What will the world look like in 2100? This question is central to a new free online game called FutureGuessr. Launched in June 2025, this new form of climate communication combines gameplay with visual climate imagery and encourages players to explore future scenarios. Players are shown an image from the future and asked to guess the location. […] … learn more→

I have worked in AI for more than three decades, including with pioneers such as John McCarthy, who coined the term “artificial intelligence” in 1955. In the past few years, scientific breakthroughs have produced AI tools that promise unprecedented advances in medicine, science, business and education. At the same time, leading AI companies have the stated goal to create superintelligence: not merely smarter tools, […] … learn more→

What do puzzles, gymnastics, writing and using maps all have in common? They all rely on people’s ability to visualize objects as they spin, flip or turn in space, without physically moving them. This is a spatial skill that developmental psychologists call mental rotation. Whether a person is navigating a new city or doing a cartwheel, […] … learn more→

In an era of heightened political polarization, merely longing for civility is no longer enough. Understanding just how to debate and respectfully disagree has become truly imperative, now more than ever and for a couple good reasons. Humans are wired for connection. Our brains evolved for collaboration. Sharing experiences with people who see the world as we do […] … learn more→

Poisoning is a term most often associated with the human body and natural environments. But it is also a growing problem in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) – in particular, for large language models such as ChatGPT and Claude. In fact, a joint study by the UK AI Security Institute, Alan Turing Institute and Anthropic, published earlier this month, […] … learn more→

The federal government has just released an expert review to try and prevent bullying in schools. One of the greatest areas of concern is cyberbullying, which is alarmingly common among young people. As federal Education Minister Jason Clare said over the weekend, […] now it’s just not happening in the playground, it’s not push and shove in the […] … learn more→

Teachers wearing Palestinian headscarves in class in Alcorcón (Madrid) or wearing yellow ribbons in Catalonia , schools inciting their students to strike against an education law or encouraging them to participate in marches against it… Is this educational? Or is it indoctrination? Educating involves seeking to develop the fullest possible development of each person. This includes being able to critically reflect on the […] … learn more→

In the 21st century, logistics has evolved from a background operational function into the strategic bloodstream of global commerce. The term itself originates from the Greek word logistikos, meaning “skilled in calculating.” Yet in today’s interconnected economy, logistics transcends calculation — it has become the art and science of harmonizing resources, time, and intelligence across […] … learn more→

The education of children with disabilities is a complex issue more than 30 years after “inclusive education” appeared for the first time in an important 1994 United Nations statement. Children with disabilities too often face varied forms of exclusion with minimal interaction with their non-disabled peers — as well as disrupted or curtailed classroom time with their peers because of delayed […] … learn more→

If you’re a PhDer, you’ve probably heard these terms thrown around in seminars, thesis committees, and paper reviews: “What’s your contribution?” and “Why is this significant?” At first glance, these might seem like the same question asked in different ways. But they’re not. Understanding the difference between research contribution and significance can be the key […] … learn more→