Schools need a new approach in identifying special educational needs
The assessment system for children and young people with additional needs in England is failing......»»
Niagara fireball event leads to discovery of tiniest known asteroid
In an international study led by Western University and Lowell Observatory, scientists describe a pioneering, integrative approach for studying near-Earth asteroids based largely on a November 2022 fireball event that dropped meteorites in the Niagar.....»»
Creating and Maintaining a Classroom Maker Space With Kristin Berbawy
Kristin Berbawy's shares 10+ years of experience designing and maintaining makerspaces in schools and libraries. The post Creating and Maintaining a Classroom Maker Space With Kristin Berbawy appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Maker.....»»
Quantum-inspired design boosts efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversion
Researchers at Rice University have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert heat into electricity via light. Using an unconventional approach inspired by quantum physics, Rice engineer Gururaj Naik.....»»
A vision-driven approach: Researchers advocate use of imagination in tackling climate crisis
In a new npj Ocean Sustainability article, ten researchers advocate the use of imagination in tackling the climate crisis. They focus specifically on urbanizing river deltas, which are of great social and economic importance and highly vulnerable to.....»»
DNA-based methods found highly effective for identifying insect species
A team of researchers from Linnaeus University and Linköping University, extensively evaluated DNA barcoding and metabarcoding methods. A comprehensive study has demonstrated that DNA-based methods are remarkably reliable for identifying insect spec.....»»
Nanoink and printing technologies could enable electronics repairs, production in space
An Iowa State University engineer floats in the air while other researchers hang tight to a metal frame surrounding and supporting their special printer. It's not the usual photo you see in a research paper. Tests aboard microgravity flights aren't y.....»»
Ukrainian cyberwar experience becomes blueprint for TRYZUB cyber training service
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA), part of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP), has joined forces with the simulation training platform Cyber Ranges to unveil TRYZUB, a cyber resilie.....»»
CWE top 25 most dangerous software weaknesses
The CWE list of the 25 most dangerous software weaknesses demonstrates the currently most common and impactful software flaws. Identifying the root causes of these vulnerabilities provides insights to shape investments, policies, and practices that p.....»»
Noninvasive plant stress phenotyping: A multi-organ approach to combat abiotic stressors
Noninvasive phenotyping has emerged as a vital tool in plant science, enabling the study of stress indicators without disrupting plant growth. While most studies have historically focused on analyzing stress responses in leaves, this novel research a.....»»
Save up to 36% on Microsoft Office for Mac 2024 with this early Black Friday special
A new early Black Friday software deal allows Mac and PC owners to score up to 36% off a standalone license to Microsoft Office 2024.Microsoft Office 2024 - Image credit: MicrosoftMicrosoft Office 2024 includes all essential Microsoft apps, from Word.....»»
Megapixel fluorescence microscopy through scattering layers made simple
A team from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has introduced a new method for megapixel-scale fluorescence microscopy through complex scattering media. This approach resolves high-resolution images from several tens of widefield fluorescence-microsc.....»»
When picking schools, don"t get stuck on single-sex vs. co-ed—ask whether all students supported and included
If parents have a choice, the decision about where to send a child to school and what will be best for them can be a really difficult one......»»
Light-based photocatalytic system can break down PFAS at room temperature
Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS—a group of human-made "forever" chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term exposure......»»
Shazam has been used more than 100 billion times since it launched
Shazam, the wildly popular song recognition app, has reached a major milestone by identifying more than 100 billion songs — up from 70 billion songs in 2022.Shazam Predictions 2022 playlist and new subscriber dealOn Wednesday, Apple took a moment t.....»»
pCloud offers lifetime cloud storage, client-side encryption, more in big Black Friday special
pCloud is a Switzerland-based cloud storage company with a security specialty. It offers lifetime options for its storage plans, and in an early Black Friday special it’s bundling cloud storage with client-side encryption and a truly encrypted pass.....»»
Best Buy slashed over $500 off this prebuilt gaming PC with RTX 4070 Ti
Best Buy Best Buy has a particularly special for gamers. Today, you can buy the CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Gaming Desktop for $530 off. That means instead of paying $2,280, you pay $1,750, which is great value for a PC with this kind of hardware, and.....»»
Dev + Sec: A collaborative approach to cybersecurity
The age-old tension between development and security teams has long been a source of friction in organizations. Developers prioritize speed and efficiency, aiming to deliver features and products quickly with a fast-paced, iterative development cycle.....»»
Why school police officers may not be the most effective way to prevent violence
In 1975, only 1% of public schools had their own police officers. Today, 44% do. A large reason for the increase is the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which led to the creation of the federal Community Oriented Policing Servic.....»»
Statistical approach improves models of atmosphere on early Earth and exoplanets
As energy from the sun reaches Earth, some solar radiation is absorbed by the atmosphere, leading to chemical reactions like the formation of ozone and the breakup of gas molecules. A new approach for modeling these reactions, developed by a team led.....»»
With new imaging approach, scientists closely analyze microbial adhesive interactions
Scientists have identified many types of bacteria in the mouth, but many problems remain in understanding how they work with one another. One of the problems is that microbes assemble themselves into densely packed multi-species biofilms. Their densi.....»»