Tag: Education

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Test Your Knowledge on Charles Darwin: Father of Evolution Quiz

Charles Darwin, a renowned British naturalist, biologist, and geologist, was a key figure in the 19th century. His groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection, outlined in his famous book "On the Origin of...
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Arctic Island Vanishes: Russian School Kids Shocked by Disappearing Landmass

A group of school kids and college students made a surprising discovery when they found that a Russian island in the Arctic had completely vanished. Mesyatsev Island, which was a floating piece of icy...
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Reconsidering the Role of Weight in Health: Exploring the Real Issue

In this episode of “Health Equity Heroes,” we delve into the complex issue of weight and its impact on health. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a significant portion...
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Australia to Implement Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16

Australia is taking a bold step in addressing the concerns surrounding children's safety on social media platforms by implementing a ban for children under the age of 16. This decision, described as "world-leading" by...
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Quantum Laptops: The Future of Computing

Quantum computers have come a long way since their inception during World War II. From filling entire rooms to fitting in backpacks, the evolution of computing has been remarkable. But the question remains: will...
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2024 Election Impact on U.S. Education Access and Global Climate Change Decisions

Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, this is Rachel Feltman. Today, we're discussing how the upcoming 2024 election could impact issues of science and health policy in the U.S. Let's dive into...
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Robots in Schools: Former Children’s Commissioner Suggests Using Robots to Fill Seats for Absent...

Robots could be the solution to tackle the issue of absenteeism in schools, according to a report by the Centre for Young Lives. The executive chair, Anne Longfield, suggested that using robots to fill...
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Exploring Worldschooling: Everything You Need to Know

Worldschooling has become a popular trend among families, where parents take their children out of traditional schooling to travel the world and learn on the go. While there is limited scientific research on the...
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Understanding the Essence of Math with Drag Queen Kyne Santos

Mathematics is a subject that has puzzled many, including mathematicians themselves. The question of whether math is a discovery of nature or an invention of the human mind is still a topic of debate....