Board games have been around for ages, and lately, researchers are finding out they're great for our brains. In Spain, a study from several universities showed that playing board games in class helps kids learn better than traditional teaching methods. Another study in Chile found that board games b
Scrabble is a game that's fun and educational. But did you know that the size of the board and the dictionary can change how much you enjoy it and how much you learn? A study looked into this by measuring something called the "learning coefficient. " This is how well the game challenges your skills.
Ever thought about board games designed by robots? Well, it's happening! These robots are using a neat trick called evolutionary strategy to create exciting two-player games. And how do we know if these games are worth playing? People test them out and give their thoughts. Plus, a clever system call
Chicago's recent school board elections were more than just local contests. They became a referendum on Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Only four out of ten CTU-backed candidates seemed likely to win seats on the new hybrid Board of Education. The races were influenced by
Ever wondered how the size of a Scrabble board affects your fun and learning? This exploration delves into just that. Researchers have come up with a new way to measure this called the learning coefficient. It's all about balancing your skills with the challenge of the game. Imagine different sizes
Have you ever wondered if computers could invent new board games? Well, some clever folks are using artificial intelligence to do just that! They're trying to find a way for AI to create two-player board games all by itself. To make sure these games are fun, they've come up with special rules, or me
Get ready for some musical excitement! Billboard China has partnered with TME Chart to pick the best of China's music for their first-ever Billboard Global No. 1 selection. They've looked at data from TME Chart's UNI Chart and Wave Chart to make a list of 50 top artists and their hits from this year
This year, Chicago voters will do something new on their ballots: choose 10 members for the Chicago Board of Education. The board is tripling in size from seven to 21, and soon all members will be voted in by the people, not just picked by the mayor. Why the change? After years of pressure, state le
In Baton Rouge, a former Istrouma High School coach and health teacher, Johnnie Butler, recently faced the music for a serious mistake. He's now spending two years behind bars after admitting he lured a student into a gym closet for sexual acts. This wasn't the initial charge; he first faced bigger
Ever wished for a magical tabletop that could entertain you with a wide range of board games? Well, Arcade1Up's Infinity Game Board is just that gadget! Amazon has this digital board game tablet up for grabs at a discounted price of $473, down from its original $500. If you're lucky, you might find
