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What the MasterClass effect means for edtech

MasterClass, which sells a subscription to celebrity-taught classes, sits on the cusp of entertainment and education. It offers virtual, yet aspirational learning: an online tennis class with Serena Williams, a cooking session with Gordon Ramsay. Whi.....»»

Category: topSource:  techcrunchApr 24th, 2021

Cobalt-copper tandem system offers sustainable approach for converting carbon dioxide to ethanol

The continuing release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is a major driver of global warming and climate change with increased extreme weather events. Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have now presented a method for effect.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Updating your Samsung Galaxy S25 could be easier than ever

Samsung is reportedly making the S25 compatible with seamless updates, which means all the hard work happens in the background......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Specific mask mandates go into effect in 6 Bay Area counties

Specific mask mandates go into effect in 6 Bay Area counties.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Researchers study effect of phosphorous and irradiance on the invasive plant Chromolaena odorata

Resource competition is an important factor affecting the invasion success of alien plants, and environmental factors influence the competition outcomes between invasive and native plants. Chromolaena odorata has been listed as one of the main invasi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Using mathematics to better understand cause and effect

Cause and effect. We understand this concept from an early age. Tug on a pull toy's string, and the toy follows. Naturally, things get much more complicated as a system grows, as the number of variables increases, and as noise enters the picture. Eve.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Celebrate Halloween with 20 of our favorite horror comedies

Vampires and werewolves and zombies, oh my! Plus a slasher smorgasbord of serial killers... Halloween is upon us, which means costumes, candy, and settling in for a nice long nigh.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Does the Coriolis Effect Cause Your Cowlick?

No, but the direction of our hair whorls could teach us about human development.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

International team discovers small molecules that regulate how fast plant leaves age

Two small molecules that are produced by the plant Arabidopsis thaliana are shown to have the opposite effect on how fast its leaves age. The molecules are peptides, short chains of amino acids. While the peptide SCOOP10 accelerates aging, SCOOP12 su.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Google Pixel 9a specs leaked!

Thanks to a recent report, we have an idea of what kind of hardware the upcoming Google Pixel 9a could be packing. The post Google Pixel 9a specs leaked! appeared first on Phandroid. With the Google Pixel 9 announced recently, it means tha.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Apple"s new M4 iMac is up to $100 off, plus $20 off AppleCare

Exclusive coupon savings are in effect on Apple's 2024 iMac 24-inch, with discounts of up to $100 off the all-in-one desktop on top of 3 years of AppleCare for $149. Best of all, no membership is required.Grab exclusive coupon savings on 2024 M4 iMac.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Antithrombin study proposes new mechanism of action for the plasma protein"s functional role

Antithrombin, a plasma protein, has been reported to control thrombin activity by directly binding to thrombin, as well as to have an anti-inflammatory effect. However, the actual molecular mechanism of the anti-inflammatory effect of antithrombin wa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

A smaller Mac mini brings big problems for server farms and accessory makers

The greatly reduced size of the new M4 Mac mini is fantastic, but will be trouble for colocation services, rack mounters, and folks with hubs that will no longer fit neatly under the computer.The smaller size of the M4 Mac mini (right) means certain.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now an Xbox first-party game now, so that means it should be available on Game Pass, right? The answer is a little complicated......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Why We All Need a U.N. Study of the Effects of Nuclear War

A new United Nations expert study of the effects of nuclear war would spur informed and inclusive global debate on what nuclear war means for people and the planet today.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Did Decriminalizing Drugs Such As Fentanyl Cause Opioid Overdose Increase?

Oregon decriminalized hard drugs in 2021 and recriminalized them last month. A new analysis shows the laws likely had little effect on opioid deaths.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Today’s deals: $150 off eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20, $30 Fire TV Stick 4K Max, $99 Beats headphones, more

We’re less than a month away from Black Friday, which means retailers are really turning up the heat on their sales. Today, we found so … The post Today’s deals: $150 off eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20, $30 Fire TV Stick 4K Max, $99 Bea.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Seeing more acorns this fall? Here"s why, and what it means for RI"s forests.

Seeing more acorns this fall? Here"s why, and what it means for RI"s forests......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

2024 iPad mini teardown reveals minimal internal changes

A new teardown of the seventh-generation iPad mini has revealed very little in the way of changes, and no apparent physical change to reduce jelly scrolling despite evidence that the effect is minimized.The seventh-generation iPad mini sports an A17.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

The clocks going back tonight means lighter mornings — here"s why that will help you fall asleep faster

The clocks going back tonight means lighter mornings — here"s why that will help you fall asleep faster.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

It"s almost Halloween. That means it"s time for a bat beauty contest

Move over, Fat Bear Week. A bat beauty contest is now stepping up to the plate......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024