Youth groups, classes may be key in maintaining faith as kids age
Parents are an undeniably influential force in their children's lives. But a new study from the University of Georgia suggests that when it comes to religion, an engaged congregation may also be a deciding factor of whether youth stay involved in the.....»»
How a calcium-sensing protein multitasks
The calcium-sensing receptor is critical for maintaining healthy calcium levels, but CaSR is also well-known for its side hustles. The receptor is increasingly recognized for its ability to detect other ions and proteins and for its role in breast ca.....»»
How groups and technology tackle complex problems together
Picture a group of students tackling a complex project: some are brainstorming, others are researching, and some are planning the presentation. Each student plays a unique role, yet they all work together......»»
The 19 best YouTube videos for kids (April 2024)
Baby sharks, baking cakes, learning about science, how to play piano, fun influencer videos, and more are all among the best YouTube videos for kids......»»
WhatsApp chat filters separate unread messages, and groups
WhatsApp chat filters are the latest feature to be added to the popular messaging app, a few weeks after allowing users to pin multiple chats. You can now separate out only chats with unread messages, as well as separate group chats from individual o.....»»
The 6 best tablets for kids in 2024
Tablets aren't just for adults. Here's our list of the best tablets for kids for education and entertainment — which also allow you control over the content......»»
Study highlights successful Iowa program for youth exiting foster care
Iowa offers a successful model for serving youth exiting foster care, according to a new study in Children and Youth Services Review......»»
Flash sale gets you this iPad Mini-sized Samsung tablet for $99
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is a simple but useful tablet for entertaining kids or giving you something to watch. It's on sale now at Walmart......»»
NYT Connections answers today for April 15
Here are today's NYT Connections answers for April 15, alongside some hints on the groups that you'll need to guess......»»
Chevrolet, Toyota, Infiniti, Nissan and Hyundai dealerships change hands
Two transactions involved auto retailers ranked on Automotive News' list of the top 150 dealership groups based in the U.S......»»
Persistent socioeconomic gaps for Black Californians would take more than 248 years to close unless more is done: Report
Almost two decades ago, the inaugural State of Black California report was the first to provide a comprehensive look at how the material conditions and socioeconomic outcomes for Black Californians fared compared to other racial and ethnic groups......»»
Environmental groups grateful but vigilant after Key Bridge collapse
When Alice Volpitta watched the video of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, and the trucks tumbling into the Patapsco River in the darkness, she thought first for the people who had fallen......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Stellantis job cuts; top 150 dealership groups
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week......»»
Researchers analyze challenges faced by content moderators during pandemic
The responsibility for maintaining online safety relies on content moderators particularly in times of crisis. However, not all platforms even have moderation systems in place and so disinformation, misinformation, propaganda, and fake news often cir.....»»
MPA: Site-Blocking Will Stop Pirate Site Owners Who Abuse Kids & Traffick Drugs
After a wait of more than 12 years, rightsholders in the United States will again seek legislation that will provide the framework for a site-blocking regime to combat online piracy. After promoting and guiding similar regimes in dozens of countries.....»»
Beyond Screen Time: Balancing Digital and Real-world Activities for Kids
The world has changed, and in this modern digital age, screens are all the rage right now. While everyone knows what kind of benefits state-of-the-art technology can offer, spending hours after hours in front of the screen can easily overthrow these.....»»
How Does Phone Tracking Help Parents Save Their Kids?
Parents look after the wellbeing of their children in the real world proactively. However, they must be as vigilant when looking after their kids’ wellbeing in the digital world. The online space may seem normal to you, but if you look closely,.....»»
Discovery of the first fractal molecule in nature
An international team of researchers led by groups from the Max Planck Institute in Marburg and the Philipps University in Marburg has stumbled upon the first regular molecular fractal in nature. They discovered a microbial enzyme—citrate synthase.....»»
Visiting white parts of town makes some Black kids feel less safe, according to study
Some Black youth feel less safe when they visit predominantly white areas of their city, a new study in Columbus has found......»»
A new way of looking at data that shows what"s working for Indigenous school kids and what isn"t
Every year, NAPLAN tests are used to see how Australian students are tracking in reading, writing and math......»»
9 out of 10 kids are not developmentally on track in literacy and numeracy—study of 8 African countries
Children develop an enormous amount during their early years—socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. What happens between the ages of 0 and 8 years can predict important long-term outcomes: for example, how a child will fare at school; w.....»»