Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Dorian Finney-Smith is a rising NBA star. He recently joined the Los Angeles Lakers, after playing for the Brooklyn Nets. Before this, he spent several years with the Dallas Mavericks, where he made a name for himself as a reliable "3-and-D" player. In 2023, he was part
Joseph Belluck, the chairman of the State University of New York committee that reviews and licenses charter schools, has a message for Governor Kathy Hochul and the legislature. He wants them to lift the cap on the number of city charters next year. Why? Because there are currently no more licenses
Ever wondered how AI can make physical education more effective? Well, a recent study used deep learning algorithms to help teachers understand their students' learning better. They used convolutional neural networks to find patterns in teaching images. And get this, they even created a neurocogniti
Imagine kids trading their school desks for muddy boots. They're not in a classroom but on a farm, exploring rows of lettuce, carrots, and other yummy vegetables. This isn't just a fun day out; it's a lesson on nutrition and environmental science. For over two decades, the HEAL Project has taken ki
Heart attacks, especially those caused by blocked arteries, are quite common and can be deadly. A recent study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, wanted to find out how much adults knew about heart attack symptoms and risks. Researchers talked to lots of people, from college students to older adults, who live
When COVID-19 hit, nursing students faced a challenge: how to learn and connect while stuck at home. Clever teachers had an idea – why not explore the world from the living room? They used a tool called the Cultural Blueprint to dive into different cultures and health issues. This wasn't just a way
Greg Gumbel, a famous sports broadcaster, passed away on December 27, 2024. He was 78 years old. His family shared the sad news on social media. They said he fought cancer bravely until the end. Greg had a long career in sports broadcasting that lasted over 50 years. People loved his voice and his w
TCTM Kids IT Education Inc. , a company focused on teaching tech skills to kids, is going through a tough financial time. Even though their earnings went up, they've seen a big drop in their overall assets and current debts from June 2024 to December 2023. This means they're facing some serious mone
Ever thought about how dentists learn their skills? Traditional methods are getting a high-tech boost with simulation-based learning (SBL) and augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR). These tools are becoming popular worldwide to teach clinical skills in dentistry. In Pakistan, a study checked o
Opinion pieces often serve as a mirror to our hearts. They help us understand different perspectives and emotions. Let's dive into some powerful stories shared by contributors. In January, David McGrath penned a tale about his sister Nancy and her husband Jay, who are both cancer survivors. They fou
