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International Booker Prize 2023: our experts review the six shortlisted books
International Booker Prize 2023: our experts review the six shortlisted books Leighan M Renaud, University of Bristol; Berny Sèbe, University of Birmingham; Colin Herd, University of Glasgow; Gemma Ballard, University of Sheffield; Kaye Mitchell, University of Manchester, and Sukla Chatterjee, University of Aberdeen This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. From…
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How activity in outer space will affect regional inequalities in the future
How activity in outer space will affect regional inequalities in the future Matthew Finch, University of Oxford This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Science fiction has always been a tool for processing life on Earth. Norwegian sci-fi expert Karl Kristian Swane Bambini has said that the space-bound genre is well…
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New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject’s appeal
New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject’s appeal Lauren Margulieux, Georgia State University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Despite growing demand for computer science skills in professional careers and many areas of life, K-12 schools struggle to teach computer science to the next generation. However, a…
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Rhythmically stimulating the brain with electrical currents could boost cognitive function, according to analysis of over 100 studies
Rhythmically stimulating the brain with electrical currents could boost cognitive function, according to analysis of over 100 studies Shrey Grover, Boston University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Figuring out how to enhance a person’s mental capabilities has been of considerable interest to psychology and neuroscience researchers like me for…
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Salman Rushdie renews fight against book-banning – 3 essential articles on right-wing challenges to what schoolkids can read
Salman Rushdie renews fight against book-banning – 3 essential articles on right-wing challenges to what schoolkids can read Howard Manly, The Conversation This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. No one needs to tell Salman Rushdie about the cost of free speech. In 1989, Rushdie’s novel “The Satanic Verses” triggered the…
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Scientists’ political donations reflect polarization in academia – with implications for the public’s trust in science
Scientists’ political donations reflect polarization in academia – with implications for the public’s trust in science Alexander Kaurov, Harvard University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. People who lean left politically reported an increase in trust in scientists during the COVID-19 pandemic, while those who lean right politically reported much…
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UNESCO releases a new roadmap for using AI in education
UNESCO releases a new roadmap for using AI in education United Nations This article is republished from the World Economic Forum under a Creative Commons license. Less than 10% of schools and universities follow formal guidance on using wildly popular artificial intelligence (AI) tools, like the chatbot software ChatGPT, according to the UN Educational, Scientific…
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Empathy can be taught at school – and it can lead to more creative thinking
Empathy can be taught at school – and it can lead to more creative thinking Helen Demetriou, University of Cambridge This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Most people think that empathy – the ability to put yourself in another person’s shoes – is fixed, but it’s not. Empathy can be…
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AI is already being used in the legal system – we need to pay more attention to how we use it
AI is already being used in the legal system – we need to pay more attention to how we use it Morgiane Noel, Trinity College Dublin This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become such a part of our daily lives that it’s hard to avoid –…
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What is a book in the digital age?
What is a book in the digital age? Zoe Sadokierski, University of Technology Sydney 2011 This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. As a professional book designer, I’ve spent a decade observing electronic books from a cagey distance. A couple of years ago, I reluctantly recognised the need to engage with…
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