Five Ways to Create Immersion in the Classroom

Educators today wear many metaphorical hats, especially as technology develops. They are expected to become film directors, vloggers, and coding…

Mastering the Art of Parent-Teacher Conferences 

As educators, you know a lot of work goes into leading parent-teacher conferences. Hours of preparation go into discussing important,…

China leans into using AI − even as the US leads in developing it

The Chinese government has made extensive use of existing AI technologies, including for surveillance. Peter Parks/AFP via Getty Images In…

Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure

When highways buckle, the damage can happen quickly, putting drivers in danger and tying up traffic. AP Photo/David Goldman Summer…

Chicken wire, AI and mobile phones on sticks: how the drone war in Ukraine is driving a fierce battle of innovation

Drones are the signature technology of the Ukraine war. A few miniature aircraft designs were used in the war’s early…

The Australian government hands out hundreds of millions per year in grants to businesses. We find much of it is wasted

Australia hands out the best part of A$1 billion per year in grants to businesses. Many of these come with…

What if companies rewarded employees for their failures?

Des entreprises ont mis en place des trophées pour les meilleures idées qui ont échoué Shutterstock A growing number of…

Using research to solve societal problems starts with building connections and making space for young people

One or two or 10 studies won't solve our most complex societal challenges. Big problems require collaborations beyond academia. Orbon…

Industrialisation is still vital to economic development but some countries are struggling to reap its benefits

SvedOliver/Shutterstock Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the US, wrote a wealth of reports that served as building…

NZ is in recession – so far there are few signs the government has a plan to stimulate and grow the economy

If you live in New Zealand and you’re feeling poorer, you’re not imagining it. Stats NZ has revealed the economy…