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Techshot’s 3D BioFabrication Facility successfully printed human heart tissue aboard the International Space Station.
Would you ever have sex with a robot?
What would happen if you tripled the US population? Matthew Yglesias and moderator Charles Duhigg explore the idea on Big Think Live.
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Welcome to the world’s newest motorsport: manned multicopter races that exceed speeds of 100 mph.
Virtual reality is more than a trick. It’s a solution to big problems.
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Technology is an important tool, but it will take an ecosystem of educators, students, and caregivers to make the most of it.
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From reassessing the way schools are funded to changing the curriculum, there are ways to fix the inequities in education.
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New research shows that neurons in autistic brains begin to developmentally diverge in early prenatal stages.
Educators have proven that they can “turn the aircraft carrier” when they need to, but the system needs to match their efforts.
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A small proof-of-concept study shows smartphones could help detect drunkenness based on the way you walk.
What are schools for and who is leading the ship?
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Just how close are we to setting up camp on another planet? It’s complicated.
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Ready to see the future? Nanotronics CEO Matthew Putman talks innovation and the solutions that are within reach.
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Here’s how the world’s technology conversations are changing.
The complacent majority needs to step up and call for action on climate change.
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Researchers discover how to use light instead of electricity to advance artificial intelligence.
COVID-19 may strengthen the case for universal basic income, or an idea like it.
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We’re safeguarding the world’s seeds in the Arctic, why not our most precious data?
Even non-academic experiences can inspire meaningful moments of learning and self-reflection.
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Helping students get better at learning prepares them for life, not just higher education.
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Educators and administrators must build new supports for faculty and student success in a world where the classroom might become virtual in the blink of an eye.
A new study looks at what would happen to human language on a long journey to other star systems.
Building a personal connection with students can counteract some negative side effects of remote learning.
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Coronavirus layoffs are a glimpse into our automated future. We need to build better education opportunities now so Americans can find work in the economy of tomorrow.
If machines develop consciousness, or if we manage to give it to them, the human-robot dynamic will forever be different.
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Sallie Krawcheck and Bob Kulhan will be talking money, jobs, and how the pandemic will disproportionally affect women’s finances.
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The word “learning” opens up space for more people, places, and ideas.
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Recent studies suggest virtual reality porn can produce a more positive experience than viewing from a monitor or screen.
How students apply what they’ve learned is more important than a letter or number grade.
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Some of the world’s top minds weigh in on one of the most divisive questions in tech.
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