Toyota"s goal: STEM for kids regardless of backgrounds
Toyota's Driving Possibilities program has committed $110 million to STEM education for school-age kids in close proximity to its facilities across the country......»»
Here are the official screen time recommendations for kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has official screen time recommendations for kids of different ages – but parents still have to grapple with the trade-offs and practicalities. One parent has shared her own struggles with finding the rig.....»»
Burglars trash Toyota showroom
The vandals, whom managers identified as an employee and a friend they had recently fired, destroyed 60 computer monitors and five TVs in a half hour......»»
Ford, VW could face fines for missing EU"s 2025 CO2 goals amid EV market slowdown
Geely and Tesla are below their EU-mandated targets. Toyota is the closest to reaching its goal, while Ford and VW Group face the biggest gap, according to a study......»»
Tissue fluidization during skin repair is crucial for wound healing, study reveals
The ability to repair tissue following injuries is essential for the survival of all animals. Following wounding, the skin is repaired by activating, migrating, and dividing skin stem cells. Defects of wound healing in humans lead to chronic wounds t.....»»
Apple and 4-H program brings tech to kids, not just agriculture
Apple and 4-H are working together to extend the training offered by the youth development network, which is best known for an agricultural focus. With Apple’s support, the network of youth organizations is teaching kids to program in Swift, as.....»»
PE class: It can boost a child"s body and mind
A quality physical education program involves more than just getting kids to move for a set amount of time during the school day, experts say......»»
Kids who survived shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl parade are scared, suffering panic attacks and sleep problems
Six months after Gabriella Magers-Darger's legs were burned by sparks from a ricocheted bullet at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade in February, the 14-year-old is ready to leave the past behind......»»
Chalk-based coating creates a cooling fabric
In the scorching heat of summer, anyone who spends time outside—athletes, landscapers, kids at the park or beachgoers—could benefit from a cooling fabric. While there are some textiles that reflect the sun's rays or transfer heat away from the bo.....»»
Do gender, ethnicity and education affect people"s ability to get jobs that fit their interests?
In a study published in Applied Psychology, researchers investigated the degree to which people can obtain jobs that fit their interests (called vocational interest fit), with the goal of identifying any differences in fit across race/ethnicity, gend.....»»
Organized youth sports are increasingly for the privileged: Study finds generational shifts in who plays
A sweeping study of U.S. youth sports participation over the past 60 years has found that there has been a significant increase over time in kids playing organized sports—but particularly among more privileged, educated families......»»
Toyota confirms data breach after info leaked on cybercrime forum
Carmaker confirms losing hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive customer data to hackers calling themselves ZeroSevenGroup......»»
macOS Sequoia includes new Apple Park backgrounds for video conferencing apps
As we approach the public release of macOS Sequoia this fall, Apple continues to add new features. In the latest macOS Sequoia betas, there are nine new built-in backgrounds for video conferencing apps that showcase various different parts of Apple P.....»»
Rewilding Scottish Highlands could help the UK hit 30x30 conservation goal
Up to a quarter of Europe could be suitable for rewilding, a new analysis has revealed......»»
Sea anemone study identifies potentially regenerative stem cells linked to conserved genes
The sea anemone Nematostella vectensis is potentially immortal. Using molecular genetic methods, developmental biologists led by Ulrich Technau from the University of Vienna have now identified possible candidates for multipotent stem cells in the se.....»»
Going slow is better for fast cycling: Study reveals unique replication fork behavior in pluripotent stem cells
Embryonic stem (ES) cells are pluripotent stem cells that can produce all cell types of an organism. ES cells proliferate rapidly and have been thought to experience high levels of intrinsic replication stress. However, a recent report published in E.....»»
What can you do if your child hates reading?
During Book Week, we will see countless photos on social media of happy kids dressed as characters from their favorite books, while schools hold daily events celebrating the joy of reading......»»
Sales folks just wanna have fun: Bob Rohrman Toyota snags customers with exciting promotions
The store's general manager credits the fun environment with helping retain employees......»»
The 25 best YouTube videos for kids (August 2024)
From catchy nursery rhymes for toddlers to science experiments for older kids and life lessons for teens, these are the best YouTube videos for kids......»»
This Fitbit is specifically designed for kids, and it’s on sale today
The Fitbit Ace LTE, a smartwatch for kids that will keep them moving through fun challenges, is available from Best Buy for only $200 following a $30 discount......»»
Transitional kindergarten programs expand early education access and boost academic gain, study finds
Children enrolled in transitional kindergarten programs in Michigan did better in math and English by the time they reached 3rd grade, with higher test scores than other kids who didn't go through the program, according to a University of Michigan st.....»»