Meditation Mouse gives little kids a taste of mindfulness
Fisher-Price's Meditation Mouse is a plush toy with a gentle personality designed to teach toddlers and preschoolers mindfulness using guided meditation tracks. If that sounds like an improbable task, it can't be any harder than calming a toddle.....»»
Burning question: what can we expect in a 1.5C world?
Massive wildfires exposing millions to toxic smoke, drought shriveling crops and key waterways, destructive storms supercharged by record ocean temperatures—in the last year the world has had a taste of what to expect with warming of 1.5C......»»
The social life of mouse immune systems
Hanging out a lot with the same crowd can make immune systems of individual animals similar, even if the crowd is not related. That's according to a recent paper published in Science Advances that teased out connections between social behaviors and i.....»»
A puzzling illness paralyzed US kids every other year—until it didn’t
Researchers braced for a surge in 2022 that never came—and no one knows why. Enlarge / This thin section transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image reveals numerous spheroid-shaped Enterovirus-D68 (EV-D68) virions. (credit:.....»»
Sticking with sports during school years linked to academic success
As school and summer sports resume, a new study from the University of Sydney finds links between kids' long-term participation in sports and increased academic performance, including impacts on NAPLAN scores, absenteeism and likelihood to attend uni.....»»
Inside the Beef Industry’s Campaign to Influence Kids
Big Beef is wooing science teachers with webinars and lesson plans in an attempt to change students’ perceptions of the industry......»»
Zuckerberg says sorry for Meta harming kids—but rejects payments to families
CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X testified at hearing on child safety. Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg discussed Meta's approaches to child safety at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing January 31, 2024. During a.....»»
Child poverty is on the rise in Canada, putting over 1 million kids at risk of life-long negative effects
At first glance, Canada ranks among the top third of countries for its work in addressing child poverty. But that isn't the whole story......»»
SharePlay is coming to Apple TV and HomePod
You'll soon be able to let your friends easily hop into the Apple Music queue on Apple TV or HomePod. Just make sure you trust their taste in tunes......»»
PlayStation has blocked hardware cheating device Cronus Zen, others may follow
No more using a mouse and keyboard on PS5, or using aiming mods, for now. Enlarge / Who doesn't want less recoil? Unless, that is, you're someone competing against the person getting this benefit with a $100 "emulation" device. (.....»»
Pok Pok Montessori-inspired iOS app gets ‘Dress-Up’ toy in latest update
A new toy has arrived today as a major update for the wonderful Montessori-inspired iOS app Pok Pok. “Dress-Up” helps kids with imagination, storytelling, self-esteem, fine motor skills, and much more. more….....»»
Razer Basilisk deal lets you SAVE BIG with a 47% discount!
The Razer Basilisk gaming mouse is currently on sale right now where it’s enjoying close to a 50% discount, so don’t miss out on this deal! The post Razer Basilisk deal lets you SAVE BIG with a 47% discount! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Jay Duplass talks Hades" big introduction to "Percy Jackson and the Olympians"
Jay Duplass, who plays Hades in "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," breaks down the Underworld scene and his kids' reactions to the show. For Jay Duplass and his family, Tuesday nights are reserved for Percy Jackson and the Olympians.Right when.....»»
Apple TV+ shrinks Kids division with rare layoffs: ‘a fraction of the overall staff’
It’s not common to see Apple and layoffs in the same headline, but Deadline exclusively reports that Apple has shrunk its Kids division. more….....»»
Learning to read in another language is tough: How Namibian teachers can help kids
In a classroom in Namibia's northern Oshikoto region, a teacher has written English vocabulary words on the chalkboard. She asks her learners to read them aloud. When they stumble with pronunciation, she corrects them. She also helps the youngsters t.....»»
Children"s programming takes a hit as Apple TV+ lays off eight staffers
Apple TV+ has been hit with a small round of layoffs as eight people who worked in kids content were let go on Tuesday.Apple TV+The cuts included music, production, and development for children's programming. It is likely that the layoffs have come a.....»»
Mouse study finds genetic variation determines the actions of gene regulatory factors
A recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that genetic variation determines chromatin accessibility and the binding of transcription factors. Chromatin consists of DNA and proteins attached to it. The density of this packaging is re.....»»
Scientists make COVID receptor protein in mouse cells
A team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University has demonstrated a way to produce large quantities of the receptor that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, binds to on the s.....»»
Daily deals Jan. 20: $200 off M3 Pro MacBook Pro, 40% off iPad Pro, 38% off TurboTax Premier, more
Today's top deals include 50% off an Anker PowerExpand 12-in-1 media dock, 14% off an Apple Magic Mouse, 50% off Apple Watch Series 6, 56% off a Shark 3-in-1 Clean Sense HEPA air purifier, and more.Save $200 on an M3 Pro MacBook ProThe AppleInsider s.....»»
Trash TV: Streaming giants are failing to educate youth about waste recycling. Why it matters
As a new parent, I've had the joy of watching animated cartoons with my two-year-old son. His favorite show is "Trash Truck," on Netflix, featuring a tight-knit ensemble of five characters: a trash truck, a young boy, a raccoon, a bear and a mouse. T.....»»
Google search is losing the fight with SEO spam, study says
Study finds "search engines seem to lose the cat-and-mouse game that is SEO spam." Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Getty Images) It's not just you—Google Search is getting worse. A new study from Leipzig University, Bauha.....»»