Do you know the top reasons why millions of people go blind? It’s not what you think. Cataracts are the culprit in 45% of all blindness globally – that’s 15.2 million people worldwide. And this is what really scares me… Nine out of ten people are blissfully unaware that they have them until it’s too […] … learn more→

Looking to amp up your concentration without the jitters CBD is becoming a serious player in the game of mental focus, offering a natural boost to concentration and clarity. With 35% of Americans projected to use CBD products by 2024, more folks are learning about the benefits of CBD for your concentration. Here’s the scoop… […] … learn more→

On a cold winter night in a rural area, I looked through a scope to see the rings of Saturn for the first time. Connecting grade school science book descriptions with a real life view amazed me. Even without a telescope or binoculars, many of us have had similar memorable moments — like watching the […] … learn more→

Universities, often perceived as bastions of progressive thought, are increasingly reflecting the broader political polarization gripping the nation. Faculty members represent a university’s core identity and mission. They express the values of the institution in numerous ways, including teaching, mentoring, advising and researching. In my research into the impact of college on student development and […] … learn more→

Within two days of launching its AI companions last month, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot app Grok became the most popular app in Japan. Companion chatbots are more powerful and seductive than ever. Users can have real-time voice or text conversations with the characters. Many have onscreen digital avatars complete with facial expressions, body language and a lifelike […] … learn more→

As university leaders work to make deals with the Trump administration, many college presidents are at an ethical crossroads. On the one hand, they must do all they can to restore funding for vital research. On the other, they risk ceding to the demands of a president with views that don’t align with their missions. As […] … learn more→

When artificial intelligence (AI) enters the classroom, the focus is often on the risk of plagiarism or shortcuts. But in a postgraduate business analysis course on digital innovation and strategy, taught in early 2025, we tried a different approach. Students were asked to use AI purposefully at every stage of the digital innovation process, reflect […] … learn more→

Imagine a student working on an assignment and they are stuck. Their lecturer or tutor is not available. Or maybe they feel worried about looking silly if they ask for help. So they turn to ChatGPT for feedback instead. In mere moments they will have an answer, which they can prompt for further clarification if […] … learn more→

Validation of prior experience allows you to obtain a diploma by recognizing the skills acquired in the professional field, without necessarily returning to school. This system is still little used, although it has many advantages. In a world marked by globalization and a tight job market, a diploma remains essential for accessing employment, securing one’s career path, […] … learn more→

Small local organizations called Active Clubs have spread widely across the U.S. and internationally, using fitness as a cover for a much more alarming mission. These groups are a new and harder-to-detect form of white supremacist organizing that merges extremist ideology with fitness and combat sports culture. Active Clubs frame themselves as innocuous workout groups on digital platforms and […] … learn more→