Asking students to answer questions and solve mind-bending puzzles today, rather than requiring them to memorize and repeat, can help form the thinkers and inventors of tomorrow. This is the argument Google is making with its latest doodle, which celebrates one of the world’s most famous puzzles. Today’s Google doodle celebrates the 40th anniversary of… Continue reading Google Celebrates the 40th Birthday of the Rubik’s Cube With Interactive Doodle Puzzle
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Water Is Life: The ‘Drinkable Book’ that Decontaminates Water
Did you know that 3.4 million people die each year because of a water-related disease? Science has shown us that without water, there can’t be life. Despite this, so much of the water on our planet is contaminated without people knowing it. To combat this, scientists from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Virginia… Continue reading Water Is Life: The ‘Drinkable Book’ that Decontaminates Water
We’re All Part of the Animal Kingdom: Watch This Ape Build a Fire for Roasting Marshmallows [VIDEO]
Sometimes it takes watching a chimpanzee do something extremely humanlike to remind us that we’re all part of the same animal kingdom. In this promotional video for BBC’s Monkey Planet, watch Kanzi the bonobo make a fire to roast and devour some marshmallows – which look deliciously toasted, I might add. via Elite Daily
Little-Known Edu Tools Useful for College Students
Knowing the right internet resources to use for different tasks can make your college assignments much easier. However, many of the most well-known websites aren’t actually the most useful. In this post, we will focus on less popular online tools that can be even more useful to your academic success. 1. RescueTime This tool… Continue reading Little-Known Edu Tools Useful for College Students
These High School Students Are Creating a Prosthetic Hand for a Two-Year-Old
Two-year-old Zaxton was born with only a thumb and a pinky. Without his missing fingers, it can be difficult for Zaxton to handle certain objects. When Herb Wasson, a teacher at Leander High School in Texas, asked these three juniors to build a custom prosthetic hand for the two-year-old brother of a former student, they… Continue reading These High School Students Are Creating a Prosthetic Hand for a Two-Year-Old
Sesame Street Launches New Video Streaming Service Called ‘Sesame Go’
Sure, Netflix has already devoted an entire section to children’s programming, but it looks like video streaming just got even more kid-friendly. Sesame Workshop, the non-profit behind Sesame Street, has just launched ‘Sesame Go’, a new video streaming service for children who love the show. For only $3.99 a month, or $29.99 a year, Sesame… Continue reading Sesame Street Launches New Video Streaming Service Called ‘Sesame Go’
Facebook Acquires Virtual Reality Company Oculus for $2 Billion
Could virtual reality be the next big thing? Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg seems to think so. Aiming to build the communications platforms of the future, Facebook recently acquired virtual reality company Oculus for $2 billion. The deal includes $400 million in cash, 23.1 million shares of Facebook common stock and the opportunity for Oculus to earn… Continue reading Facebook Acquires Virtual Reality Company Oculus for $2 Billion
Best Insurance Jobs for a Business Degree
Lots of undergraduates avoid getting business degrees because they think they’ll simply end up in a cubicle at a big corporation. Others avoid them because they associate business school with starting a business and that’s not the route they want to go. But having a business degree can help you land a wide variety of… Continue reading Best Insurance Jobs for a Business Degree
