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New prototype Petri dishes let ordinary scientists in on the advanced technology.
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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The drive would provide enough thrust for a spacecraft to travel near the speed of light using only electricity, says physicist Jim Woodward.
From reassessing the way schools are funded to changing the curriculum, there are ways to fix the inequities in education.
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DribbleUp is the perfect solution to recess at home.
“It’s kind of like a Fitbit in your skull with tiny wires,” Musk said.
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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What are schools for and who is leading the ship?
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Scientists are seeking ways to safely connect computers to the brain.
Ever wonder how soft hair can dull a steel razor? So did scientists at MIT.
Researchers are using technology to make visual the complex concepts of racism, as well as its political and social consequences.
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Researchers find an unusual property of a bacteria that can breathe in metal.
Here’s how the world’s technology conversations are changing.
Proteus could someday be used to create extremely strong and lightweight armor and locks.
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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Building a personal connection with students can counteract some negative side effects of remote learning.
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Frequent shopping for single items adds to our carbon footprint.
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.
Duke University researchers might have solved a half-century old problem.
The word “learning” opens up space for more people, places, and ideas.
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How students apply what they’ve learned is more important than a letter or number grade.
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Higher education faces challenges that are unlike any other industry. What path will ASU, and universities like ASU, take in a post-COVID world?
By delving into the mysteries of the Universe, colliders have entered the Zeitgeist and tapped the wonders and fears of our age.
Solar geoengineering ideas could weaken storms in both hemispheres, scientists find.
The COVID-19 disruption is a really an opportunity for collaborating and building stronger relationships.
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OpenStax reimagined textbooks and saved students $1 billion. Now is a moment to reimagine even more. How can education help students learn more, better, and faster?
The importance of finding and shaping learning communities.
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How can curriculum planners refresh learning in the wake of COVID-19?
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