2023-05-02 Evidence-based Reading Methods Called for in US Schools
There has long been a debate among experts about how best to teach children to read in the United States. The debate involves two methods for teaching words: learning words…
2023-05-02 Experiment Puts AI Voices and Music on Radio in Switzerland
A Swiss radio station recently carried out a social experiment on air, testing robot-created content and voicing. The 13-hour experiment took place on the French-language station Couleur 3. During the…
2023-05-02 American Museum of Natural History in New York to Open New Building
This week, the American Museum of Natural History in New York is going to open its new building. The structure is designed to connect visitors with their place in the…
2023-05-02 Wisconsin Latest US State to Consider Age Restrictions on Social Media
If it passes, a new bill from state lawmakers in Wisconsin would limit the way young people can use social media services such as Twitter and TikTok. Wisconsin is the…
2023-05-01 Researchers Develop Method to Remove Carbon from Ocean
American researchers say they have developed a method to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the sea and produce a clean-burning fuel in the process. The method was created by an…
2023-05-01 World’s Workers Rally for Higher Pay, Time Off, Safety on May Day
The first day of May, known as May Day, is considered a day to celebrate workers around the world. On Monday, however, workers around the world took to the streets…
2023-05-01 Plant a Tree That Will Last for Many Years
This time of year, in the U.S., many people are thinking about their gardens and getting their land ready for warmer weather. Some people are thinking about planting flowers. Others…
2023-05-01 Special Screens, Effects Draw More Movie Viewers
American Jason Stark’s two young sons talked excitedly for months about seeing the The Super Mario Bros. Movie. When the film opened this month, Stark decided to make a special…
2023-04-30 SpaceX’s Test of Huge Rocket Causes Major Damage to Launch Pad
Last week’s flight test of SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft caused major damage to the launch structure in the state of Texas. The day after the test, SpaceX chief Elon Musk said…