Identifying gifted children remains a challenge: although estimates suggest that up to 10% may have this learning ability, formal identification figures rarely exceed 2%. This unmet need has consequences: demotivation, poor academic performance, and a higher risk of early school leaving. Addressing this challenge requires specific tools and knowledge. This is where initiatives like our recent European project, Your […] … learn more→

Experiencing a plumbing emergency can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Whether it’s a burst pipe or a faulty water heater, the urgency is undeniable. In such situations, hiring a local plumber can make all the difference in how quickly and effectively the problem is resolved. This article will explore the benefits of sourcing a Plumber […] … learn more→

The government’s promised overhaul of New Zealand’s public service has made much of the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and compensate for a radically reduced workforce. This is in keeping with generally utopian visions of generative AI (GenAI) tools unleashing creativity, removing mundane, repetitive work, and “freeing up humans” for more fulfilling tasks. However, this may […] … learn more→

Imagine Lucas, a five-year-old student who can’t sit still during circle time. Teacher A, with no training in how the brain works, loses patience. He thinks the child is defying the rules or lacks proper boundaries at home. Teacher B, who has knowledge of neuroeducation, breathes a sigh of relief. He knows that Lucas’s body […] … learn more→

It’s the word of the decade. “A major signifier of our age.” “The invisible force that shapes our lives.” But what is “trauma”? Although it occupies the cultural spotlight, its meaning has never been hazier. Can we bring it into focus? “Trauma” derives from the ancient Greek for wound. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, this external bodily injury meaning dates back to 1684. […] … learn more→

On Feb. 10, 2026, an 18-year-old woman, Jesse Van Rootselaar, killed eight people and herself in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. OpenAI had previously flagged her ChatGPT conversations as having a disturbing fascination with extreme violence, and suspended her account, but reportedly the company did not notify law enforcement. On Oct. 2, 2025, a young man […] … learn more→

Last week, OpenAI shocked the mathematical community by revealing that one of its internal artificial intelligence (AI) models had found a counterexample to a famous conjecture made by legendary Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdős in 1946. The planar unit distance problem, or Erdős problem 90, has intrigued mathematicians for decades. The new result is no mere curiosity. Canadian mathematician Daniel Litt described it […] … learn more→

The Swedish government recently imposed restrictions on devices in classrooms and a return to physical textbooks . This policy was prompted by concerns about declining student test scores and the negative impact of increased screen time . Is this anxiety reasonable? To address this issue, it’s important to remember that the notion of reading as easy is a fallacy. […] … learn more→

In an ordinary conversation today, it’s not hard to sense when someone stops listening. Their attention shifts, their response comes too quickly, or their gaze drifts to a nearby screen. The exchange continues, but something essential has already been lost. We express ourselves, more than ever, through platforms, devices, and digital spaces. But are we […] … learn more→

Doctoral researchers are sometimes asked in their viva what their plans for dissemination are. Gulp. But this is a question worth thinking about. It’s not a trick question. Examiners are genuinely interested in how you think about what happens after the viva. They may also have some helpful ideas about what you could do. However, […] … learn more→