You’re finally sitting down to write your research proposal and you’ve hit that section where you need to outline your aims and objectives. You stare at the page. Aren’t these basically the same thing? Can’t you just write “My aim is to…” and then copy-paste it under “My objective is to…” and call it a […] … learn more→

Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right “dose” for it to be effective. But a recent study suggests that the dose might not be the same for everyone. Researchers found that men need roughly twice as much exercise as women to see the same reduction in […] … learn more→

When Harvard Business School tumbled to sixth place in the U.S. News MBA rankings in 2020, the reaction was swift. Critics questioned the methodology, picking up on earlier critiques of rankings. Some ranking skeptics continue to point to low response rates — for example, in 2025, U.S. News disclosed that approximately only half of the ranked schools participated in peer assessment surveys, which […] … learn more→

● Roblox’s open system makes its players, especially children, vulnerable to unsafe content and interactions. ● The role of parents is very important in maintaining children’s digital safety through digital skills and playing together. ● Despite its educational potential, each game in Roblox offers different experiences and risks. Roblox is one of the most popular […] … learn more→

Today, playing video games has become a common leisure activity for many children and teenagers. Parents often wonder whether it’s appropriate to allow them to play as they please, how much time is advisable, and when. Should they play during the week or only on weekends? Should they play after homework or before, so they […] … learn more→

A “transformation” is upon us. After a multi-year procession of educational technology products that once promised to shake things up, now it’s AI’s turn. Global organizations like the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, as well as government bodies, present AI to the public as “transformative.” Prominent AI companies with large language model (LLM) chatbots have “education-focused” products, like ChatGPT Education, Claude […] … learn more→

I finish my workday and head home, making a quick stop to buy the materials my high school son needs for a project due this week, as well as the ingredients for a quick dinner. When I got home, I checked my daughter’s school website and discovered she’d forgotten to hand in an assignment. When […] … learn more→

Digital technologies have revolutionized teaching methods , communication dynamics between students and teachers, and access to information. Teaching digital natives presents a series of challenges, especially regarding the scope and presence that this technology should have in schools. Although some studies warn that screen exposure before the age of two can affect cognitive and linguistic development, it remains to be determined […] … learn more→

The consulting firm Accenture recently laid off 11,000 employees while expanding its efforts to train workers to use artificial intelligence. It’s a sharp reminder that the same technology driving efficiency is also redefining what it takes to keep a job. And Accenture isn’t alone. IBM has already replaced hundreds of roles with AI systems, while creating new jobs in sales […] … learn more→

When we think of spies, we may go to images of people in trench coats and dark glasses, trying to steal government papers. Or someone trying to tap the phone of a senior official. The reality of course can be much more sophisticated. One emerging area of concern is how countries protect their university research from foreign […] … learn more→