PlanetART: Nurturing Sustainability Through Art and Education
Note: If you are considering a vacation in Italy in October, remember that Maker Faire Rome The European Edition, one of the world’s largest Maker Faires, will be taking place in Rome from the 20th to the 22nd. In the heart of Europe, an exciting.....»»
200 US cities will fall short of sustainable energy goals despite pledging to transition by 2050, says study
Two-hundred U.S. communities will fail to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050 despite their pledges to do so, according to a new study published in IOP Publishing's journal Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability......»»
Global collaboration of scientists needed to solve polycrisis, say researchers
Heightened global interconnectivity and human pressures on planetary boundaries generate increasingly harmful and extensive crisis interactions that make it impossible to solve any one problem alone, findings published in Global Sustainability reveal.....»»
Surprising trend in global fishing industries: Study finds decline in catch per fisher since the 1990s
A new study, titled "Diminishing Returns in Labour in the Global Marine Food System" and recently published in Nature Sustainability, uncovers significant challenges concerning labor in marine food production systems. Led by researchers from the Univ.....»»
iPhone eSIM Guide: How to get the most out of it
Apple is a global leader in eco-sustainability with initiatives like removing leather, reducing plastic packaging, and introducing eSIMs to replace physical SIM cards. Here's the ultimate guide on eSIMs and how they complement the iPhone perfectly.Ho.....»»
Green growth in Europe: Decoding the EU"s journey to sustainability (1990-2019)
In a recent study published in the journal Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, researchers evaluated the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) in the EU-27 from 1990 to 2019. The study focuses on analyzing trends towards environmental sustainability.....»»
Here"s how to get unlimited data abroad on your iPhone with this complete eSIM guide
Apple is a global leader in eco-sustainability with initiatives like removing leather, reducing plastic packaging, and introducing eSIMs to replace physical SIM cards. Here's the ultimate guide on eSIMs and how they complement the iPhone perfectly.Ho.....»»
Two new books provide road map for educators, school communities to promote self-determination
More than a decade of research has shown that when students, especially those with disabilities, are given ownership and determination of their own education and life goals, they have better educational outcomes. Two new books based upon work at the.....»»
Studying engineering is tough: Six insights to help university students succeed
Engineering courses are a popular choice among South African university students. But these courses are also grueling, and the attrition rates are high. The Council on Higher Education reports that half of the engineering students enrolled at South A.....»»
Extreme rituals: What"s the social role of violence in these cultural events?
Published in the journal Religion, Brain & Behavior, a study led by the D'Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR) evaluated and mapped the perceptions of over a thousand spectators participating in the Festival of the Nine Emperor Gods, a cele.....»»
Values and traditions slow transition to sustainability in classical concert industry, finds study
There is a growing interest in sustainability among orchestras, ensembles and concert halls in Germany, in terms of reducing their environmental impacts, and in relation to programming, such as creating concert formats that engage with sustainability.....»»
The crucial role of realistic 3D canopy models in light interception analysis for crop resilience and sustainability
Grasping the complex interplay between light and plant canopies is crucial for unlocking the secrets to enhanced crop yields and resilience......»»
New AI model can predict human lifespan, researchers say. They want to make sure it"s used for good
Researchers have created an artificial intelligence tool that uses sequences of life events—such as health history, education, job and income—to predict everything from a person's personality to their mortality......»»
The unequal experience of ethnic minority staff and students at English universities
A 2020 report on racial harassment published by industry body Universities UK drew attention to the "institutional racism and systemic issues that pervade the entire higher education sector." In the same year, the Black Lives Matter movement drew att.....»»
Best sex advice of 2023
The best sex advice we published this year, including how to last longer and why you can orgasm from masturbation but not sex. In a time where sex education isn't mandated in many parts of the country (and the world), it's no surprise that we d.....»»
Emissions and evasions in the battle against climate change
The world's top fossil fuel firms subtly reset online conversations about climate change by ignoring discussions of extreme weather in favor of sharing praise for their own sustainability work, according to a new research paper in Nature's npj | Clim.....»»
Specific characteristics of Ukrainian refugees linked to tendency to move farther west
In a survey study comparing Ukrainian refugees living in Kraków, Poland with those farther away from Ukraine in Vienna, Austria, those in Vienna tended to have higher education levels, more prior work experience, and greater willingness to remain in.....»»
The best printers for Chromebook, selected by experts
Partly thanks to remote work and education, most printers on sale became compatible with the now-ubiquitous Chromebook......»»
Parents underestimate the importance of guided play in education, finds study
Child psychologists have long known that play is essential for children's cognitive development because it boosts their social, physical, and emotional skills. But beginning in the 21st century, specialists repeatedly sounded the alarm that 'play is.....»»
Nourishing communities: Neighborhood restaurants as social infrastructure
Studies on sustainability inevitably touch on food-related topics like food security, culinary heritage, and the sustenance of vulnerable people. Social sustainability is one of the three pillars of sustainability, alongside environmental and economi.....»»
Students: save up to 34% with limited-time MacBook Air & Pro deals at B&H
Apple computers for students and teachers are now on sale at B&H. These limited-time education discounts can take up to 34% off even Apple's latest laptops and desktops with B&H EDU Advantage.B&H's limited-time EDU specials offer an excellent opportu.....»»