Imagine transferring a two-hour 4K movie in just 0. 12 seconds! That's what UK researchers from University College London (UCL) have pulled off. They combined electronic and photonic technologies to reach a crazy-fast data speed of 1 terabit per second (Tbps) in lab tests. This new wireless tech use
Ever wondered who's banking on AI's bright future? Enter Ashton Kutcher, Effie Epstein, and Guy Oseary – the dream team behind Sound Ventures. This Beverly Hills-based firm turned heads last year with a whopping $265 million AI fund, targeting just six big-league companies like OpenAI and Hugging Fa
Netflix's new true-crime film "Woman of the Hour" tells a chilling story, but it barely scratches the surface of the real-life horror of serial killer Rodney Alcala. The movie, directed by Anna Kendrick, focuses on Cheryl Bradshaw, who appeared on "The Dating Game" in 1978. But the film doesn't show
Imagine being stranded at sea for over two months in an inflatable boat. That’s exactly what happened to Mikhail Pichugin, a 45-year-old Russian man who set off for a whale-watching trip with his brother and nephew. Things took a tragic turn when their engine failed. The trip to the Shantar Islands
The American League Championship Series (ALCS) is just around the corner, and the first game is a showdown between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians. Kicking off at 7:38 p.m. ET, the Yankees' Carlos Rodon will face off against the Guardians' Alex Cobb on the mound. Despite their impre
You know something's wrong when nearly 6 out of 10 teachers in Illinois are thinking about leaving the profession. That's what a recent survey by the Illinois Education Association (IEA) found. They talked to 500 teachers and other education staff in June, and the results are worrying. It's not just
Everyone's talking about how AI might change schools. You know what? It won’t take teachers’ jobs. Instead, it can help them do their jobs better. Imagine a classroom where AI helps teachers figure out each student's needs and gives them personalized support. Teachers can reach more students online
In Massachusetts, things aren’t looking great for school test scores. According to recent results, students are still far behind where they were before the pandemic hit in 2019. The tests are called MCAS, and while science scores saw a small boost, English and math scores aren’t improving much. The
Imagine tuning into "Abbott Elementary," a show that dives deep into the real issues plaguing schools today. It's not just about teachers and students, but also about how low pay can lead to teacher shortages. Have you ever thought about how hard it is for schools to support differently abled studen
Rayna Glasser is no stranger to the classroom. With 18 years of teaching experience, mainly at Fort Worth Dunbar High School where she was named Teacher of the Year for 2023-24, she's got a solid background. She holds a master’s degree in education from Lamar University and is now running for State
