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→

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→

`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→

We rank almost everything. The top 10 restaurants in our vicinity, the best cities to visit, the best movies to watch. To understand whether the rankings were any good you’d want know who was doing the ranking. And what it was they were looking for. These are exactly the same questions that are worth asking […] … learn more→

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→

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→

Let’s face it: even the most seasoned traders stumble. A bad call, a market shift, or simply the fickle hand of fate can leave you staring at a red screen with a pit in your stomach. But before you throw in the towel and swear off charts forever, take a deep breath.  Losses are an […] … learn more→

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→

What’s a “side project”? A side project is the academic project you do alongside your main academic research. If you’re doing a full time PhD, the side project is another smaller bit of research. If you’re working as a postdoc on someone else’s project and this is is your main work then, alas, trying to […] … learn more→

Teachers around the world are wondering whether they should view artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT as friend or foe in their classroom. My research shows that the answer to this question is not clear-cut and can be taken from either point of view. To what extent can students be taught to stimulate their creative thinking […] … learn more→