When nothing is enough: Constant dissatisfaction burns out the perfectionist student
Professor of Educational Sciences Markku Niemivirta is excited. He gives unreserved praise to his MoLeWe research collective, with which he has had the opportunity to explore important current themes from a variety of perspectives. Recently, the mult.....»»
Lordstown Motors ex-CEO approved to buy company assets for $10 million
LAS Capital, majority-owned by former CEO Steve Burns, will acquire Lordstown's intellectual property, business records, and machinery including assembly lines for EV motors and batteries......»»
This super cheap student laptop has a massive discount at Walmart
The SGIN M15, a student laptop that will have no trouble handling basic schoolwork, is currently available from Walmart for a very affordable price of $260......»»
Dell just hit this student laptop with a hefty discount
The Dell Inspiron 15, a dependable student laptop with the 11th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, is on sale from Dell for a very affordable price of $330......»»
It’s not just you: Researchers say Zoom really does make you feel worse about yourself
Researchers are studying the ‘Zoom effect’—a possible link between video chatting and appearance dissatisfaction. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of digital connection: In the absence of in-person gatherings, many peo.....»»
Apple debuts 90-minute ‘Study With Me’ video to promote MacBook Air
Apple is venturing into a new category of videos on YouTube, debuting a 90-minute “Study With Me” video. The video features actress and USC student Storm Reid, and Apple says the goal is to “keep you focused on studying and away from distractio.....»»
Join Storm Reid for a 90-minute study buddy video from Apple
Apple has released a feature-length "Study with Me" video with actor and student Storm Reid, as she — and viewers — concentrate on studying.Storm Reid in Apple's "Study with Me" video (Source: Apple)"Hey, everyone, welcome to my 'Study with Me' v.....»»
Climate change affecting ability to prevent US wildfires: study
Shifting weather patterns caused by climate change are limiting when controlled burns can be carried out to prevent wildfires in the western United States, a new study warns......»»
Discovery may enable network interface for quantum computers
A team of scientists at the QOT Centre for Quantum Optical Technologies, including a student from the Faculty of Physics (University of Warsaw), made a device capable of the conversion of quantum information between microwave and optical photons......»»
Controlled burns help prevent wildfires, but climate change is limiting their use
Prescribed fires, sometimes called controlled burns, are one of the most common tools for preventing catastrophic wildfires in the Western United States. Lit by highly trained firefighters, they help clear away excess dry plant matter that might othe.....»»
College student sues Musk for falsely calling him a “psyop” in neo-Nazi brawl
"Yet another one of Elon Musk’s reckless smears." Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) On Wednesday, a Los Angeles-based 22-year-old college graduate, Ben Brody, sued Elon Musk for more than $1 million.....»»
Shaping positive STEM identity for student success
Data show that students who have a strong science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) identity are more likely to take STEM courses and persist to the academic finish line––graduation. Positive STEM identity is multifaceted, but at th.....»»
Scientists reveal how phosphate escapes from actin filaments
Actin filaments are dynamic protein-fibers in the cell built from single actin proteins. Many cellular functions, including cell movement, are regulated by constant filament assembly and disassembly. The disassembly phase is initiated by the release.....»»
Students made Oxford the murder capital of late medieval England, research suggests
A project mapping medieval England's known murder cases has now added Oxford and York to its street plan of London's 14th century slayings, and found that Oxford's student population was by far the most lethally violent of all social or professional.....»»
Online abuse could drive women out of political life. The time to act is now, says researcher
It is becoming increasingly evident that life in modern politics is presenting women with a stark choice—endure almost constant online threats and abuse or get out of public life......»»
Fraud prevention forces scammers to up their game
The risk of falling victim to fraud is a constant concern for individuals, businesses, and organizations alike. As technology evolves, so too do the methods employed by fraudsters, making fraud prevention an increasingly critical and complex endeavor.....»»
Video: Student engineers develop early warning system for blue-green algae
With temperatures rising due to global warming, blue-green algae blooms have become increasingly common on Alberta lakes. Early detection is crucial because the algae produce toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals......»»
New methodology addresses "contentious" student satisfaction surveys
Adopting a new methodology approach could address concerns about student satisfaction surveys, according to new research......»»
National Student Clearinghouse MOVEit breach impacts nearly 900 schools
US educational nonprofit organization National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) has revealed that the breach of its MOVEit server ended up affecting almost 900 colleges and universities, and resulted in the theft of personal information of their students......»»
How global enterprises navigate the complex world of data privacy
In this Help Net Security interview, Evelyn de Souza, Head of Privacy Compliance, Oracle SaaS Cloud, talks about the constant efforts required to keep up with privacy laws in each country, and ensuring compliance across the entire organization. She a.....»»
A brief history of abortion—from ancient Egyptian herbs to fighting stigma today
You might be forgiven for thinking of abortion as a particularly modern phenomenon. But there's plenty of evidence to suggest that abortion has been a constant feature of social life for thousands of years. The history of abortion is often told as a.....»»