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Education Mar 21, 2024

New student advisor is an AI bot that designs academic plans, suggests books

The Los Angeles school district on Wednesday unveiled a much-awaited AI tool named "Ed" to serve as a new student adviser, programmed to tell its young users and their parents about grades, tests results and attendance—while ...

Space Exploration Mar 20, 2024

Hiring booms at SpaceX and Blue Origin making it hard for NASA to attract talent

SpaceX and Blue Origin LLC are competing to launch satellites and take humans to the moon. They are also paying big salaries to hire so many young and tireless engineers that old-line aerospace employers like Boeing Co. and ...

Environment Mar 18, 2024

Over half of global commutes are by car, says study

What is the extent of car dependency around the world? Why should the best places to live be car-free? What are the best public transportation cities? A new study by Rafael Prieto-Curiel, from the Complexity Science Hub, ...

Plants & Animals Mar 13, 2024

The surprising key to magpie intelligence: It's not genetic

If you've ever had the pleasure of encountering Australia's iconic magpies, you know these birds are intelligent creatures. With their striking black and white plumage, loud warbling voices and complex social behaviors, magpies ...

Social Sciences Mar 8, 2024

Too much heat in the kitchen: Survey shows toxic work conditions mean many chefs are getting out

Chefs are in hot demand. "Chefs, chefs, chefs! Virtually impossible to find anyone," lamented one Auckland restaurant owner recently. Australia is seeing a similar gap, with chefs ranked the eighth most in-demand occupation. ...

Social Sciences Mar 5, 2024

Ten reasons why Canadians are still dissatisfied with the economy, despite the upswing

The COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global emergency, Canada's GDP outperformed expectations in 2023, the economy seems to be heading for soft landing after a period of stagnation, inflation is winding down and unemployment ...

Social Sciences Feb 29, 2024

Researcher calls on urban planners to focus on equitable access to urban green spaces

Strolling along the promenade by the lake, walking through the city by the river, playing ping-pong in the park—everyday things like these are what increase our sense of well-being. Things we take for granted and around ...

Social Sciences Feb 27, 2024

With an aging population, 'silver tourism' an avenue for industry growth

There is a significant opportunity to take advantage of the untapped market of "silver tourism," paving the way to not only grow the economy but also offer an ever-increasing aging population the opportunity to maintain quality ...

Social Sciences Feb 19, 2024

Study: Gardening good for the soul, until the pressure grows

What if one of the things known for helping and reducing stress and anxiety, becomes such a commitment, it leads to burn-out?

Economics & Business Feb 8, 2024

Opinion: Smartphones mean we're always available to our bosses. 'Right to disconnect' laws are a necessary fix

Australian workers are set to have the right to disconnect from their workplaces once they clock off for the day.

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