Education
Great minds lead to great solutions. Our education section features solutions and innovations directed at strengthening educational systems around the world.
This AI system protects journalists and the integrity of news media
The advancement of technology has expanded the reach and scope of modern journalism, but it has also created an environment for misinformation and libel cases are increasing in prevalence. Dedicated newsrooms and journalists are working to combat this issue, but with the breadth of the internet, Read More...
Beekeepers and airports join forces to save pollinators
Back in 2012, Ben Shertzer, wildlife administrator at Pittsburgh International Airport, found himself dealing with a perplexing problem: swarming bees. The bees would land on the winglets of an aircraft, which interrupts refueling and baggage loading, or they would obscure lights on the taxiways, Read More...
New battery biodegrades after a month in soil
E-waste is one of the most rapidly growing and toxic waste streams in the world today, but scientists at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have come up with a partial solution by creating biodegradable batteries that can actually be buried in soil once they’ve reached the Read More...
The United Arab Emirates decides to stop censoring movies
For generations now, the United Arab Emirates has censored sensitive scenes from cinematic work that are considered offensive to traditional Islamic sensibilities. This includes any scenes involving nudity, homosexuality, sex, or any other content regarded as inappropriate. Unsurprisingly, the Read More...
5 Friendship red flags to look out for, according to the experts
Red flags in a relationship don’t just apply to romantic ones. Platonic relationships—friendships—may not call for participants to become as intimate and vulnerable with each other but maintaining them still takes a considerable amount of emotional energy. This means, according to Read More...
This bacteria looks just like Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'
Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh is known as one of the greatest post-impressionists to ever live; most famous for his ingenious use of complementary colors to create the eye catching and emotional masterpieces loved globally. Researchers were recently reminded of his legacy by a type of bacteria Read More...
Celebrate the season with these sustainable holiday crafts
‘Tis the season to celebrate, but unfortunately, ‘tis also the season of increased waste. If you’re looking to get festive without taking a toll on the environment, try out some of these sustainable holiday crafts! Paper bag snowflakes Paper snowflakes are a great way to decorate your home Read More...
Researchers finally discover millipede that actually has 1000 legs
If you have any knowledge of Latin, then you may know that the adorable critter known as the “millipede” gets its name from the Latin words for thousand which is “mille” and for foot which is “pes.” So, you may be surprised to find out that no millipede with more than 750 legs has ever Read More...
Virtual reality may just revolutionize how neuroscientists study the brain
A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany is using virtual reality to help us shed some light on one of the world’s greatest mysteries: emotions and our human brains. For years, researchers have struggled to figure out how Read More...
Study: Arts programs can help increase social engagement among youth
While participating in arts programs has obvious benefits on someone’s creative potential, the positive effects of engaging with art go beyond enhancing one’s creativity and self-expression. In fact, a recent study from New York University Steinhardt has found that being part of an art program Read More...