After the preschool years, kids still like cartoons, but they want something more complex than straightforward messages about friendship and sharing. They like a bit of conflict, some bad guys (who ...

More than 40% of postdoctoral researchers leave academia, according to a study of some 45,500 researchers’ careers 1. Those who stayed and landed a coveted faculty position were more likely to ...

The Australian Open doesn’t have full broadcast rights for all matches. So, its YouTube livestream uses AI to generate Nintendo Wii Tennis cartoon avatars that mimics the action on a 2-minute delay.

A new international study on public trust in science, conducted across 68 countries, has found that most people trust scientists and believe they should be more involved in society and policymaking.

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Society faces major global challenges including a need for sustainable food, materials and chemicals, solutions to combat climate change, and innovative technologies for improved healthcare.

But the scores are spot on. This cartoon is the Australian Open's free-to-watch version of the live action taking place at Melbourne Park. How has this come about? The Australian Open's official ...

SINGAPORE – The longer your kid aged three to six spends in childcare beyond 40 hours a week, the greater the toll it takes on his or her academic performance, a 2024 study reveals. Over one in ...

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In a perfect world, students would use the best study methods that research has to offer—strategies like self-quizzing, spaced practice, and retrieval techniques that are proven to lead to deeper ...