October 15, 2024
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Science And Technology

The digital divide in education exposes inequality in access to technology

Access to technology in education is more critical than ever, but a significant gap persists that leaves many students without the tools necessary for academic success. This disparity, often called the “educational digital divide,” has far-reaching implications, not only affecting individual students but also contributing to broader social inequalities. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted these

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Wooden vault: the poetry of science

Under the tired clockold wood,a treasure ofearth crustpreserves decomposition.The backbone of the forestlocked in claycold closestands firmagainst the sieveof years.Here in the dense grip of the groundwood once stirredthrough the winds now speaksof smoky skies.in veinsof buds and barkwe feel the runesof buried tradition –plans of thebroken branchesto cover up our faultsin rotten robesdying green.

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The Buddhist “Dead Sea Scrolls”: Material Evidence of a Controversial Apocrypus Discovered in a Remote Chinese Cave

Located in the arid expanses of the Turfan Basin, an extraordinary cave complex offers a unique insight into the intersection of art, religion and meditation practices in ancient China. Toyok Cave 20 (Tuyugou), located in the Xinjiang Desert, is home to one of the oldest and most significant examples of Buddhist Pure Land art, with

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Granada – Around the world in 50 experiments

Our next stop on our trip. Around the world in 50 experiments It is a chain of islands in the Caribbean Sea called Grenada. Grenada is made up of three islands, Grenada, Petit Martinique and Carriacou. These volcanic islands have a beautiful tropical climate, gorgeous beaches, lush rainforests, and abundant wildlife. Pomegranate produces many spices,

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New laser-based headphones can measure blood flow and assess stroke risk

When doctors want to know more about a patient's risk of cardiovascular disease, they may order a cardiac stress test. But when it comes to stroke risk, there is no equivalent, scalable, cost-effective test of brain function to help doctors counsel patients about their potential risk. A questionnaire that asks patients about contributing risk factors

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Growing concern over pesticides in China's water systems

The widespread use of neonicotinoid pesticides, known for their role in agriculture, has raised alarms about their impact on the environment and public health. These chemicals, designed to protect crops from pests, have increasingly been found in waterways, raising concerns about their potential harm to ecosystems and human health. As these pesticides accumulate in our

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Disappearing Spiders – Halloween Refraction Experiment

This disappearing spider trick is simple. Halloween science activity and a great refraction demonstration. Children can see how the drawing of a spider disappears when water is poured into a glass over the image. Disappearing spider trick you will need glass or glass jarDrawing of a spider on a sheet of paper.Water Instructions Place a

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Urban green spaces can combat climate change and increase people's ability to live long, healthy lives.

Urban planning has evolved significantly since the 19th century, driven primarily by the need to improve the health and well-being of city dwellers. The integration of parks and green spaces has been a central theme in this evolution. However, the understanding and motives behind the creation of urban green areas have changed over the years,

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Awesome experiments with eggs for children

Easter is right around the corner, so I've put together a collection of experiments with eggs perfect for this time of year. Eggs are great for experiments as they are inexpensive, easy to obtain, and very versatile. We try not to waste food at Science Sparks, but for most of these ideas, you can still

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Advanced thermoplastic models promise lighter, safer cars for the future

A team of researchers from Yamagata University's Graduate School of Organic Materials Science, led by Professor Tetsuo Takayama, Quan Jiang and Professor Akihiro Nishioka, has developed an advanced model to evaluate impact energy dissipation in thermoplastics. reinforced with short fibers. This work, published in Polymers, highlights how these materials, especially when used in transportation sectors

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