The case for "math-ish" thinking
For everyone whose relationship with mathematics is distant or broken, Jo Boaler, a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE), has ideas for repairing it. She particularly wants young people to feel comfortable with numbers from the st.....»»
"Is this all there is?" Retirement can be a painful transition if we don"t adjust our thinking
The age at which Australians can receive the pension has risen to 67, meaning many of us are working longer. But the length of time we are expected to spend retired has also risen, because we are living longer......»»
Apple announces redesigned Beats iPhone 16 case with sapphire crystal Camera Control
Beats surprised us all in September when the Apple-owned audio company launched . It turns out Beats has even more to offer for the iPhone 16 line with a second design launching this week. more….....»»
Game Awards 2024: the case for and against every Game of the Year nominee
What will win Game of the Year at this year's Game Awards? For the first time, every single nominee has a chance at gold......»»
This is the wildest rugged iPhone case I’ve used, and I love it
The Casetify Ultra Bounce case has one of the wildest designs I've seen on a rugged case, and it has the toughness to back the looks up too......»»
These Treblab wireless earbuds are designed for workouts, and they’re 40% off
The Treblab X3 Pro wireless earbuds offer ergonomic ear hooks, an IPX5 rating, and 145 hours of battery life with their charging case for only $60 from Amazon......»»
Nomad introduces the Leather Folio for your M4 iPad Pro
Nomad has unveiled its latest accessory for the M4 iPad Pro: the Leather Folio. This premium case combines sophisticated design with practical functionality, offering users a stylish way to protect and enhance their devices. more….....»»
Keira Knightley knew that Love Actually cue card scene was creepy from the jump
The scene has been meme'd to death, and Knightley now says that it stalker-ish implications were always there......»»
Brazil antitrust ruling against Apple overturned by Federal Justice
Apple's antitrust case in Brazil caught a short break as a Federal Justice overturned a regulator's decision, calling it "disproportionate," but appeals are expected.Image source: CADE BrazilIn 2022, an antitrust complaint was filed against Apple wit.....»»
Why are boys outperforming girls in math?
A major international test has revealed a concerning gender gap in math among Australian school students......»»
Four new mushroom species discovered in Sweden
A researcher at Uppsala University has discovered four new mushrooms, three of which are found in Sweden—where they are already threatened with extinction. It is a case of hidden species diversity in the group of hydnoid fungi......»»
Longitudinal study reveals ethnic studies boosts critical thinking, equity awareness in high school students
High school students enrolled in ethnic studies develop the ability to think analytically about the causes of social inequalities, a University of Michigan study suggests......»»
Peer-brokered sales central to illegal drug trade
The thought of illegal drug sales evokes images of deals done on shady street corners. But a new study from Case Western Reserve University exposes a critical but underreported element of the illegal drug market: so-called "peer-brokered" sales......»»
Prenatal test accidentally picks up cancer in 50% of those with wonky results
The prenatal test results flagged cancers when other screens and tests missed it. In 2013, researchers reported an eye-opening case of a healthy pregnant woman with a puzzling pre.....»»
Supreme Court could narrow the scope of federal environmental reviews
In the 1993 movie "Jurassic Park," Dr. Ian Malcolm, a fictional math genius specializing in chaos theory, explains the "butterfly effect," which holds that tiny actions can lead to big outcomes. "A butterfly flaps its wings in Peking," Malcolm posits.....»»
Team links comet water to Earth"s oceans
Researchers have found that water on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko has a similar molecular signature to the water in Earth's oceans. Contradicting some recent results, this finding reopens the case that Jupiter-family comets like 67P could have h.....»»
Developers told $1B class action lawsuit against Apple can proceed, as second objection rejected
British developers have been told that their billion dollar class action lawsuit against Apple can proceed, after the iPhone maker failed in its second bid to have the case dismissed. Developers behind the antitrust case are seeking repayment of u.....»»
How to use Apple Notes for instant equation results on iOS 18
Tired of juggling between Apple Notes and Calculator? A math feature in iOS 18 lets you solve equations instantly with just a quick settings tweak.How to tweak math results in Apple NotesIf you're like most people, the Apple Notes app on your iPhone.....»»
Brazilian company still believes it owns the ‘iPhone’ trademark as it awaits trial
As we’ve reported here in the past, Apple is facing an intriguing legal dispute in Brazil when it comes to the “iPhone” trademark as a local company called Gradiente claims to have patented the name long before Apple. As the case still awaits a.....»»
The Rokform Rugged Case: A functional phone case you didn’t know you needed
The Rokform Rugged Case is perfectly compatible with the brand's RokLock universal mount solution. Mount your phone to any vehicle and virtually anything......»»
Brief scientific literacy interventions may quash new conspiracy theories
The more time you spend on social media, the likelier you are to have come across a viral post that seems too strange to be true. Brief scientific literacy interventions, especially those that focus on critical thinking skills, may help to undermine.....»»