Millions of people worldwide are lining up to stare into a silver sphere about the size of a bowling ball so their irises can be scanned in exchange for online identity verification and “free” cryptocurrency. The silver spheres, known as “Orbs”, are part of the Worldcoin platform, which officially launched in July 2023 after an 18-month […] … learn more→

I put on a podcast where they tell me how to make a recipe. Listening to the description makes my mouth water, the way of telling it impresses me. I imagine the result on the table and I can’t wait. I buy everything that is required quickly and I’m on my way. Regarding that “a pinch of salt” thing, […] … learn more→

Title of course: The Ways Math and Poetry Can Open Your Eyes to the World What prompted the idea for the course? I have always enjoyed writing poetry. As a high school mathematics teacher, I recall telling my students that everything is and can be connected to math, even creative writing. Then, as a graduate […] … learn more→

There is a scene in the film Incredibles 2 where young Dash asks his dad Bob for help with his maths homework. Bob obliges and begins to scribble on a notepad. But Dash quickly points to his textbook and says, “that’s not the way you’re supposed to do it, Dad”. Frustrated, Bob exclaims I don’t know that […] … learn more→

Whenever a new development in the scientific realm leads to real-life breakthroughs, individuals and businesses can achieve better results. That’s the case with recent advances like RAS (robot assisted surgery), car backup cameras, microchips for tracking elderly patients, and teleconferencing. Even older tech inventions like GPS continue to offer users multiple ways to make the […] … learn more→

Adolescence is a key period in development. Among other things because it is very likely that, during this stage, most adolescents have to make decisions about the consumption of alcohol, tobacco or cannabis while sharing leisure time with their friends. If we look at the most recent data on the prevalence of substance use in Spain, we find […] … learn more→

There is increasing concern about Australian students falling behind in numeracy and literacy. NAPLAN results show 16.2% of Year 3 students are at or below the national minimum standards in numeracy and 12.9% are at or below the minimum standards in reading. By Year 9, this climbs to 20.4% and 25.1% respectively. The 2021 early development census also found […] … learn more→

“Let us prepare to do our duties, and conduct ourselves in such a way that, if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last a thousand years, men will still say: This was their finest hour.” Thus ended Winston Churchill his third and last speech, proclaimed during the Battle of France. On May 10, 1940, the Germans […] … learn more→

The importance of document management must be considered in today’s lightning-fast digital world. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or someone dealing with various documents regularly, finding a reliable and convenient method to alter PDF to Word can be a game-changer. Thankfully, with the emergence of advanced online tools, you no longer have to go […] … learn more→

Students who took out loans to pay for college rated their overall health and mental health as being worse than those who didn’t take out student loans. They also reported more major medical problems and were more likely to report delaying medical, dental and mental health care and using less medication than the amount prescribed […] … learn more→