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Month: April 2025

Education

Where can Black children go in summer? Black families face disparities and need equitable options

April 29, 2025 Phys Org

For many Black families, summer months can be a relief and a stress. The stress is because of the precariousness of summer programming in Canada.This article was originally published on this website.

Technology

Sponge-like carbon nanotube thermoelectric generator easily molds to complex shapes and powers sensors

April 29, 2025 Tech Xplore

A Korean research team has developed a novel thermoelectric material and generator (TEG) that leverages sponge-like carbon nanotube (CNT) structures, improving the limitations of organic thermoelectric materials while retaining flexibility. The resulting device is expected […]

Education

What excluded children think about their education in alternative provision—and why it matters

April 29, 2025 Phys Org

Nearly 16,000 children in England learn in state-funded alternative provision (AP). These are educational settings for school-aged pupils who are unable to attend mainstream school. These pupils may have been excluded from their previous school, […]

Education

Experts call for rethink on digital school technology, citing privacy concerns

April 29, 2025 Phys Org

International researchers are urging a critical rethink of digital technology in schools, warning that many classroom education tools are collecting student data in ways that could threaten privacy and well-being.This article was originally published on […]

Education

Faculty experts debate the benefits of banning cell phones in schools

April 29, 2025 Phys Org

The number of school districts considering banning cell phones during the school day is on the rise nationwide.This article was originally published on this website.

Education

Teacher comfort and knowledge found to drive classroom discussions on sexism

April 29, 2025 Phys Org

The Netflix hit “Adolescence” has sparked widespread conversations about teaching school-age children about sexism. However, new research led by the University of Surrey has revealed why teachers often shy away from discussing this sensitive topic.This […]

Technology

Neuromorphic system uses quantum effects to find optimal solutions to complex problems

April 29, 2025 Tech Xplore

It’s easy to solve a 3×3 Rubik’s cube, says Shantanu Chakrabartty, the Clifford W. Murphy Professor and vice dean for research and graduate education in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. […]

Internet

Chinese singles are looking for love in video chats—with thousands following along in real time

April 29, 2025 Tech Xplore

Steve Chen had never been in love. Last spring though, it happened. The 25-year-old met his first girlfriend in a way he couldn’t have imagined before: a livestreamed video chat.This article was originally published on […]

Computers

Breaking the spurious link: How causal models fix offline reinforcement learning’s generalization problem

April 28, 2025 Tech Xplore

Researchers from Nanjing University and Carnegie Mellon University have introduced an AI approach that improves how machines learn from past data—a process known as offline reinforcement learning. This type of machine learning is essential for […]

Technology

Engineers fortify wood with eco-friendly nano-iron

April 28, 2025 Tech Xplore

By infusing red oak with ferrihydrite using a simple, low-cost process, researchers strengthened the wood at the cellular level without adding weight or altering flexibility—offering a durable, eco-friendly alternative to steel and concrete. The treated […]

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