New book debunks myth of "Dickensian poverty"
A new book reveals that the perception of 19th-century British working-class homes as being sparse and squalid is far from being universally true, and popular writers of the time, such as Charles Dickens, are partly to blame for stereotypes that stil.....»»
3 action movies on Max you need to watch in March
From an underrated 2020 comic book movie to one of the biggest films ever, these action movies are available to stream now on Max......»»
Elephant calves have been found buried. What does that mean?
The myth of elephant graveyards has pervaded popular culture, and recent observations of buried Asian elephant calves may finally give that legend some credence......»»
My most anticipated game of 2024 is getting the full Nvidia treatment
Black Myth: Wukong could be one of the biggest games of 2024, and it's getting Nvidia's full RTX treatment......»»
Research examines the role of sex and violence in Peruvian military culture
An article and book by Professor Jelke Boesten and co-author Peruvian anthropologist Lurgio Gavilán have received awards from the Latin American Studies Association, the largest professional organization for those studying Latin America. Jelke Boest.....»»
Q&A: How parents can set children up for reading success
One of life's greatest pastimes may be settling in with a terrific book. In honor of March's National Reading Month, Laurie Gauger, Ph.D., an assistant clinical professor of speech, language, and hearing sciences at the University of Florida College.....»»
Research finds link between reducing stigma of poverty in schools and improved math, reading skills
Researchers from Newcastle University have identified a link between reducing the stigma of poverty in schools and the reading and math attainment of pupils......»»
Nvidia sued over AI training data as copyright clashes continue
Copyright suits over AI training data reportedly decreasing AI transparency. Enlarge (credit: Yurii Klymko | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Book authors are suing Nvidia, alleging that the chipmaker's AI platform NeMo—us.....»»
What is spatial audio? The 3D sound experience fully explained
Do you need Apple products to hear spatial audio? No, and that's not the only myth we'll bust in this in-depth explainer......»»
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 deal knocks up to $1,020 off the price, and gets you a FREE portable SSD!
Samsung’s got a crazy deal for the Galaxy Book 4 where you’ll be able to save up to $1,020 and get a free external SSD. The post Samsung Galaxy Book 4 deal knocks up to $1,020 off the price, and gets you a FREE portable SSD! appeared first on Pha.....»»
Discovering the world of dolphins and their three "super senses"
Imagine that you're in a comfortable room with your cat. You're both sharing the same space, temperature and lighting. But while you're enjoying the décor, and perhaps a book or the taste of hot chocolate, the cat seems intrigued by something else......»»
How is "Dune: Part 2" different from the book?
Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" makes some big changes from Frank Herbert's novel — but they often make Herbert's message clearer. With the release of Dune: Part Two, Denis Villeneuve has officially (and successfully!) translated the enti.....»»
Faulty warnings, deforestation turned Philippine rains "deadly": Study
Faulty warning systems, poverty and deforestation of mountains in the southern Philippines turned recent unseasonably heavy rains into deadly disasters, scientists said in a report Friday......»»
New literacy research can help improve learning outcomes and fight global poverty
A new study by a team of University of Notre Dame researchers makes a significant contribution to understanding the factors that influence how young elementary school students respond to reading interventions in fragile and low-income contexts......»»
Stop trying to raise the perfect child, says new parenting book
Two University of the Sunshine education experts are calling for more parents to "ground" their children—but not as punishment for misdeeds......»»
How teens benefit from being able to read "disturbing" books that some want to ban
Should we worry, as massive book-banning efforts imply, that young people will be harmed by certain kinds of books? For over a decade and through hundreds of interviews, my colleague, literacy professor Peter Johnston, and I have studied how adolesce.....»»
Airbnb scammers pose as hosts, redirect users to fake Tripadvisor site
Scammers on Airbnb are faking technical issues and citing higher fees to get users to a spoofed Tripadvisor website and steal their money. The Airbnb scam Malwarebytes researchers came across the Airbnb scam when trying to book an apartment through t.....»»
Inside the book: Androids – The Team That Built the Android Operating System
In 2004, Android was two people who wanted to build camera software but couldn’t get investors interested. Android is a large team at Google today, delivering an OS to over 3 billion devices worldwide. In this Help Net Security video, Chet Haas.....»»
The psychology of great artists: Beyond the myth of the lone, tortured genius
In our constant quest to understand artists and their genius, we often put them on a pedestal, or we assume that they are otherworldly beings with incomprehensible thoughts. This myth, though common, distances us from everything they share with us. I.....»»
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A lifetime subscription to Headway Premium is on sale for £47.59, saving you 80% on list price. TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Headway Premium is on sale for £47.59, saving you 80% on list price.Failing to hit your reading goal this y.....»»
Half-price fares benefit people experiencing transport poverty, shows study
New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found reduced cost public transport can play an important role in affordability and accessibility, specifically for those on lower incomes who face transport difficulty......»»