Estonia is taking a unique approach to using AI in schools. They are tweaking ChatGPT to ask more questions and give fewer answers. This is a big deal because most people just use AI to get quick answers. But Estonia wants to use AI to make students think more. The country is known for being tech-s
A few years back, during a family dinner, an unexpected message popped up. A friend alerted me to a Clubhouse chat about me. Clubhouse, a social app that was big during the pandemic, is like a mix of a conference call and a panel discussion. People create virtual rooms, pick speakers, and others lis
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is set to host a special event for the winter solstice. This event will take place at the Sunwheel on December 21. Two sessions are planned: one at sunrise and another at sunset. The goal is to help people understand the science behind the shortest day of the
Bacteria are sneaky. They find ways to survive even when we throw powerful medicines at them. One of the trickiest is Staphylococcus aureus, especially the kind that doesn't respond to many drugs, like MRSA. Scientists have been working hard to find new ways to beat these tough bacteria. They creat
House Republicans are at a crossroads with their health care plans. Some moderates, like Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, are open to supporting the GOP's health care bill, but they have concerns. Fitzpatrick said he hasn't found anything objectionable yet, but he won't vote against it just to protest. Other
In the world of healthcare, data is becoming a powerful tool. It helps experts understand how treatments work over time. One big challenge is figuring out the best way to treat type-2 diabetes. This is where a method called Two Stage Least Squares (2SLS) comes into play. Normally, 2SLS is used to d
In a recent study, researchers looked at how much time children who speak two languages spend on digital devices. They focused on 120 Chinese-English kids from low-income families. These kids were between 4 and 7 years old at the start and between 6 and 9 years old two years later. The study found
Parents of kids with disruptive behavior disorders often feel lost. They struggle to manage outbursts. But what if technology could lend a hand? Researchers have been exploring this idea. They want to know if digital tools can help. Specifically, tools that give real-time feedback. These tools coul
Gemini has given Google Maps a fresh, visual upgrade. Now, when you search for local spots, you get a map right away. No more scrolling through text to find what you need. The new design uses emoji-like pins to show different places, like parks or cafes. Each place has a card with a picture, star ra
Billy Bob Thornton, playing the tough-talking Lt. Tommy Norris in the TV show Landman, took a jab at The View. He did this while talking to his dad, played by Sam Elliot. Norris suggested his dad watch The View to pass the time. But he didn't hold back his thoughts about the show. Norris called The
