Five Guiding Principles of Successful Immersive Learning

In today’s classrooms, creating immersive learning experiences is more than just a trend—it’s a powerful tool for engaging students in…

Do we need a European DARPA to cope with technological challenges in Europe?

The headquarters of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, Virginia. ajay_suresh/Flickr, CC BY The US Defense Advanced…

New Prada-designed spacesuit is a small step for astronaut style, but could be a giant leap for sustainable fashion

For its recent Spring/Summer 2025 show, fashion brand Diesel filled a runway with mounds of denim offcuts, making a spectacle…

Generative AI can boost innovation – but only when humans are in control

The key to maximizing AI's potential lies in understanding the distinct but complementary roles that both humans and AI play.…

Six Strategies to Help English Language Learners in Math

The majority of the 5.5 million English Language Learners (ELLs) in the U.S. public school system speak Spanish as their…

The Benefits of Virtual Manipulatives

Physical (also known as concrete) manipulatives like the abacus or blocks have been basic tools of teaching math since time…

From waste to power: how floating solar panels on wastewater ponds could help solve NZ’s electricity security crisis

Getty Images Wastewater ponds may seem an unlikely place to look for solutions to New Zealand’s electricity security crisis. But…

Climate change is a pollution problem, and countries know how to deal with pollution threats – think DDT and acid rain

Adding scrubbers in coal-fired power plants helped reduce acid rain, but they continued to fuel climate change. Drums600 via Wikimedia,…

Intrinsic Motivation: Why It’s Lacking in Students and How to Foster It

The drive to engage and motivate students is a critical factor in their ability to learn and retain knowledge. Developing…

How universities can unlock their entrepreneurial potential

A view of the university of Berkley, where the idea of the personal computer first emerged. Shutterstock Universities do more…