Development
Even before they can read, young children are visualizing letters and other objects with the same strategies adults use
Even before they can read, young children are visualizing letters and other objects with the same strategies adults use Young children as young as 3 years old are using the same problem-solving strategies as adults when solving mental rotation tasks, such as visualizing objects spinning or flipping in space. Research using eye-tracking technology found that […]
🔬 Science
Top Tech Firms Launch The React Foundation
Top Tech Firms Launch The React Foundation The Linux Foundation has announced the creation of the React Foundation, a nonprofit organization to support the React ecosystem. The mission of the React Foundation is to maintain React’s infrastructure, organize the React Conf, and create initiatives to support the React community and its members. React, which was […]
💻 Technology
Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built
Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built Removing parking requirements for new buildings could help thousands of Coloradans who struggle to afford housing, as a recent study by the Colorado State Demography Office found that there is a shortage of over 106,000 homes across the state. The cost of […]
📰 News
OpenAI Released Apps that Work Inside ChatGPT and an SDK [Video]
OpenAI Released Apps that Work Inside ChatGPT and an SDK [Video] OpenAI has released an app feature that integrates popular apps like Coursera, Canva, and Expedia into ChatGPT, allowing users to access these tools directly within the chat interface. The company is also launching an open-source Apps SDK later this year, which will enable developers […]
💻 Technology
Children can be systematic problem-solvers at younger ages than psychologists had thought – new research
Children can be systematic problem-solvers at younger ages than psychologists had thought – new research Children are capable of systematic problem-solving at younger ages than previously thought, according to new research. A study found that children as young as 4 years old can independently discover and apply well-known sorting algorithms, such as selection sort and […]
🔬 Science
Detroit’s Gordie Howe bridge is poised to open as truck traffic between US-Canada slows – low-income residents are deciding whether to stay or go
Detroit’s Gordie Howe bridge is poised to open as truck traffic between US-Canada slows – low-income residents are deciding whether to stay or go The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, is expected to open later than initially planned, with its completion now likely to be delayed into 2026. The bridge’s construction has […]
📰 News
AI and machine learning: The new frontier of drug development
AI and machine learning: The new frontier of drug development If you provide the actual text, I’d be happy to help you generate a TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) summary with 5 bullet points in the format of BulletPointN . Artificial intelligence and machine learning: The new frontier of drug development. Source: Youtube link Q. […]
💻 Technology
Are high school sports living up to their ideals?
Are high school sports living up to their ideals? High school sports often prioritize winning over character development and student success, leaving coaches feeling unprepared to fulfill their mission. The National Federation of State High School Associations’ mission statement emphasizes health, safety, leadership, and education, but many state associations fail to explicitly mention these goals […]
📰 News
US has slashed global vaccine funding – if philanthropy fills the gap, there could be some trade-offs
US has slashed global vaccine funding – if philanthropy fills the gap, there could be some trade-offs The US government has slashed global vaccine funding, cutting off $3 billion in annual support to Gavi, a global initiative that helps millions of children in low-income and medium-income countries get vaccinated against preventable diseases. Gavi’s reliance on […]
📰 News
Print beats digital for preschoolers learning to read
Print beats digital for preschoolers learning to read A new study found that print-based activities are more effective for preschoolers learning to read than digital tools or games. Preschoolers who engaged in print-focused activities, such as writing letters and spotting words in everyday life, showed significant gains in reading assessments. On the other hand, children […]
📚 Education