Attempts at communicating what generative artificial intelligence (AI) is and what it does have produced a range of metaphors and analogies. From a “black box” to “autocomplete on steroids”, a “parrot”, and even a pair of “sneakers”, the goal is to make the understanding of a complex piece of technology accessible by grounding it in […] … learn more→

Do you want to know how drones are being used in urban planning? Everyone in urban planning wants better, more precise data for smarter infrastructure and city development decisions. After all, improved mapping directly leads to: Better allocation of resources More efficient city building However… Mapping cities hasn’t changed all that much since the days […] … learn more→

Remember the agony of travel prior to smart phones? These days, we’re addicted to them for all and sundry—navigating with maps, having menus interpreted, and reporting experience back to family at home. But there’s still one enormous pang: being in touch without costing an arm and a leg. That’s where eSIMs come in, and I […] … learn more→

Say you win a radio sweepstakes giving you two tickets to a sold-out concert the upcoming weekend. You eagerly text your friend and ask if they’d like to join. Their response? “Maybe.” Your mood immediately turns. You feel slighted rather than joyous as you’re left in limbo: Now you need to wait for your waffling […] … learn more→

With the prevalence of autism increasing in recent years, more autistic people are attending college and university. (There are different ways to identify in the autistic community, with some people prefering to call themselves “autistic” rather than “a person with autism;” we’re taking the former approach). Recent data suggest one in 50 Canadian children and adolescents are diagnosed with autism. Autistic […] … learn more→

Today, 40% of unemployed people over 50 report having experienced age discrimination , according to the International Center on Ageing (CENIE). Meanwhile, the WHO warns that one in five people over 50 has experienced ageism in the health sector. In Spain, the term ageism appears for the first time in the latest annual report of the Ombudsman (2024) and, since 2022, […] … learn more→

As disputes rage on over religion’s place in public schools, the Ten Commandments have become a focal point. At least a dozen states have considered proposals that would require classrooms to post the biblical laws, and three passed laws mandating their display in 2024-2025: Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas. All three laws have been at least partially blocked – most recently Texas’ law – […] … learn more→

Parents struggle to help teens deal with online racism. Online racism is different from in-person racism because the people behaving that way usually hide behind fake names, making it hard to stop them. Studies found that teens of color see more untargeted racism – memes, jokes, comments – and racism targeting others online than racism targeted directly […] … learn more→

Academic writing can be a pretty solitary pastime. Lonely even. There’s nobody to talk to in those moments when you just can’t seem to think your way through the fog or find the right way to get an idea onto the page. These are the times when many people turn to their dog or cat […] … learn more→

When accidents happen and injuries occur due to someone else’s negligence, victims often find themselves facing a complex web of medical bills, insurance claims, and legal procedures that can feel overwhelming during an already stressful time. The question of whether to hire a personal injury lawyer frequently arises, particularly when dealing with seemingly straightforward cases […] … learn more→