A recent study looked at how a tech course for nursing students affected their ability to learn on their own and their views on technology. The research involved 109 first-year nursing students split into two groups. One group took a course on using technology in nursing, while the other group took a health assessment course. The study found that students who took t...
The use of technology has become a hot topic when it comes to its effects on the brain. With many people now reaching old age having grown up with technology, researchers wanted to see how it affects their mental sharpness. They dug into 57 studies involving over 400, 000 older adults. The results were surprising: using tech like computers, smartphones, and social...
Dementia is a tough condition that slowly affects a person's ability to function and connect with others. But staying active and engaged can really boost the well-being of someone living with dementia. Technology might just be the key to making this happen. A recent effort looked into how people in the early stages of dementia in Portugal use digital tools to stay ac...
College students often struggle with keeping a consistent sleep schedule. This is especially true for female university students in the United Arab Emirates. The study focused on understanding how sleep patterns affect various aspects of life. Researchers looked at sleep regularity, lifestyle behaviors, and academic performance. They used wrist actigraphy to...
Ukraine's fight against Russia is ongoing and has lasted over 3 years now. The country leaders are always looking for new ways to use technology in the battlefield. Advanced vehicles called "kamikaze cars" are making waves in Ukraine's war effort. They are equipped with machine guns and controlled remotely. These cars allow Ukraine soldiers to surprise and...
Football fans will see some new tech on the field. The NFL signed off on using a system that tracks and checks if the team made a first down. Before, teams and stadiums used bright orange sticks and chains. The new process will not completely remove the need for humans to spot the ball. Officials must manually confirm if the team went forward. The NFL and ...
In 2024, Dearborn saw a big drop in major crimes. The city reported a 7% decrease overall. Home invasions fell by 35%, burglaries by 30%, robberies by 25%, and vehicle thefts by 22%. If we ignore small shop thefts, the drop would be even bigger, at 11%. Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud, Police Chief Issa Shahin, and City Council President Michael Sareini discussed these st...
Professional athletes are facing a new wave of sophisticated home burglaries. The FBI recently warned sports leagues about a rise in break-ins, likely orchestrated by international criminals. These thieves are targeting athletes' homes for high-end goods while the players are away at games. To pull off these heists, thieves are using advanced tactics. They start by ...
Imagine standing in a courtroom, but instead of looking at photos or watching CCTV footage, the judge puts on a virtual reality (VR) headset. This isn't science fiction; it happened in Broward County, Florida. Judge Andrew Siegel decided to see things from a different perspective—literally. He agreed to wear a VR headset to explore a wedding venue where an owner alle...
Lately, tools like ChatGPT have taken schools by storm. These AI-powered helpers, called large language models (LLMs), are changing how students find info and learn. But do they impact students' feelings and overall well-being? Well, not many studies have looked into that yet. Think of it like this: these tools can give students a grand library of knowledge and a ch...