What pets can teach us about mindfulness
Some mornings I wake up and am about to turn over to look at my phone, but then I realize that my dog, Meerie, is tucked perfectly into the crook of my legs. She's lightly snoring, her rib cage rising and falling. So I wait. I feel her warmth, listen.....»»
Cracking under pressure: What teeth can teach us about modern materials
As unlikely as it sounds, a simple tooth could play a significant role in the world's clean energy future......»»
Adorable "DC League of Super-Pets" trailer introduces us to Batman"s and Superman"s dogs
I'll admit, DC League of Super-Pets sounded like a joke when it was first announced.Sure, it's a dream to think we might get a movie about Superman's pup Krypto, Batman's pup Ace, and the Justice League's various other pets. But who would pay for tha.....»»
Keanu Reeves is Batman in DC League of Super-Pets trailer
DC League of Super-Pets' latest trailer introduces Keanu Reeves' Batman as he bonds with Kevin Hart's Ace the Bat-Hound over their mutually tragic pasts......»»
Can Microsoft"s New Software Help Teach Children to Read?
Long-time Slashdot reader theodp writes: Microsoft on Wednesday announced Reading Coach (video), software that allows children to practice reading out loud and receive personalized feedback. Reading Coach will be integrated into Word Online, OneNote.....»»
Dog walking creates social bonds within communities, research finds
Companion animals are a core part of family life in the United States, with 90 million American households having at least one pet. Many of us view pets as beloved family members who provide nonjudgmental emotional support and companionship during ti.....»»
DNA barcoding identifies endangered shark species secretly added to pet food
Pet owners may unknowingly be feeding their pets with meat from endangered shark species, shows a new study published in Frontiers in Marine Science. The researchers used DNA barcoding to investigate the occurrence of shark in different pet food prod.....»»
A Minecraft build can be used to teach almost any subject, according to researchers
For all its massive popularity, Minecraft—the highest-selling video game of all time—is not highly regarded among the gaming world's snob class. The graphics are blocky, and there isn't much of a point to it. It's for kids......»»
For Insect Farming to Work, Scientists Need to Build a Better Bug
Faster-growing, fatter critters could provide the protein needed to raise more climate-friendly livestock and pets......»»
Hands on with the GoCube 2x2: a fun twist on a classic puzzle
This pocket-sized puzzle is fun for new and experienced cubers alike, and its helpful app can teach you to solve it in no time.Since it first launched in 1977, the Rubick's cube has rocketed to the top of the top-selling puzzle game list. Cubing —.....»»
What can we do to get more women into coding?
How visual, auditory and kinesthetic tools used to teach kids coding should be adapted for adults......»»
Google wants schools to teach Chromebook repair classes
Kids learn valuable skills and get to fix all the Chromebooks they break. Enlarge / Google's repair program shows how to disconnect the battery from a Chromebook. (credit: Google) Hey kids! Want to help out your school and l.....»»
Evolution: Biology teachers often fail to recognise misconceptions
"Cheetahs have become faster and faster because they have realized that it is necessary"—this statement should make teachers sit up and take notice when they teach the principles of evolution. Many students have incorrect ideas about it. They fail.....»»
How to evolve Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Notice your creatures aren't growing? Fear not, trainer, because we're here to teach you everything about how to evolve Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus......»»
How to teach children about climate change, inspire hope and take action to change the future
Children and youth know that climate change is altering lives, environmental patterns and futures......»»
What wintering squirrels can teach astronauts
When bears and ground squirrels hibernate in winter, they stop eating, lasting until spring simply on the fat reserves they've stored up in their bodies. Usually, this sort of prolonged fasting and inactivity would significantly reduce the mass and f.....»»
Forget Zoom school. For some students, class is in session in VR
Jeremy Bailenson has studied virtual reality for decades. But it wasn't until last year that the Stanford professor felt the technology was good enough that he could actually teach a class in VR......»»
The best handheld vacuums for tackling pet hair
Living with pets is pretty great. Whether you have a cat or a dog, your life is probably better with them in it. But there’s one big downside: pet hair — on everything, all the time. It’s in your car, on your clothes, on your sofa,.....»»
Instagrammers Are Genetically Replicating Their Pets
An anonymous reader shares a report: [...] Together, these furry duplicates are normalizing the world of animal cloning -- and they could be ushering in an era of petfluencer immortality. "Someone could clone their pet and replace the original. The w.....»»
What COVID-19 can teach fish farms
When it comes to the business of seafood, COVID-19 hasn't been nearly as damaging as the ecological havoc caused by humans, a recent global survey of fish farms found......»»
Study finds gender bias in language prevalent, even for language experts
Gender bias has not changed in more than 20 years, even by language experts who are aware of the potential dangers of such prejudices, according to a study coauthored by Rutgers University-New Brunswick that examined textbooks used to teach undergrad.....»»