When Apple’s latest software updates drop this month, users will have access to mental health and wellness features unlike anything currently available in a smartphone. With the Apple Watch and iOS health app, Apple has long striven to cement itself in the health-care tech space. But the new features go beyond the standard heart rate, sleep, calorie and fitness trackers […] … learn more→

If you ask just about anyone at Howard University what’s the other name for their school, they will readily tell you: “The Mecca.” The name has been extolled by former students, such as acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates, who wrote in his 2015 book “Between the World and Me” that his “only Mecca was, is, and […] … learn more→

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science. It combines algorithms and data that allow machines to learn and perform complex tasks. It imitates, to a certain extent, the functioning of human intelligence. After successive waves of development and expansion, AI is now experiencing a new spring. It will continue to develop and impact our lives. In education, its […] … learn more→

Yes, yes, yes. Too much signposting is a Real Thing. Pamela Haug, author of Revise, refers to signposting as traffic direction. Haug reckons that academic writers often spend too much time directing traffic and not enough time getting where they need to go. She says that too much signposting means that You’re getting in the way of your […] … learn more→

In 2020, calls to defund the police echoed a longstanding argument in critical criminology in favour of police abolition. Academics who support abolition promote activism over collaboration. But as calls for “defund the police” pivot to “refund the police” in priority areas — in particular mental health, issues faced by marginalized people and intimate partner violence — police-researcher partnerships are […] … learn more→

The idea of inviting students into classroom conversations that teach them to define and express their concerns, ideas and opinions takes inspiration from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The right to be heard is the general principle, and Article 12 of the UNCRC provides for children’s involvement in decision-making that […] … learn more→

Starting your job search as a college student can feel like a thrilling yet intimidating endeavor. With the demands of classes, extracurricular activities, and your social life, it’s vital to find employment that meshes well with your educational obligations. Don’t worry, though! Whether you’re after part-time gigs, internships, or opportunities more closely aligned with your […] … learn more→

Are democratic societies ready for a future in which AI algorithmically assigns limited supplies of respirators or hospital beds during pandemics? Or one in which AI fuels an arms race between disinformation creation and detection? Or sways court decisions with amicus briefs written to mimic the rhetorical and argumentative styles of Supreme Court justices? Decades of research show that […] … learn more→

With over 85.5 million Cantonese speakers worldwide, it’s no surprise that Cantonese, a key dialect in southern China and Hong Kong, holds a significant place on the global linguistic map. While Mandarin often takes the spotlight as China’s official language, the rich cadences and rhythmic tones of Cantonese carry centuries of history, culture, and stories, […] … learn more→

Invasive alien species are driving biodiversity loss and extinctions in every country, all over the world. Responding to the challenge, the United Nations is today releasing the first global assessment of invasive alien species and their control. It comes from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), which represents almost 140 member states. Over four years, […] … learn more→