Monthly Archives: February 2024

Living with robots in harmony: the keys to social robotics

Living with robots in harmony: the keys to social robotics

In fiction it is not strange to find the figure of the assistant robot. This is usually a fully self-aware humanoid robot, a type of sapiens robot programmed to collaborate on certain tasks with humans. Some of the best known are C-3PO, from Star Wars , and Baymax, from Big Hero 6 . In these stories there is usually […] … learn more→

Academic failure: history and invention of a concept

Academic failure: history and invention of a concept

The French school is reputed, at least in a significant part of public and political representations, to be locked in a multifaceted crisis. Thanks to these findings, attention has focused on “academic failure”, “dropouts” and the average results of French students in international rankings (PISA). This context of increased academic competition translates, in the eyes […] … learn more→

Why banning gym selfies could do us all a lot of good

Why banning gym selfies could do us all a lot of good

Taking selfies to document daily life is now a completely normalised activity across all ages and demographics. At the same time, however, selfies are often maligned – particularly in specific contexts such as at places of worship, sacred sites, or when animals are made unwitting participants. It’s easy to see why taking selfies could be considered inappropriate in such cases. But […] … learn more→

Why is free time still so elusive?

Why is free time still so elusive?

There have been massive gains in productivity over the past century. So why are people still working so hard for so long? Output per worker increased by almost 300% between 1950 and 2018 in the U.S. The standard American workweek, meanwhile, has remained unchanged, at about 40 hours. This paradox is especially notable in the U.S., where […] … learn more→

What are ‘multiplication facts’? Why are they essential to your child’s success in maths?

What are ‘multiplication facts’? Why are they essential to your child’s success in maths?

`One of the essential skills students need to master in primary school mathematics are “multiplication facts”. What are they? What are they so important? And how can you help your child master them? What are multiplication facts? Multiplication facts typically describe the answers to multiplication sums up to 10×10. Sums up to 10×10 are called […] … learn more→

How to give children a taste for science

How to give children a taste for science

Throughout history, through its discoveries and innovations, science has been the engine of human progress. However, many people, especially young people , are unaware of much of the knowledge she brought . As teachers and researchers, we take up the challenge of bringing new generations closer to science. It is also about combating inequalities between men and women in […] … learn more→

AI is everywhere – including countless applications you’ve likely never heard of

AI is everywhere – including countless applications you’ve likely never heard of

Artificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly everywhere. Right now, generative AI in particular – tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, Gemini (previously Bard) and others – is at the peak of hype. But as an academic discipline, AI has been around for much longer than just the last couple of years. When it comes to real-world applications, many have […] … learn more→

Exploring mythic+ dungeon boosting in WoW

Exploring mythic+ dungeon boosting in WoW

In the ever-expanding World of Warcraft (WoW), the pursuit of power, glory, and gear knows no bounds. One avenue that has garnered significant attention in recent times is the realm of Mythic+ dungeon boosting. With the rise of competitive gaming and the insatiable desire for efficiency, WoW Mythic boost services have become a cornerstone of […] … learn more→