Tesla after the company won two product liability trials in California earlier this year over the Autopilot driver assistant system......»»
New teaching framework aims to make short STEM training effective, inclusive and scalable
Success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) demands keeping up with the latest tools and techniques. The AI boom, for example, has made coding and data management skills integral. But going back to school isn't an option for m.....»»
280 million e-bikes are slashing oil demand far more than electric vehicles
E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in the world. Enlarge (credit: RyanLJane via Getty) We hop in the car to get groceries or drop kids at school. But while the car is convenient, th.....»»
LumaFusion for iPhone 15 now lets you edit like a pro from external storage
When Apple introduced the new iPhone 15 lineup with USB-C, we knew that it was going to unlock a lot of new hardware and software use cases – especially when you consider that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max also have support for much faster USB3 spe.....»»
Lumafusion for iPhone 15 now lets you edit like a pro from external storage
When Apple introduced the new iPhone 15 lineup with USB-C, we knew that it was going to unlock a lot of new hardware and software use cases. Especially when you consider that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max also have support for much faster USB3 speeds.....»»
Undergraduate"s writing program demonstrates the power of storytelling in STEM
Elea Abisamra published her first book in fifth grade. Before she became a Virginia Tech College of Science student majoring in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, Abisamra's grade school years were focused on her love of writing......»»
Pok Pok Montessori-inspired iOS app gets Dinosaur toy following App of the Year nomination
A brand new Dinosaur toy has arrived today as a major update for the wonderful Montessori-inspired iOS app Pok Pok. The new hands-on prehistoric experience encourages kids’ growth with role play, cause and effect, collecting, problem-solving, patie.....»»
Judge tosses social platforms’ Section 230 blanket defense in child safety case
Judge: Section 230 doesn’t cover platform design defects allegedly harming kids. Enlarge (credit: ljubaphoto | E+) This week, some of the biggest tech companies found out that Section 230 immunity doesn't shield them f.....»»
Early career Latinas in STEM continue to face challenges in academia
In 2022, Latinos, as a group, comprised more than 19% of the U.S. population or nearly 64 million individuals. People of Mexican ancestry make up almost 12% of the US population and 62.3% of Latinos. Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Central American Ancest.....»»
14,000 Walmart shoppers love this kids tablet, and its $49 today
If you want a kids tablet and don't want to spend a ton of money on an Fire HD 10 tablet, this Contixio has a 4.4 rating with over 17,000 reviews......»»
Continental to cut thousands of jobs globally at auto unit
Continental is fighting to stem a slide in profitability at its automotive unit, which has started to fall behind peers as the industry transitions to electric vehicles......»»
Fight fire with fire: controlled burns stem California blazes
In a forest in northern California, a line of people spread out through the trees, setting fire to shrubs and fallen branches in an act of intentional arson aimed at making the woodland better able to cope with future conflagrations......»»
Steam Deck OLED vs. Steam Deck: Which should you buy?
The Stem Deck OLED is a mild iteration on the original Steam Deck, but is it worth buying? Here's how the Steam Deck OLED and Steam Deck LCD stack up......»»
Pok Pok iOS app for kids gets Diwali update
Ahead of Diwali on November 12, the popular Pok Pok Montessori-inspired iOS app has received its latest update. Arriving in the Busy Book toy, the new Diwali content will help expand your kids’ “world-knowledge by exploring the foods, festivities.....»»
Researchers generate live-birth chimeric monkey using embryonic stem cells
A new study has reported the generation of a live-birth chimeric monkey using a high contribution of embryonic stem cells (ESCs). This research was completed by Dr. Liu Zhen's research team and Dr. Sun Qiang's research team at the Institute of Neuros.....»»
The kids are alright: Aspiring political staffers are altruistically motivated, finds Canadian research
Young people who work as political staffers in Canada have long been derogatorily labeled by politicians and pundits as "the kids in short pants," a comment about their age and perceived inexperience coined by an adviser to former prime minister Step.....»»
When do kids learn to read? How do you know if your child is falling behind?
Learning to read is one of the most important parts of early schooling. But there is ongoing and arguably increasing concern too many Australian children are falling behind in reading......»»