Ever wondered why kids in cities and the countryside might appear to have different language skills? A recent study in Southwestern China took a close look at this difference. They found that parents' time, what they know, and their money can affect how much kids learn at home. But it's not just abo
"Mafia: The Old Country" developers aren't losing sleep over comparisons with "GTA 6. " They've been on different tracks for over two decades. In a chat with IGN, game director Alex Cox and president Nick Baynes of Hangar 13 explained that modern game development takes a lot of time. So, they're foc
Imagine you're in a classroom learning about how money can help save the planet. This study dives into how green finance—money specifically set aside to help the environment—affects renewable energy in developing countries. Think of it like a big puzzle with pieces called green bonds, investments in
Ever wondered if making cities look nice and civilized actually helps everyone in the city? A recent study looked into this using China's "National Civilized City" program as a test case. They checked out 272 cities from 2003 to 2020 and found some interesting stuff. First off, making cities civili
Video games are a big deal for teens these days. But, did you know that playing too much can mess with how their brains deal with rewards? A recent study took a close look at this. They wanted to find out if there's a link between how teens' brains process rewards and whether they get hooked on gami
At San Jose Day Nursery, children play on a dark rubber mulch playground that doubles as a cat toilet at night. The daycare needs help to replace this with a better surface. Kids deserve a safer, more imaginative outdoor space to learn and grow. Angela Gomez, the director, explains that improving th
In a big move for Saudi Arabia's entertainment scene, Neom Media Hub and Hakawati Entertainment have joined forces to produce up to nine feature films. This partnership aims to bring Hollywood-level talent and significant financial investments to the table. Neom, known for its futuristic city develo
Imagine if you could walk onto a real-life movie set, meet top industry leaders, and gain hands-on experience in the entertainment business. That's exactly what the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP) is making possible. This summer, EICOP is partnering with Amazon MGM Studios to
Sunway Group and the Ministry of Higher Education have joined forces to boost technical and vocational education and training (TVET). This three-year partnership focuses on sharing skills, creating industrial training programs, and developing human capital. Ibrahim Sultan Polytechnic, under MOHE, wi
Imagine neatly dressed walkers wandering around a city where hovercars replace cars and skyscrapers touch the clouds. This was originally the plan for "The Walking Dead. " The creators, led by Robert Kirkman, initially brainstormed a story set in an advanced, futuristic world. Here, zombies would ca
