Bipartisan lawmakers in the House and Senate are pressuring the Biden administration about MDMA-assisted therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In a letter to President Biden, retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. and current Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) and 60 other members of the House asked the administration to follow the science and approve a […]
Slime Mold Helps to Map the Universe’s Tendrils of Dark Matter A single-celled organism’s pathfinding reveals connections in the universe’s vast “cosmic web” By Mark Popinchalk Over billions of years gravity has pulled the universe’s matter into a chaotic netting of filaments, tendrils and voids known as the cosmic web. Galaxies are strewn along these […]
Victoria Song / The Verge: Samsung Galaxy Watch7 review: upgraded chip and sensor, comfortable to wear, and nice circular design, but middling battery life and AI health updates are meh — It’s not an ambitious smartwatch, but honestly, it doesn’t have to be. … Of all the wearables Samsung launched in 2024, the $299.99 Galaxy […]
Enlarge / LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 23: Travelers from France wait on their delayed flight on the check-in floor of the Delta Air Lines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on July 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. CrowdStrike has hit back at Delta Air Lines’ threat of litigation against the cyber security […]
While these prognostications may prove true, today’s businesses are finding major hurdles when they seek to graduate from pilots and experiments to enterprise-wide AI deployment. Just 5.4% of US businesses, for example, were using AI to produce a product or service in 2024. Moving from initial forays into AI use, such as code generation and […]
It was 3 A.M., and my seven-month-old would not stay asleep. She didn’t want to nurse. She cried when I offered her a bottle. I bounced her in my arms, softly singing the Cure’s Just Like Heaven. That didn’t help, either. With a sigh I put her in her crib, left the room and set […]
Self-Managed Abortions Have Increased Since Fall of ‘Roe’ Privacy concerns were one of the most common reasons for seeking a self-managed abortion, a recent study found By Sarah Varney & KFF Health News The percentage of people seeking to end their own pregnancies who used the abortion pill mifepristone has increased since the Supreme Court […]
It’s a very strange experience to watch a play in which you are a character—and to shake hands with the person who plays you. I did both this July while attending a performance of Kyoto at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon in England. The moment meant more, of course, than just a glimpse of oneself […]
Scientists Sound Alarms on New Surge in Cancers and a Private Spacewalk is Pushed Back A new blood test for cancer, helpful cat parasites, and a new kind of wood in this week’s news roundup. By Rachel Feltman, Kelso Harper & Fonda Mwangi Anaissa Ruiz Tejada/Scientific American Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners. Let’s kick off […]
This video is about online classes in AMA Cavite. I know that this is hard for us to adapt with the “new normal” but I know that we can all do this. For the new students of AMA Cavite, feel free to ask some questions and we will do our best to answer that. Hope […]
Exploring The Virtual Shelves Of Our eBook Library Are you looking for onboarding checklists to help your new hires get off to a solid start? Do you need to shift your focus to skills training and provide employees with more results-driven training? Our shelves are packed with insights, tips, and proven strategies for L&D and […]
Anecdotal evidence suggests those with autism tend to enjoy board games more than most, and now two new studies identify some reasons why this might be the case. The team behind the research, from the University of Plymouth and Edge Hill University in the UK, conducted five separate analyses to examine how popular board games […]
Choosing the right action camera used to be simple: Go with GoPro. That’s still good advice, in that the GoPro ranks high on our list and is our top pick for most adventure-seeking photographers, but we’ve finally found a few worthy competitors. To figure out which cameras are the best, we dove with them, climbed […]
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Sometimes mathematicians try to tackle a problem head on, and sometimes they come at it sideways. That’s especially true when the mathematical stakes are high, as with the Riemann hypothesis, whose solution comes with a $1 million reward from the Clay Mathematics Institute. Its proof […]
by TeachThought Staff As learning becomes increasingly digital, access becomes increasingly important. The Flipped Classroom, for example, requires technology that would have been considered dramatic only a few years ago. Broadband access, CPU speed, graphics processing, multi-media production in terms of sound, image, film, and other innovations have placed significant demands on the technology industry. […]
Josh Noble / Financial Times: How YouTube, NBC, Eurosport, and others are enlisting creators to cover the Paris Olympics, to fill in storytelling gaps and captivate a younger generation — NBC and Eurosport among those using ‘creators’ to spur interest and reach wider audiences — Sandra Kwon’s life … Source link Please enable JavaScript to […]
Derren Fox/BAS A23a is vast. Its flat, table-like top stretches to the horizon Something remarkable has happened to A23a, the world’s biggest iceberg. For months now it has been spinning on the spot just north of Antarctica when really it should be racing along with Earth’s most powerful ocean current. Scientists say the frozen block, […]
Many online pharmacies that are selling semaglutide, the main ingredient in weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, are doing so illegally, according to new research. The study, released Friday in the journal JAMA Network Open, found that when researchers used search engines to try and find “websites advertising semaglutide without a prescription” in […]
To be sure, the path from gen AI Act 1 to Act 2 will not be a straight one. It will require effort we’ve never seen before.Read More Source link Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.
eLearning Gamification Mistakes Every L&D Pro Should Avoid Badges, points, and leaderboards might be just what you need to enhance training immersion and boost participation, but successful gamification strategies require careful planning and implementation. You cannot simply throw these elements into the mix and hope that employees achieve the objectives. This ultimate guide highlights eLearning […]
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An operations manager finds relief from her depression with the help of psilocybin, the primary psychoactive component of “magic mushrooms.” A veteran conquers his post-traumatic stress disorder through therapy using MDMA, a synthetic compound known on the street as “ecstasy” or “molly.” A stay-at-home mom tries LSD, otherwise known as acid, for her anxiety. Nearly […]
It has now been eight weeks since Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft launched into orbit on an Atlas V rocket, bound for the International Space Station. At the time NASA officials said the two crew members, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, could return to Earth as soon as June 14, just eight days later. Yes, there had […]
by Terrell Heick It isn’t clear what the original goal of social media was. No single person, organization, or platform could have possibly decided this. Once the framework of publishing content–in any constantly changing but not always evolving forms–was established, new standards for engagement emerged. At its best, the primary goals of most kinds of […]
A dressage horse iStockphoto During the Olympic equestrian events of dressage, horses display dance-like steps that demand high levels of muscular strength and control across the animals’ bodies and legs. But at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, there has been more focus on the position of the horses’ heads. On 27 July, Brazilian rider Carlos […]
Examining old rocks with new technology reveals the source of the moon’s atmosphere: Meteorites bombarding the lunar surface over billions of years have kicked up dust that forms the satellite’s tenuous atmosphere, according to a report in Science Advances. Why Scientists are Studying Moon Rocks A team of scientists analyzed moon rocks collected during the […]
Give students a warm welcome into your room this school year with one of our eight adorable classroom door signs! They’re fully customizable in Google Slides so you can add your name, grade, subject area, or room number. Having signage on your door helps students know they’re in the right place during those first weeks of […]
Thunderstorms Have Caused $45 Billion in Damages in the U.S. in Just Six Months Damage from high-frequency storms is rising faster than losses from major disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News A man surveys damage from a storm Friday, May 17, 2024, in downtown Houston. Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via […]
Enlarge / AI-generated image by FLUX.1 dev: “A beautiful queen of the universe holding up her hands, face in the background.” FLUX.1 On Thursday, AI-startup Black Forest Labs announced the launch of its company and the release of its first suite of text-to-image AI models, called FLUX.1. The German-based company, founded by researchers who developed […]
Alzheimer’s disease is hard to diagnose. But proteins in the blood might provide clarity. A series of recent findings, presented at the annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia and in research papers, raise the possibility of a simple blood draw to help doctors figure out if a person’s cognitive problems are caused by Alzheimer’s […]
For many athletes, it is the pinnacle of their career. They have trained hard for years to take part in the Olympic Games. Winning a medal is a childhood dream for most of them—only surpassed by setting a new world record during the competitions. And that happens again and again. At the Summer Olympics in […]
The Verge’s Nilay Patel, Allison Johnson, and Victoria Song discuss Apple iOS 18.1 beta. upcoming Pixel 9 rumors, Olympics coverage, AI deepfake regulation, and more. Further reading: The best way to watch the Olympics is on TikTok Apple releases iOS 18.1 developer beta with the first ‘Apple Intelligence’ iPhone features Apple’s iOS 18.1 developer beta […]
Artifacts from the ruins of a medieval laboratory are spilling a famous scientist’s secrets. A chemical analysis of broken glassware belonging to 16th century Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe revealed elevated levels of nine metals, researchers report July 25 in Heritage Science. The finding offers tantalizing clues to his work in alchemy, a precursor to modern […]
Ready to discover the power of protein in achieving your weight management and muscle building goals? Our newest (and free!) 7-day High-Protein Plan makes eating a high-protein diet simple and satisfying. Over the course of the seven days, you’ll collect dietitian-curated grocery lists, easy-to-make high-protein recipes, and receive behavior change support. And at the end […]
When people hear the word “creativity,” they usually think of the arts: the great painters, poets, and musicians who have expressed their imagination and personal vision through an artistic medium. Science is often framed as the opposite of creative: a meticulous, data-driven activity that’s logical, rational, and detail-oriented. This leaves many students feeling disengaged and […]
Kids love to tell you all their stories—especially when you’re trying to talk about something else!—but teaching them how to effectively write down their narratives takes work. Mentor texts for narrative writing are a teacher’s best friend when it comes to showing students how to write engaging and powerful stories. These are the books you […]
—Jessica Hamzelou This week, I’ve been working on a piece about an AI-based tool that could help guide end-of-life care. We’re talking about the kinds of life-and-death decisions that come up for very unwell people. Often, the patient isn’t able to make these decisions—instead, the task falls to a surrogate. It can be an extremely […]
The Hidden Ways Extreme Heat Disrupts Infrastructure Scorching temperatures are further burdening an already-troubled infrastructure system across much of the U.S. in ways people are still learning to recognize By Meghan Bartels Infrastructure across the U.S. is struggling under the climate crisis. Dramatic examples include torrential rains turning New York City’s subway entrances into waterfalls, […]
In July NASA announced its intent to erase its planned VIPER lunar rover from its roster of robotic explorers. Slated to launch in 2025, the rover’s primary job was to study water ice near the moon’s south pole. For the first time, scientists would measure from the lunar surface how much ice might be tucked […]
Some Trees ‘Hold Their Breath’ During Wildfires When wildfire smoke is in the air some trees essentially shut their windows and doors and hold their breath By Delphine Farmer, Mj Riches & The Conversation US Giant Sequoia trees are shrouded in a yellow tinge of smoke from a wildfire in the Sequoia National Forest in […]
Very soon now, possibly in a few days, though more likely in the next few weeks, a new star will appear in our sky—except it’s really an old star. Called T Coronae Borealis (or T Cor Bor), it’s a binary system composed of a huge red giant star and a tiny white dwarf. Though small, […]
[CLIP: Theme music] Rachel Feltman: There are few human experiences more universal than gazing up at the night sky, and the urge to look up is probably as old as our species, if not even older. But how did our ancient ancestors feel about what they saw in the heavens, and how did it influence […]
Chester Zoo has celebrated the birth of what it said was one of the rarest animals on earth. The Cheshire attraction said the Persian onager was born to mum Azita after a year-long pregnancy. Onagers hail from the semi-desert regions of Iran, and are related to domestic donkeys. The foal was named Jasper, whose Persian […]
BBC It had been the NHS’s longest-running and bitterest pay dispute – responsible for hundreds of thousands of cancelled operations and appointments. And then, suddenly, word came on Monday that the British Medical Association was recommending that its 50,000 junior doctor members accept a fresh offer from the new government. It sounded almost too good […]
CLIMATEWIRE | How many times can a public beach vanish? As many times as Congress pays to rebuild it — over a very long time. A century after the federal government began bringing beaches back to life after they disappeared during storms, the U.S. finds itself at a crossroads with climate change. On supporting science […]
Everywhere you look, it seems like the cost of a square meal is going up. Last year, food prices increased by 5.8% according to USDA data. So it’s no wonder that many people are looking for ways to save money on what they eat. Fast-food chains are cashing in left and right on budget-conscious diners. […]
Can you survive without any carbs in your diet? An army of zero-carb-diet social media influencers seem to think so. But what do the actual health experts, like a registered dietitian, have to say about keto, carnivore, and other extremely low-carb diets? “Carbs are absolutely necessary to feel your best and achieve good health,” says […]
A new study lends weight to fears that more livestock workers have gotten the bird flu than has been reported. “I am very confident there are more people being infected than we know about,” said Gregory Gray, the infectious disease researcher at the University of Texas Medical Branch who led the study, posted online Wednesday […]
Extreme heat is sending unprecedented numbers of Americans to emergency departments—and to untimely deaths. Scientists, clinicians and public health officials know that people need to stay hydrated to prevent heat-related illnesses. But it can be hard for an individual to figure out how much liquid is enough; needs can vary a lot depending on circumstances […]
by TeachThought Staff Welcome to a new school year! While most teachers and students have much to look forward to as the new school year begins, the end of summer can sometimes be seen as a tragic end to freedom and fun. Like Mondays, the beginning of the school year can sometimes fill you with […]
The summer sun is rising in the sky as you’re getting ready for the day. You check the forecast to see how hot it will be: The high is 94 degrees Fahrenheit (34 degrees Celsius). The heat index is 102 degrees F (39 degrees C). The relative humidity is going to be 50 percent in […]
Narrator: The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896, and since then 26 countries have hosted the Games. As of now, the U.S. has by far the most medals in the history of the games. And this summer it’s hoping to keep that streak alive. The 2024 Summer Olympics are taking place […]
Teachers know how to navigate an industry that feels different every day better than anyone. From the projector era to the PowerPoint era, we’ve gone through it all. And every time there’s a change, it feels like it adds hours to our workloads, including the time it takes to learn a new product, convert existing […]
For many of us, summer is all about fun in the sun, pool parties and that feeling of endless vacation—unless you keep up with the news. Recently there have been a lot of concerning or even devastating developments, from shocking Supreme Court decisions to brutal record heat waves to dangerous political tensions ahead of the […]
On a hot Saturday in San Antonio over 10 years ago, an 8-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after days of fever, headache, vomiting and sensitivity to light. The child’s mother, who lived near the Texas-Mexico border, had taken him to a series of clinics in Mexico, but his condition had worsened. The child […]
Every now and again, our planet ponies up a fossil so spectacular that almost all you can do is gape in wonder. Sometimes those fossils are the magnificent remains that once trod Earth’s surface with thunderous feet. Sometimes, they are mere motes, particles at which you may not look twice – but contain within them […]
Giant, Sparkly Clams Hide the Most Efficient Solar Panels Ever Found Inside giant, iridescent clams are algal farms that could inspire highly efficient bioreactors By Meghan Bartels Detail of design and vibrant colors inside giant clam taken close up underwater on a tropical reef in Palau. Erin Donalson/Getty Images In the shallow tropical reefs off […]
It is impossible, of course, to identify the precise moment we first suspected the changes in my mother were something other than normal aging. In my own imperfect memory, what rises up is the first morning of a weeklong trip to Rome, when my mother woke up at 2 A.M., got dressed and went down […]
by TeachThought Staff Team-building activities are great–especially for the first day of school or early in the school year, Not only can they help establish routines, tone, and expectations, they’re also fun, and can help learners feel comfortable. Though many older students in high school and college may groan at their thought, they’re usually fun, […]
Whether it’s black orbs swallowing people in downtown Seoul, murder on Mars or malevolent pigs, August has got science fiction fans covered. There are new titles from big names such as James S. A. Corey, Josh Malerman and Neal Asher, and an intriguing-sounding short story collection from Mark Haddon (he of The Curious Incident of […]
Expect Auroras, Solar Flares and More Space Weather from the Solar Maximum Space weather is heating up in our current solar cycle peak By Clara Moskowitz & Matthew Twombly Aurora sightings may become more common, and satellite communications and power grids could be disrupted, as solar activity peaks. Our nearest star is always volatile, but […]
Republicans are making a last push against the finalization of the Biden administration’s move to reschedule marijuana, despite advocates saying the fight isn’t worth the effort. The White House in May began the formal rulemaking process to move marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) — drugs considered to have the highest […]
A seven-year-old boy has become the first child in the UK to undergo surgery using a pioneering robot-assisted device. Reece, from Gosport, Hampshire, was treated for a kidney condition at Southampton Children’s Hospital. The NHS centre is leading a UK trial of the use of the Versius Surgical Robotic System on children, following successful operations […]
by Terry Heick Education is a series of learning experiences informed by policy, and actuated by teachers. Policy, by its very nature, is sweeping and ambitious. It is designed to work on various scales, is well-intentioned, and often difficult to fault on paper. The teachers aren’t really much different. They are ambitious, designed to work on […]
Jason Lock / National Trust / PA Eight new shoots have emerged from the felled Sycamore Gap tree stump Signs of life have been found growing from the stump of the felled Sycamore Gap tree. Eight new shoots have emerged from the base, giving hope the historic tree lives on ten months after it was […]
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More On the first floor of an industrial modern office building, we are among a select group of journalists invited into a secretive lab at Amazon to see the latest Just Walk Out (JWO) technology. Now used […]
In a viral TikTok video, American athlete Ilona Maher recently took a stand against body shaming, shedding light on the limitations of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of health. The U.S. women’s rugby player delivered a powerful response to a social media commenter who made a disparaging remark referencing Maher’s BMI. The […]
Kevin Church/BBC Rory Golden was on the Titan’s support ship when the submersible went missing A witness to the Titan submersible disaster has told BBC News about the fear and false hope felt by those on its support ship. Rory Golden was on the Oceangate expedition when contact with the sub and its five passengers […]
A gymnast can actually perform both of these types of rotation at the same time—that’s what makes the sport so interesting to watch. In physics, we would call this type of movement a “rigid body rotation.” But, clearly, humans aren’t rigid, so the mathematics to describe rotations like this can be quite complicated. For the […]
With Bitcoin (BTC) surging and the market exhibiting greed according to the Fear and Greed Index, it’s an opportune time to consider diversifying your portfolio with altcoin investments. While meme coins often attract attention, focusing on established, solid projects and promising presale tokens could be a prudent strategy. Here are some top altcoins and a […]
Sean Lyngaas / CNN: A ransomware attack hits blood donation nonprofit OneBlood, which has asked over 250 hospitals in the US to activate their critical blood shortage protocols — A cyberattack has hit a blood-donation nonprofit that serves hundreds of hospitals in the southeastern US. Source link Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered […]
The Discovery Education blog is a free resource for educators to find time-saving teaching strategies and compelling content for their daily lessons. Full of timely tips, high-quality DE resources, and advice from our DEN community, these posts are meant to entertain and inform our users while supporting educators everywhere with new ways to engage their […]
Enlarge / A stock photo of a robot whispering to a man. On Tuesday, OpenAI began rolling out an alpha version of its new Advanced Voice Mode to a small group of ChatGPT Plus subscribers. This feature, which OpenAI previewed in May with the launch of GPT-4o, aims to make conversations with the AI more […]
By Aviv Weiss As an ardent follower of cutting-edge education trends (which is, admittedly, not hard to do considering the fact that I work for Khan Academy), I was thrilled to bring together Khan academy CEO and Founder Sal Khan and AI for education expert Danielle Sullivan from Khan Academy for Part 2 of our […]
CLIMATEWIRE | With temperatures rising in Paris, Yuri Hosokawa thinks about a race walker who collapsed at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago during a blistering heat wave. What happened next was a kind of breakthrough. The athlete’s body reached nearly 108 degrees Fahrenheit — high enough to cause organ damage or even death. But […]
Emma J Long The scientists were able to pick out the perfectly preserved creature’s internal anatomy in different colours The internal anatomy of a prehistoric creature the size of a poppy seed has been revealed in “astonishing detail”. Researchers used powerful X-rays to scan the 520-million-year-old fossil. The results, published in the journal Nature, reveal […]
The government is set to significantly raise the budget for this year’s renewable energy auction, following calls from industry for more support. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced on Wednesday that the budget would be increased to £1.5bn, up by £500m from last year. The majority of the funding will be available to develop offshore wind […]
Realizing AI’s full potential on a mass scale will require more than just executives’ enthusiasm; becoming a truly AI-first enterprise will require a significant, sustained investment in cloud infrastructure and strategy. In 2024, the cloud has evolved beyond its initial purpose as a storage tool and cost saver to become a crucial driver of innovation, […]
Dungeons & Dragons Is Shedding ‘Race’ in Gaming. Here’s Why It Matters The nerd culture powerhouse is rebranding its elves, dwarfs and orcs, previously referred to as races, and moving towards use of the term species By Steven Dashiell Dungeons & Dragons game figurines for sale in 2021. Jeff Swensen/Getty Images Dungeons & Dragons now […]
NASA is retiring its only dedicated asteroid-hunting space telescope, ending a 10-year mission that initially began as something else entirely: an astrophysics surveyor meant to open scientists’ eyes to the infrared universe. The telescope launched into Earth orbit as the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2009, mapped the infrared skies for a year, then […]
Teaching long vowels involves hearing, reading, and spelling words with lots of different spelling patterns. Teaching long ‘e’ words (like meet and beach) means teaching students the many ways long ‘e’ is spelled. Grab our free printable long ‘e’ word list and cards. Then try some of the activities below to teach all the ways […]
Rachel Feltman: There have been a lot of headlines in recent years about transgender athletes. But this isn’t actually the first time debates over biological sex have caused controversy and exclusion in the sports world. Even athletes who identify with the sex they were assigned at birth, meaning people with XX chromosomes who were assigned […]
The Surprising HR Benefits Of L&D And How To Reap Them It’s no secret that quality employee training has a positive impact on the health of an organization’s HR. From improved retention to higher job satisfaction, training strengthens the workforce by enhancing skill development and building a culture of continuous growth. But what about the […]
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Did you know that the average American eats five or more teaspoons of salt each day—20 times more than the body needs? Sodium is a mineral found naturally in many foods. Having the right amount of sodium in your diet helps your body stay hydrated and keeps your muscles and nerves running smoothly. Unfortunately, many people eat […]
Dimetrodon was the largest predator of its time, preying on giant amphibians nearly 300 million years ago during the Early Permian period. “They were eating basically whatever they wanted,” says Kirstin Brink, a paleontologist at the University of Manitoba in Canada who studies these creatures. But these ancient sail-finned creatures have often been misunderstood throughout […]
The meteorological community has a bit of a love-hate relationship with Twister, the 1996 blockbuster about tornado-chasing scientists. The movie plays a little fast and loose with some aspects of science—and is certainly more action-packed than the average tornado chase. But it is undeniably fun, dramatic and mesmerizing. And it remains beloved by many meteorologists […]
Scientists have sussed out a new source for the seeds of clouds. When the stratospheric layer of Earth’s atmosphere dips a toe into the underlying troposphere, the resulting chemical mixture becomes a fertile environment where tiny new particles, including the microscopic aerosols around which clouds begin to coalesce, can form. Data collected by four flights […]
CLIMATEWIRE | Scientists are sounding the alarm that certain agricultural practices aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions are likely causing more harm than good. Research published last month in Science warns that certain efforts to reduce methane emissions could backfire by increasing emissions of nitrous oxide — a greenhouse gas that is less potent than […]
Imagine a world in which workers providing crucial services such as weather forecasting and global broadband Internet had to do their jobs while dodging bullets on an active shooting range. At the very least, you’d probably worry about their well-being, right? This isn’t actually a make-believe scenario: the world we’re imagining is our own, the […]
Seventh Person ‘Cured’ of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant A man in Germany is HIV-free after receiving stem cells that are not resistant to the virus By Smriti Mallapaty & Nature magazine Colorized transmission electron micrograph of numerous HIV-1 virus particles (blue) replicating from a segment of a chronically infected H9 T cell (red). Image […]
Jess Wade is a physicist at Imperial College London who has made it her mission to write and update the Wikipedia pages of as many women in STEM as she possibly can. She inspired us at Lost Women of Science to start our own Wikipedia project to ensure that all the female scientists we profile […]
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THIS STORY ORIGINALLY appeared on WIRED en Español and has been translated from Spanish. Traditionally, the athletics track in an Olympic stadium is red. However, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, it’s purple, to match the event colors chosen by the Paris organizing committee. But there’s another difference: It’s made with recycled shells produced by the […]
I like to go running in my free time. I’m not an especially fast jogger, but I think I could keep up with a tortoise. According to Zeno of Elea, an ancient Greek scholar who lived around 450 B.C.E., however, the outcome of a race between me and a tortoise is far from clear—assuming that […]
The Supreme Court’s Contempt for History Promises a Worse Racial Future for U.S. The high court treating the children of a highly educated slice of the U.S. as equivalent to people who descended from the history of enslavement and Jim Crow is a dishonest ruse By Robert L. Nelson Douglas Rissing/Getty Images Last summer the […]
Olympic athletes pour everything into training for the Games, routinely pushing their physical and mental bounds to the limit—and beyond—for a shot at a gold medal. But getting into shape for what comes after the closing ceremony can be equally crucial, especially if the end of the Games also means the end of professional competition. […]
Today on the flagship podcast of dedicated streaming hardware: We try out a couple of show formats we’ve been planning for a while. In Version History, we tell the story of the Roku Netflix Player, debate its legacy, and try to decide whether this thing belongs in the Version History Hall of Fame. From Fast […]
Experiential learning transforms abstract concepts into tangible experiences, fostering a deeper curiosity and understanding for students. Below you’ll find some information about experiential learning, and five tips for successfully creating engaging learning opportunities that captivate students and encourage a lifelong love of discovery. What Is Experiential Learning and Why Is It Important? As the name […]
by TeachThought Staff Life can be crushingly busy–especially if you’re an educator or any other profession where deadlines are constant and the pressure is, unfortunately, unrelenting. With that in mind, keeping your schedule organized and managing your time efficiently is more important than ever. With so many calendar apps available for iOS, it can be […]
Six common wildlife species in Virginia have high rates of the virus that causes COVID-19 — a disease they likely caught from humans. The virus has been found in deer mice, Virginia opossum, raccoons, groundhogs, Eastern cottontails and Eastern red bats, according to findings in Nature. “I think the big take home message is the virus is […]