Online tool to support delivery of "whole school" approach to food
The UK government, as part of the Levelling-Up agenda, has advocated that all primary schools should develop a 'whole school food policy', which outlines how a school approaches food across the entire working day to support children in making healthy.....»»
Online schooling is not just for lockdowns. Could it work for your child?
During COVID almost all Australian students and their families experienced online learning. But while schools have long since gone back to in-person teaching, online learning has not gone away......»»
Previously unknown details of aphids in flight to contribute to improved crop security
Researchers led by a scientist at Keele University in Staffordshire have studied the previously unknown flight mechanisms of a common crop pest, to learn more about their movements in a bid to improve food security and prevent the spread of disease......»»
Provenance plans to bring Sony & Sega console emulation to the App Store
Retro game players may soon have more options to emulate old game consoles on the iPhone, with Provenance aiming to support systems from Sony and Sega as well as Nintendo.Provenance EMUFollowing App Store rule changes allowing emulators to be submitt.....»»
AuditBoard expands executive team to support the next phase of growth
AuditBoard announced it has brought on public SaaS company veteran Jeff Harper as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to help scale the organization and infrastructure, continue to attract and retain exceptional talent, and steward AuditBoard’s aw.....»»
Protobom: Open-source software supply chain tool
Protobom is an open-source software supply chain tool that enables all organizations, including system administrators and software development communities, to read and generate Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs), file data, and translate this data ac.....»»
Apple’s Vision Pro headset can now be used to shop at Best Buy
A new app from Best Buy lets folks with a Vision Pro shop at its online store, with AR features allowing customers to see how products would look in the home......»»
Stars vs. numbers: How consumers perceive online rating formats
Mathematically speaking, scoring 3.5 out of 5 is the same as receiving three and a half stars on a five-star scale. But visually speaking, the numbers don't add up......»»
Bike Bus gains supporters as a way to promote sustainable and safe mobility
The Bike Bus movement has emerged as a powerful tool to promote road safety, sustainability and community. According to a global survey carried out by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (IC.....»»
Meta’s new $199 Quest 2 price is a steal for the VR-curious
Move comes as support winds down for the original Quest headset. Enlarge / For just $199, you could be having as much fun as this paid model. Meta has announced it's permanently lowering the price of its aging Quest 2 h.....»»
Q&A: Why are we drowning in single-use plastics, and what can we do about it?
Plastic is ubiquitous. It's in the clothes we wear, wrapped around the food we eat and in the toothpaste we use. It floats in the oceans and litters the snow on Mount Everest......»»
Study finds that providing housing and support benefits homeless
Being supported to find a home and then receiving ongoing specialized support services are the key combination in significantly improving the well-being of people who have experienced homelessness, researchers say......»»
Mapping plant functional diversity from space: Ecosystem monitoring with novel field-satellite integration
An international team of researchers, led by Professor Jin Wu from the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has made a promising advancement in mapping plant functional traits from space using time-series satellite data.....»»
Meta working on travel mode for using Quest headsets during flights after Vision Pro launches with feature
Today I learned two things. First, apparently Meta Quest headsets don’t work on planes? I guess Apple knew to prioritize that feature for Vision Pro. And second, support is reportedly on the way. Add this to the list of ways competition from Vision.....»»
"They don"t have enough"—schools in England are running food banks for families
The peak of the cost-of-living crisis may have passed, but millions of families are struggling to buy enough food to feed their children. Experiencing food insecurity can be deeply damaging for children and negatively affects their achievement at sch.....»»
Smart MagSafe wallet could alert you if you leave a card behind
A smart MagSafe wallet could alert you if you leave a card behind after using it in a store, thanks to a simple approach described in a new Apple patent application. The wallet could also better protect you against accidentally losing cards when c.....»»
How insects control their wings: The mysterious mechanics of insect flight
Many of us would love the superpower to fly, and for good reason: Flight offers a crucial evolutionary advantage. Flying enables an animal to travel large distances quickly, in search of food and new habitats, while expending far less energy than wal.....»»
US-made chips will cost Apple more, despite govt subsidies
Apple has pledged to buy US-made chips once TSMC’s Arizona plants come online, but the company may have to pay more for them. TSMC’s chief exec has said that it plans to charge customers more for chips made outside of Taiwan, due to the higher.....»»
Apple Singapore campus getting two more buildings for new AI work
We’re expecting 2024 to be the year Apple builds generative AI features into iOS 18, and the company has announced a $250M investment to support ongoing work in this field. The Apple Singapore campus is growing from one building to three, to provid.....»»
AirPlay streaming launches today on TVs at IHG hotels and resorts
Beginning today, more than sixty IHG Hotels & Resorts locations will support the new iOS 17 AirPlay feature, allowing guests to easily stream to the TV in their hotel with no additional hardware required. Just like you would stream to an Apple TV.....»»
The Best Trick-Taking Android Games to Play in 2024
Trick-taking games have always been among the most beloved and played online card games due to their exceptional and cohesive nature. As we progress through almost 20% of this new year, many new trick-taking games have been launched to cater to the n.....»»