Rethinking English essay scores
To get high scores on essay writing tests, learners of English as a foreign language need to focus on good arguments more than on complex grammar. The Kobe University finding challenges conventional approaches to test preparation and scoring rubrics......»»
Swapping Bordeaux for Kent, climate change to shift wine regions: Study
English wines could benefit at the expense of French and Italian vines as climate change shifts the landscape in traditional wine growing, according to a new study published on Tuesday......»»
Prestigious journals make it hard for scientists who don"t speak English to get published, study finds
For the first time in history, a single language dominates global scientific communication. But the actual production of knowledge continues to be a multilingual enterprise......»»
Threads app will now show sports scores starting with NBA games
Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, is getting another update this week – this time with great news for sports fans. As announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the Threads app will now show sports scores, starting with NBA games. more….....»»
On a climate rollercoaster: How Australia"s environment fared in the world"s hottest year
Global climate records were shattered in 2023, from air and sea temperatures to sea-level rise and sea-ice extent. Scores of countries recorded their hottest year and numerous weather disasters occurred as climate change reared its head......»»
10 Best AI Essay Writers to Help Students Write Quality Essays (Free & Paid)
Writing an essay poses a significant challenge for numerous students, demanding considerable time and effort. The process involves researching subjects, sourcing information, forming outlines, and subsequently infusing the body of the essay with orig.....»»
Social-emotional growth linked to higher math and English scores
Does empathy relate to algebra? Can social awareness predict one's grasp of Shakespeare?.....»»
Former Oculus chief: Apple Vision Pro is the VR industry"s new Northstar
A wide-ranging essay from ex-Oculus head Hugo Barra looks at the Apple Vision Pro, and evaluates what makes it good and bad for the entire VR and AR industry.Apple Vision ProThe post, published late on Wednesday delves deep into design philosophy and.....»»
The Honor Magic 6 Pro Bags a Grandslam in DXOMARK’s Benchmark Tests
The Honor Magic 6 Pro managed to achieve impressive scores based on DXOMARK's benchmark tests. The post The Honor Magic 6 Pro Bags a Grandslam in DXOMARK’s Benchmark Tests appeared first on Phandroid. As far as international smartpho.....»»
These DXOMARK Scores Show that Oppo’s Still a Force to be Reckoned With
Smartphone benchmarking authority DXOMARK published its scores on the Find X7 Ultra's camera performance. The post These DXOMARK Scores Show that Oppo’s Still a Force to be Reckoned With appeared first on Phandroid. When talking abou.....»»
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could absolutely destroy Apple’s A18 Pro
Alleged leaked benchmarks scores of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 suggests it could blow away the Apple A18 Pro. The post Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could absolutely destroy Apple’s A18 Pro appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm has pretty much.....»»
Used EV financing dominated by high loans and credit scores
Banks held the highest share of used EV lending at almost 41 percent of the market in 2023, while credit unions made up just over 34 percent......»»
Lander "alive and well" after company scores first US moon landing since Apollo era
The moon's newest arrival was said to be "alive and well" a day after making the first U.S. landing in half a century, but flight controllers were still trying to get a better handle on its bearings......»»
School focus on grades and test scores linked to violence against teachers
Violence against teachers is likely to be higher in schools that focus on grades and test scores than in schools that emphasize student learning, a new study has found......»»
Apple AI coming to Spotlight search, new Sports app, iPhone 15 battery re-rated
The Apple news cycle continues apace this week, with the company launching a brand new app, Sports, for sports scores. The iPhone 15 battery is now rated for twice as many charge cycles, along with a redesigned Battery UI in iOS 17.4. Apple is report.....»»
Can any English word be turned into a synonym for “drunk”? Not all, but many can.
"Drunkonyms fit in well with English linguistic and humorous traditions.” The lads from Edgar Wright's 2013 sci-fi comedy World's End know when to start drinking and get "totally and utterly carparked." (credit: Universal Pictu.....»»
Quality scores for forestry carbon credit types reveal complex landscape of integrity risks, transparency issues
The Carbon Credit Quality Initiative (CCQI) released new scores for two types of forestry carbon credits: improved forest management (IFM) and commercial afforestation. Together, these project types comprise approximately 10% of recent credit issuanc.....»»
Apple Sports is a new app that lets you track scores. Here"s how to get it.
On Wednesday, Apple launched Apple Sports, a new, free app for the iPhone that lets users track scores and stats in MLS, NBA, and more. Apple's got a new free app for iPhone users: Apple Sports. Launched on Wednesday, the app lets users track s.....»»
Apple releases Sports app for iPhone, featuring real-time scores, stats and more
Apple today launched a new free app for the iPhone, called Apple Sports. As the name suggests, it is a dedicated destination for users to keep up-to-date with scores and stats for their favorite teams. Apple Sports is available to download now for.....»»
Apple brings live scores to new Apple Sports app
Apple brings live scores to new Apple Sports app.....»»
Apple Sports app looks to rule live scores and stats on iOS
Apple has released its own sports app — appropriately named Apple Sports — that brings live scores, stats, and more to iPhones in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K......»»