AI in Classrooms: A New Era of Learning
This week, 45,000 students in Ottawa will gain access to AI tools for math and essay writing, while teachers will use AI to tailor lesson plans and offer personalized feedback.
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Citing the Unreliable: A Scientific Crisis
The discovery that many academic papers heavily cite retracted studies is shaking up the scientific community.
Smaller EVs, Bigger Impact: The Case Against Mobesity
The shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is a crucial step in combating climate change, but there’s a catch—many new EVs are big, heavy, and resource-intensive.
Decoding Animal Communication: A Critical Perspective
In a skeptical take on dogs’ ability to communicate, the author discusses the limitations of using soundboards and draws parallels to historical cases of animal communication.
Lecanemab: Promising Cure or Expensive Gamble?
The debate over lecanemab, one of the first Alzheimer’s drugs to slow cognitive decline, is heating up.
Engaging Game Teaches Online Safety for Grades 3-5
Cyber Choices is an interactive game for grades 3-5, designed to teach safe and responsible online behaviour.
Exploring the Universe: Gravitational Waves and Collapsars
The state of modern science and technology is truly astounding, with the recent discovery of gravitational waves and the potential for detecting collapsars opening up new frontiers in our understanding of the universe.
How Breaking a Fast Shapes Your Health
Fasting isn’t just about going without food; it’s what happens afterward that really matters, it seems.
How Climate Change Is Quietly Shaping Our Cognitive Abilities
Climate change isn’t just about the planet or our health; it’s also affecting our brains.