New methodology addresses "contentious" student satisfaction surveys
Adopting a new methodology approach could address concerns about student satisfaction surveys, according to new research......»»
Scientists discover new way to extract cosmological information from galaxy surveys
Scientists at the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) and their international collaborators have recently developed a new method for efficiently extracting information from galaxy surveys. Their research resu.....»»
Researchers investigate three star-forming regions, identify hundreds young stellar objects
Using data from various space telescopes and astronomical surveys, Armenian researchers have investigated three star-forming regions. The study identified hundreds of young stellar objects and provided important information regarding the stellar cont.....»»
Two-dimensional nanomaterial sets expansion record
It is a common hack to stretch a balloon out to make it easier to inflate. When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to the size of a string. Noah Stocek, a Ph.D. student collaborating with Western physicist Giovanni Fanchini, has devel.....»»
How groups and technology tackle complex problems together
Picture a group of students tackling a complex project: some are brainstorming, others are researching, and some are planning the presentation. Each student plays a unique role, yet they all work together......»»
Research explores the benefits and risks to pornography
Consuming pornography can lead to improved sexual satisfaction—or it can be detrimental to it, as different content types are associated with different outcomes......»»
10 best revenge movies of all time, ranked
The greatest revenge movies offer gripping stories, intense action, and cathartic satisfaction, from the over-the-top Kill Bill to the stylish John Wick......»»
Attackers are pummeling networks around the world with millions of login attempts
Attacks coming from nearly 4,000 IP addresses take aim at VPNs, SSH and web apps. Enlarge (credit: Matejmo | Getty Images) Cisco’s Talos security team is warning of a large-scale credential compromise campaign that’s.....»»
Huge database gives insight into salmon patterns at sea
A massive new analysis of high seas salmon surveys is enhancing the understanding of salmon ecology, adding details about where various species congregate in the North Pacific Ocean and their different temperature tolerances. The study is published i.....»»
Missing California student contacts family after disappearing in L.A.
Missing California student contacts family after disappearing in L.A......»»
Study says parent perceptions of school meals influence student participation in school meal programs
A new study suggests that the way parents view school meals can impact how likely their children are to participate in meal programs at school......»»
School suspensions and exclusions put vulnerable children at risk, study shows
Managing problematic student behavior is one of the most persistent, challenging, and controversial issues facing schools today. Yet despite best intentions to build a more inclusive and punitive-free education system, school suspensions and expulsio.....»»
Rightsholders Seek Broad and Flexible Sports Piracy Blockades in Canada
Canada's piracy-blocking efforts continue, with rightsholders applying for a new court order aimed at preventing live sports piracy. Bell, Rogers, Fubo TV and others request new measures to block infringing IP addresses during NHL, NBA, and Premier L.....»»
AI playlists, student loan pardons, total eclipse and the cast of "Civil War"
From the total eclipse to a 'Civil War' interview, host Josh Burstein takes us on a comedic journey through the week's top stories. From the total eclipse to a Civil War interview, host Josh Burstein takes us on a comedic journey through the we.....»»
Fossilized dinosaur eggshells can preserve amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, over millions of years
As a scientist, lab work can sometimes get monotonous. But in 2017, while a Ph.D. student of paleobiology at the University of Bristol in the U.K., I heard a gleeful exclamation from across the room. Kirsty Penkman, head of the North East Amino Acid.....»»
Drug delivery innovation: Multifunctional system based on switchable peptide-stabilized emulsions
A new study led by Prof. Meital Reches of the Hebrew University with Mr. Daniel Boas, a Ph.D. student in her group and team of collaborators, has pioneered a new drug delivery system centered on switchable peptide-stabilized emulsions......»»
101 studies flagged as bogus COVID cure pusher sees career unravel
It's a past-due reckoning for French microbiologist Didier Raoult, critics say. Enlarge / Microbiologist Didier Raoult addresses a press conference on COVID-19 at the IHU medical institute in Marseille on April 20, 2022. (credit:.....»»
Student cleans up archival data and uncovers two stellar cocoons
While investigating 16 years of images of young stars from a retired astronomical camera, Leiden master's student Sam de Regt discovered that two of those stars were still enveloped in birth clouds that had not been seen at this level of detail befor.....»»
Best student laptop deals: Laptops for college from $215
Whether you're about to start going to school or need an upgrade, we have a variety of great student laptop deals on offer from HP, Lenovo, and Dell......»»
Catching vibes: Novel approach captures arthropod-driven vibrations
It was summer in northern Mississippi, rich in relative humidity and deciduous forests and wolf spiders. Noori Cho, then a doctoral student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, was dedicating two months to sharing a cabin with mice while on a res.....»»
Apple notifies winners of 2024 Swift Student Challenge; gives them AirPods Max
As reported on Tuesday, Apple today notified the winners of the 2024 Swift Student Challenge. For those unfamiliar, the competition encourages developers to show off their coding skills by creating playground projects. This year, some of the winners.....»»