Teaching in English seems to have no negative impact on students" Swedish
Upper secondary schools are increasingly offering teaching in English in several subjects. This has prompted a debate about the status of Swedish and raised fears that students' productive Swedish will be compromised. However, a new thesis provides e.....»»
Protect your whole family with a free trial of 1Password for Families
With ever-increasing online activity for parents and students alike, the return to school is a great time to ensure your whole family’s digital life is secure. Right now, you can get a free 14-day trial of 1Password for Families to see for yourself.....»»
Apple Intelligence no longer requires setting the device region to the US
Apple Intelligence is still in beta with iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1. When announced in June, Apple said that its AI features would only be available in US English – and although Apple Intelligence works in other countries, the first betas required use.....»»
The impact of human activity on air quality: A look at aerosol pollution before and after the Industrial Revolution
A recent study led by the Institute of Atmospheric Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences sheds new light on how human activities have altered the composition of the atmosphere over time, particularly focusing on secondary organic aerosols (SOA)......»»
Study reveals impact of research assessments on UK legal publishing
A comprehensive new study has unveiled how the UK's Research Assessment Exercises (RAE) and Research Excellence Framework (REF) have significantly influenced legal academic publishing over the past 30 years. Conducted by esteemed legal scholars Profe.....»»
CrowdStrike reveals impact of calamitous July IT outage on its business
CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm at the center of a huge global IT outage in July, has revealed some of the impact that the incident has had on its business......»»
International consortium with NASA reveals hidden impact of spaceflight on gut health
Scientists have uncovered how spaceflight profoundly alters the gut microbiome, revealing previously unknown effects on host physiology that could shape the future of long-duration space missions......»»
Who are the global super-rich of tomorrow? Teens at one of the world"s most expensive schools interviewed
While super-rich kids make for great TV subjects, their real lives, perspectives and ambitions are often shielded from the public. To learn more about them, we interviewed students at one of the most expensive secondary schools in the world, where fe.....»»
Labor day crowds temporarily impact local streams, research shows
Crowds flocking to rivers and streams over Labor Day weekend are doing more than cooling off and having fun. They're temporarily introducing chemicals and microscopic organisms into their local waterways, according to new research from Johns Hopkins.....»»
So, how’s CrowdStrike doing?
CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm at the center of a huge global IT outage in July, has revealed some of the impact that the incident has had on its business......»»
This is the best cheap tablet deal this back to school season
The 2023 release of the Amazon Fire HD 10, a cheap but dependable tablet for students, is on sale for $90 after a $50 discount from both Amazon and Target......»»
Study shows pollution affects the growth and behavior of aquatic organisms
Research at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, reveals that size-based selection, as happens in fishing, may impact the stress tolerance of fish, which in turn has a significant impact on the condition and coping of fish in changing environments.....»»
Identifying inclusive training needs for English teachers in Japan teaching students with disabilities
Access to education is recognized as one of the pillars of sustainability; it is certainly a necessary foundation if we are to build a better world for ourselves and future generations. However, education needs to be not only accessible, but also inc.....»»
Short empathy training program found to measurably improve classroom behavior
A study involving 900 students in six countries found that a short program of empathy lessons led to measurable, positive changes in their conduct, emotional awareness and curiosity about different cultures......»»
LLMs have a strong bias against use of African American English
Feedback gets rid of overt biases but leaves subtle racism intact. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) As far back as 2016, work on AI-based chatbots revealed that they have a disturbing tendency to reflect so.....»»
Simulation model shows ribosome tunnel"s impact on protein structures
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have developed a new model that simulates the internal environment of a ribosome—the cellular site of protein synthesis. Using computer simulations, they have analyzed the structures of various proteins within t.....»»
The leading alternative to GDP is languishing over a technical disagreement—with potentially grave consequences
Many commentators believe that the world should move away from measuring economic success in terms of GDP growth. Yes, growth has brought prosperity and untold riches, but it has had significant negative side effects for the planet, including climate.....»»
AI tools like ChatGPT popular among students who struggle with concentration and attention
Since their release, AI tools like ChatGPT have had a huge impact on content creation. In schools and universities, a debate about whether these tools should be allowed or prohibited is ongoing......»»
After wildfires, mudslides come: Fighting the impact of climate change on rural communities
It took more than 25 years for Rhonda MacDonald and her family to transform their 41-hectare property on the Shackan Indian Band Lands, south of Merritt, BC, into a vibrant business and homestead—but a massive 2022 debris flow changed everything in.....»»
Icebreaker Oden first to acquire marine scientific data in the uncharted Victoria Fjord in North Greenland
The GEOEO North of Greenland 2024 Expedition, organized by the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat aboard the icebreaker Oden, has made history as the first vessel to reach the remote Victoria Fjord in North Greenland......»»
New research shows that online ads have limited impact on consumer valuations for Facebook
Policymakers are increasingly debating the relative social costs and benefits of digital advertising. While ads typically benefit platforms and advertisers, do they disadvantage consumers? In a new study, researchers have analyzed advertising on Face.....»»