From depictions in the world’s oldest cave paintings to starring roles in modern franchises like Ice Age, the woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) has captivated humans for centuries, transforming from a symbol of worship and sustenance into a source of scientific intrigue and entertainment today. Evolving around 300,000 years ago in an area of eastern Siberia […] … learn more→

Time and time again, I have seen businesses struggle with outdated processes. Some resist change. Others don’t even realize they are falling behind until it’s too late.  But the truth is, if you are not adapting, you are losing ground—and fast! That is where a digital transformation specialist can help. Not sure if you need […] … learn more→

Environmental awareness is growing in society and there seems to be no turning back given the current global crisis we are facing. It is worth remembering pioneers such as Rachel Carson with her Silent Spring or Erin Brockovich with her legal fight, which represented important milestones in the development of environmental thinking. Unfortunately, this proactive attitude towards the environment is […] … learn more→

If your summer holiday already feels like a distant memory, you’re not alone. Burnout – a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion following prolonged stress – has been described in workplaces since a 5th century monastery in Egypt. Burnout and depression can look similar and are relatively common conditions. It’s estimated that 30% of the […] … learn more→

Two years since the release of ChatGPT, teachers and institutions are still struggling with assessment in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Some have banned AI tools outright. Others have turned to AI tools only to abandon them months later or have called for teachers to embrace AI to transform assessment. The result is a hodgepodge of responses, leaving many kindergarten to […] … learn more→

Generative AI systems like large language models and text-to-image generators can pass rigorous exams that are required of anyone seeking to become a doctor or a lawyer. They can perform better than most people in Mathematical Olympiads. They can write halfway decent poetry, generate aesthetically pleasing paintings and compose original music. These remarkable capabilities may make it seem like generative artificial intelligence systems […] … learn more→

Once upon a time, university lectures were accompanied by the sound of pens scribbling on paper. But if you go into a lecture hall today, you will hear students tapping on laptops. Devices are now an accepted and important part of modern learning. But this does not necessarily mean students should forget the old-fashioned ways of […] … learn more→

Not long ago I attended a concert. It was a band that I had been waiting a while to see and so I was excited to be there in the crowd. Part way through, they played my favourite song and I noticed that I felt something different. It felt like a pinnacle moment where the […] … learn more→

A few years ago, when a child or teenager arrived home, and while they remained there, we knew that there were a number of dangers to which they were no longer exposed. Today, with widespread access to the Internet and social networks, children and teenagers can be physically safe in the comfort of their home, […] … learn more→

Those who wrote and wrangled over America’s Constitution might be troubled by the second presidency of Donald J. Trump. While almost all modern presidents flex their muscles in the initial stages of their administration, the first weeks of the second Trump presidency have seen a rapid-fire, often dizzying array of executive actions that have sparked heated, even virulent, disputes […] … learn more→