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3 hours ago
Silicon Valley

The Stanford freshmen who want to rule the world . . . will probably read this book and try even harder | TechCrunch

fromWIRED
3 days ago
Silicon Valley

At 'AI Coachella,' Stanford Students Line Up to Learn From Silicon Valley Royalty

Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago

The Stanford freshmen who want to rule the world . . . will probably read this book and try even harder | TechCrunch

Theo Baker's book reveals the complex dynamics of power and ambition at Stanford University, challenging the romanticized view of the institution.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
3 days ago

At 'AI Coachella,' Stanford Students Line Up to Learn From Silicon Valley Royalty

Stanford's CS 153 course features prominent tech CEOs as guest lecturers, attracting significant student interest and sparking debate about its educational value.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
12 hours ago

New AI-Powered Robot Can Destroy Human Champions at Ping Pong

AI-powered robot Ace has achieved expert-level performance in table tennis, defeating elite players and marking a significant milestone in robotics.
Games
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Man vs Machine: Ping pong robot wins against three elite players

An AI robot named Ace has won matches against elite table tennis players, showcasing advanced capabilities in real-time sports interactions.
Higher education
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

10 College Degrees AI Is Making Redundant Right Now

AI is rapidly making certain college degrees redundant, particularly in business administration and generic fields, impacting job market opportunities for graduates.
#robotics
Games
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass

Ace, a robot developed by Sony AI, aims to become the world champion of table tennis, showcasing advanced AI and robotics.
Games
fromFortune
4 days ago

Meet 'Ace,' the paddle-wielding robot who just beat humans at ping pong in AI breakthrough | Fortune

A robot named Ace challenges elite table tennis players, showcasing advancements in AI and robotics.
Games
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass

Ace, a robot developed by Sony AI, aims to become the world champion of table tennis, showcasing advanced AI and robotics.
Games
fromFortune
4 days ago

Meet 'Ace,' the paddle-wielding robot who just beat humans at ping pong in AI breakthrough | Fortune

A robot named Ace challenges elite table tennis players, showcasing advancements in AI and robotics.
#mathematics
fromNature
3 days ago

Hit a glitch in your research? Some 'night science' thinking could move it forward

The terminology of day science and night science, introduced by François Jacob, helps scientists navigate challenges in the lab by encouraging a shift in mindset towards creativity and abstract thinking.
OMG science
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
5 days ago

Meeting the moment: how scientific philanthropies are expanding their reach

Federal funding cuts in 2025 prompted increased reliance on philanthropic funding for research and development in the US.
#ai-in-education
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Education

A Staggering Proportion of High School Kids Are Using AI to Do Their Homework, Which Is Probably Not Going to End Well

Education
fromFuturism
1 month ago

A Staggering Proportion of High School Kids Are Using AI to Do Their Homework, Which Is Probably Not Going to End Well

Majority of U.S. teens use AI chatbots for homework, with 54% using them for homework help and 10% relying on AI for all or most assignments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Full of agonising near-misses' the University Challenge final, reviewed by last year's winner

The final was set to be a tense and thrilling affair, as both teams had equal average scores across their previous matches, making the stakes incredibly high.
English Premier League
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Case of the Disappearing Scientists

The mystery of the missing scientists began with a Silver Alert. In late February, a retired Air Force major general named Neil McCasland left his house in New Mexico for a walk and never returned.
OMG science
#higher-education
Education
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

Seeing The Whole Student: How AI Is Reshaping Skillset Recognition And Allocation In K-12 Education

AI-driven tools in education enhance skillset recognition, providing a richer understanding of student capabilities beyond traditional assessments.
Careers
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago

Developing Your Leadership Skills toward Principal Engineering

Leadership skills can be developed outside of work through various life experiences, enhancing influence, communication, and strategy in professional settings.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 week ago

NSF awards record number of coveted PhD fellowships in surprise move

The US National Science Foundation awarded a record 2,599 graduate fellowships, reversing last year's cut to just 1,000.
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
Education
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Like it or not, AI is part of art school curriculums

Generative AI poses a significant threat to creative professionals, impacting job prospects and sparking protests among students.
fromNature
2 weeks ago

How to thrive in science when you move abroad

International scientists, particularly those on visas, face unique challenges in their careers, especially in STEM fields. My book, 'Thriving as an International Scientist,' addresses these issues.
OMG science
#artificial-intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Higher education

Why the greatest risk of AI in higher education is the erosion of learning

AI adoption across university functions threatens to hollow out learning, mentorship, and the university’s purpose as machines perform research and educational labor.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

How AI giants tried to storm the last stronghold of the human mind: the math olympiads

AI falsely claimed a medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad, overshadowing the achievements of young mathematicians.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
fromNature
4 weeks ago

Now is the time for scientific societies to guide global research

Modern scientific societies are increasingly vulnerable due to their dependence on membership fees and journal subscriptions, which are being challenged by the rise of virtual networking and open-access publishing.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event

"Thank you, first lady Melania Trump, for inviting me to the White House. It is an honor to be at Fostering the Future Together's global coalition inaugural meeting."
Women in technology
#china
European startups
fromNature
1 month ago

China is an innovation powerhouse - but it should do more fundamental research

China's businesses are crucial for innovation, contributing significantly to R&D, but fundamental research investment remains low compared to the U.S.
European startups
fromNature
1 month ago

China is an innovation powerhouse - but it should do more fundamental research

China's businesses are crucial for innovation, contributing significantly to R&D, but fundamental research investment remains low compared to the U.S.
#march-madness
US Elections
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

A bracket full of robots, tariffs, and the push to live forever

SaaSpocalypse, Tariffs, Longevity, and Robotics advance to the final four in the business-focused March Madness bracket after reader voting.
US Elections
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

A bracket full of robots, tariffs, and the push to live forever

SaaSpocalypse, Tariffs, Longevity, and Robotics advance to the final four in the business-focused March Madness bracket after reader voting.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

More Than Just Counting: The Power of 'Math Talk' at Home

Mathematical language significantly influences a child's numeracy success, surpassing general vocabulary in predicting math performance.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

While you're here, could you do one more impossible thing?

Finn described his experience traveling for a sales call, stating, 'They wanted me to visit a promising new prospect that was 'in the same region' as the client I came to visit.' This led to unexpected travel challenges.
London startup
Education
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Meet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future | Fortune

American education must adapt to prepare students for a rapidly changing workforce influenced by artificial intelligence.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

As AI keeps improving, mathematicians struggle to foretell their own future

First Proof, a benchmarking initiative, is launching its second round to evaluate large language models' ability to contribute to research-level mathematics, now requiring transparency and access from participating AI companies.
UK politics
fromNature
2 months ago

Don't deprioritize curiosity-driven research

Government-directed shifts in research funding risk undermining curiosity-driven, investigator-led science that generates fundamental knowledge and long-term innovation.
#stem-education
Education
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The path to future U.S. innovators starts with K-12 robotics

78% of 12th graders lack math proficiency, signaling a critical skills gap that threatens America's workforce as STEM-dependent jobs grow at twice the rate of other employment.
Education
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The path to future U.S. innovators starts with K-12 robotics

78% of 12th graders lack math proficiency, signaling a critical skills gap that threatens America's workforce as STEM-dependent jobs grow at twice the rate of other employment.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

5 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Play Chess

Chess develops non-obvious entrepreneurial skills including positional thinking, mindset control, and patience, offering valuable lessons about competitor assessment, thorough planning, and sustainable growth.
Business intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

Meet the Gen Z college students who turned Excel into a competitive esport-they're competing in spreadsheet challenges and it's helping them land jobs | Fortune

Competitive Excel esports at universities provides Gen Z students with professional opportunities and a competitive edge in job markets by showcasing analytical and problem-solving skills.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Robot Overlords and Red Herrings

The core of the argument is that agentic AI will replace human labor in most white-collar industries and will do so with dizzying speed. The consequent abrupt and massive job displacements will lead to crashes in property values and local tax bases, with devastating impacts on communities and much of the public sector.
Artificial intelligence
Higher education
fromNature
1 month ago

AI and the PhD student: friend or foe?

PhD students recognize AI's efficiency benefits while fearing it undermines critical academic skills like deep reading, independent thinking, and research competency.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Science funding needs fixing - but not through chaotic reforms

UK research funding is shifting to a top-down, industrially aligned model, creating uncertainty and risking harm to curiosity-driven science, small groups, and future leaders.
Online learning
fromFortune
1 month ago

We're economists who designed a chatbot to help our students reason instead of cheat. Meet 'Macro Buddy' | Fortune

An AI tutor trained on course materials improved exam performance when combined with group study, outperforming individual study and group study without AI assistance.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Why sky-high pay for AI researchers is bad for the future of science

Outsize industry pay is luring top young AI researchers from academia, threatening curiosity-driven innovation, independent critique, and ethical oversight in science.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Why we don't really know what the public thinks about science

Public understanding of science is limited because measures focus on factual literacy; researchers must broaden evaluation to include institutional knowledge and lived scientific experiences.
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 month ago

REVEALED: Germany's 'Universities of Excellence' for science and research

Known as ExStra, this is a permanent national funding programme designed to strengthen research at the nation's top universities and make them more competitive internationally. While the ExStra programme allows for up to 15 "Excellent Universities" (Exzellenzuniversitaten), only ten institutions have made the grade for the next round of funding.
Higher education
fromBig Think
2 months ago

It's never too late to stop hating math

Americans are getting worse at math. Student scores have fallen to their lowest point in decades. Nearly half of high school students barely meet what the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) considers a "basic" level of comprehension, and more than 900 freshmen at the University of California, San Diego - 12.5% of the institution's first-year class in 2024 - had the mathematical proficiency of a 13-year-old.
Education
Education
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

A clever math shortcut could reveal your problem-solving superpower

Boys are significantly more likely than girls to use creative shortcuts for arithmetic, and this flexibility correlates with better abstract problem-solving abilities.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Ex-Microsoft exec says college curricula need a revamp - here's the curriculum to succeed in an AI world

Education systems must be redesigned to combine liberal arts and STEM, teaching continuous, personalized learning and social-technical skills for partnership with intelligent machines.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

The Education Industry: Shaping Economies, Skills, And The Future Of Learning

Modern education has evolved into a technology-enabled, flexible, and resilient ecosystem that expands access, aligns learning with workforce needs, and drives societal and economic development.
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Higher education needs to change in order to survive the AI economy

Higher education must restructure toward teaching durable, transferable skills, tie assessments to outcomes, and track competencies rather than courses to future-proof graduates.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Alumni rally to support next generation of researchers - Harvard Gazette

A $50 million donor commitment will match new gifts to create 50 endowed Ph.D. fellowships, securing financial support for doctoral students.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 months ago

Malcolm Gladwell tells young people if they want a STEM degree, 'don't go to Harvard.' You may end up at the bottom of your class and drop out | Fortune

Ivy League STEM enrollment can land students in the lower half, raising dropout risk; attend a college where you can be among the top performers.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

College students, professors are making their own AI rules. They don't always agree

Generative AI in education creates tension between convenience and skill development, forcing professors and students to navigate unclear boundaries around responsible use.
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