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.....»»
Are robot mops safe when children and pets are present?
Robot mops are convenient, but do they leave behind harmful chemicals that might put children and pets at risk?.....»»
After 200% ARR growth in 2020, CourseKey raises $9M to digitize trade schools
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and forced educational institutions to go virtual, many were scrambling to develop online or blended curriculums. That struggle was particularly challenging for trade schools, many of which were not designed to teach on.....»»
No Man’s Sky: How to raise, train, and breed companions
With the most recent update, No Man's Sky now allows players to have adorable alien pets! You can also genetically modify them to what you want. Here's how......»»
Robert, HAL and What AI Fundamentally Helps Us With
As much as thinking about AI in fiction can either inspire or teach us cautionary tales, we now live in an age where AI has become a reality. Continue reading........»»
AWS reorganizes DeepRacer League to encourage more newbies
AWS launched the DeepRacer League in 2018 as a fun way to teach developers machine learning, and it’s been building on the idea ever since. Today, it announced the latest league season with two divisions: Open and Pro. As Marcia Villalba wrote.....»»
Black-footed ferret cloned to help preserve endangered species
A team of researchers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ViaGen, Revive & Restore, Pets & Equine, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and San Diego Zoo Global has worked together to clone a black-footed ferret as part of an effort to preserve.....»»
"March Mammal Madness" Brings Simulated Animal Fights to Huge Audiences
The annual science education event describes imaginary encounters to teach ecology -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Robotic dogs and laughter therapy: Combating loneliness and isolation while social distancing
Robotic dogs, laughter therapy and mindfulness are some of the ways that might help people -- particularly the elderly -- cope with loneliness and social isolation while social distancing, say researchers......»»
No Man"s Sky update lets you adopt creatures as pets
British video game developer Hello Games on Wednesday dropped its first free No Man’s Sky update of 2021......»»
Learning by observation reduces cognitive bias, research suggests
Research from the Business School (formerly Cass) suggests that observing others' decision-making can teach people to make better decisions themselves......»»
Fungi in the gut prime immunity against infection
Common fungi, often present in the gut, teach the immune system how to respond to their more dangerous relatives, according to new research. Breakdowns in this process can leave people susceptible to deadly fungal infections......»»
The wars in Former Yugoslavia continue in the classroom
According to the Education Act, schools in the ethnically divided Bosnia and Herzegovina must teach students "democratic ideals in a multicultural society." But according to new research from the University of Copenhagen, the opposite happens: Segreg.....»»
Fungi in the gut prime immunity against infection
Common fungi, often present in the gut, teach the immune system how to respond to their more dangerous relatives, according to new research from scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine. Breakdowns in this process can leave people susceptible to deadly f.....»»
Announcing the TC Early Stage Pitch-Off
Founders — by now you must have heard about TechCrunch Early Stage events on April 1 and 2 and July 8 and 9. The two-day founder and entrepreneur bootcamp brings together top experts to teach you how to get ahead and build a successful company. Thi.....»»
Why dogs can teach humans about healthier ageing
Our pet dogs could help extend human lives beyond their documented effects on people's wellbeing. Increasingly, studies are looking at how the domestic dog, Canis familiaris, is key to understanding cognition and processes involved in ageing—someth.....»»
LinkedIn launches LinkedIn Marketing Labs on-demand courses for advertisers
LinkedIn launched Marketing Labs video course to teach advertisers how to succeed on the platform. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
Goalsetter raises $3.9 million to teach financial literacy to kids
Goalsetter, a platform that helps parents teach their kids financial literacy, announced the raise of a $3.9 million seed round this morning, led by Astia. PNC Bank, Mastercard, US. Bank, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, Elevate Capital, Portfoli.....»»
Czech trainers teach dogs to sniff out COVID
In a dog training centre built inside a shipping container located in a Czech mountain village, Renda, Cap and Laky are being put to the test......»»
Study highlights factors that predict success for treating canine behavioral disorders
There is a saying that you can't teach old dogs new tricks. When it comes to canine behavioral problems, age is only one factor that can predict how well a pet may respond to clinical intervention. In a paper published in Frontiers in Veterinary Scie.....»»
University of Florida Asks Students To Use App To Report Professors Who Don"t Teach In Person
jyosim writes: Professors at the University of Florida are outraged that the university essentially put a "tattle" button on a campus safety app that lets students report if professors aren't teaching in person. Apparently more than 100 professors th.....»»