It is objectively true, as supported by facts, figures and surveys among its users, that our public health and university systems are reasonably efficient. Even more so considering the limited resources they have. Likewise, it is no less true that both have suffered budgetary and personnel hiring restrictions in recent years. Such cuts have led to a worsening of […] … learn more→

Students in rural America still lack access to high-speed internet at home despite governmental efforts during the pandemic to fill the void. This lack of access negatively affects their academic achievement and overall well-being. The situation has been getting worse as the urgency of the pandemic has receded. Those findings are based on a new […] … learn more→

I’m working on the second edition of ‘How to fix your academic writing trouble’ with Katherine Firth at the moment. We’re doing a new chapter on writing process, specifically how to think with generative AI tools. For inspiration, I am thinking about Artist Studios and how they support making work. Artist studios are filled with tools and materials […] … learn more→

The year 2023 was marked by considerable media coverage around AI, notably with the arrival of ChatGPT, Midjourney, and in music, musical deepfakes , and other AI covers. . The song “Heart on My Sleeve” is the most resounding example, since we hear Drake and The Weeknd there, without either of them having recorded it. Their voices were in […] … learn more→

One of the most revolutionary aspects of integrating artificial intelligence into pedagogy is the ability to personalize learning. Advanced algorithms allow educational materials and activities to be tailored to individual needs and learning styles. This personalization not only improves student understanding, but also opens the door to a more holistic approach to education. Below are […] … learn more→

Outside the world of open-source software, it’s likely few people would have heard about XZ Utils, a small but widely used tool for data compression in Linux systems. But late last week, security experts uncovered a serious and deliberate flaw that could leave networked Linux computers susceptible to malicious attacks. The flaw has since been confirmed […] … learn more→

Some researchers have recently proposed the construction of artificial structures – submarine curtains or walls – to stop the warming ocean from getting to the most rapidly melting glaciers in West Antarctica. If effective, these interventions could save trillions of dollars in avoided coastal impacts. But such a large-scale operation in one of the most inaccessible places on Earth […] … learn more→

University education for international students is touted as one of “Australia’s most successful exports”. International education was worth A$36.4 billion to the Australian economy in 2022–23. Many of Australia’s universities also rely on international student fees to fund their research. But despite this success, COVID border closures showed Australia cannot take international student revenue for granted. Australia also faces ongoing […] … learn more→

Among the many subjects addressed in cultural productions intended for young people , sport today occupies a significant place. However, its presence is not new. From the 1960s, Babar, for example, skied in an album by Laurent de Brunhoff. Before him, Bécassine also tried different sports. And many other iconic characters engage in physical activities during their adventures. It […] … learn more→

Speaking in public is one of the activities that causes us the most fear as humans. Shaky voice, excessive sweating, shortness of breath are, among others, the symptoms experienced by people who are afraid of speaking in front of an audience. In addition, there is the fear of going blank, of making a fool of […] … learn more→