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Many Math, Computer Science Teachers Use Chatbots
Education
Many Math, Computer Science Teachers Use Chatbots

06:03 October 31, 2023

Some schools in the U.S. are considering whether to ban chatbots, which use artificial intelligence, or AI. However, some math and computer science t…

German Companies Turn to Robots to Fill Jobs for Retiring Workers
Science & Technology
German Companies Turn to Robots to Fill Jobs for Retiring Workers

05:57 October 31, 2023

German businesses are increasingly turning to robots to fill jobs as the country faces a severe labor shortage. The situation left about 1.7 million …

Communities Line Up for Water in Dry Amazon
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Communities Line Up for Water in Dry Amazon

03:51 October 31, 2023

A drought is endangering communities in the Amazon, a large rainforest in South America. Public officials in Brazil are attempting to transport food …

Vietnam Aims to Build a Computer Chip Factory
AS IT IS
Vietnam Aims to Build a Computer Chip Factory

06:18 October 31, 2023

Vietnam is holding talks with companies that manufacture semiconductors for the electronics industry to increase investment in the country. Two busin…

British Museum Will Make Digital Copies of Its Objects
Arts & Culture
British Museum Will Make Digital Copies of Its Objects

02:45 October 30, 2023

The British Museum, in London, recently announced plans to make digital copies of all the objects it keeps. The museum said in August that about 2,00…

Biden Signs Order Requiring Artificial Intelligence Safeguards
Science & Technology
Biden Signs Order Requiring Artificial Intelligence Safeguards

05:52 October 30, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden has issued an executive order related to artificial intelligence. Biden signed the order on Monday. He said the government n…

Researchers: AI Could Cause Harm If Misused by Medical Workers
Health & Lifestyle
Researchers: AI Could Cause Harm If Misused by Medical Workers

04:51 October 30, 2023

A study led by the Stanford School of Medicine in California says hospitals and health care systems are turning to artificial intelligence (AI). The …

Autoworkers’ Union Reaches Deal with GM to End Strike
AS IT IS
Autoworkers’ Union Reaches Deal with GM to End Strike

03:31 October 30, 2023

The United Auto Workers (UAW) reached a tentative agreement with General Motors (GM) on Monday. The agreement once approved by UAW members will end t…

Spanish Composer Imagines Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ with Climate Change
Arts & Culture
Spanish Composer Imagines Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ with Climate Change

03:19 October 29, 2023

Antonio Vivaldi’s famous musical work, The Four Seasons, was first performed in the 1700s. Many music historians call it a “masterpiece,” the musical…

Study Suggests New Cause for Strongest ‘Marsquake’ Ever
Science & Technology
Study Suggests New Cause for Strongest ‘Marsquake’ Ever

06:44 October 29, 2023

Scientists now believe the largest quake ever recorded on Mars was the result of seismic activity, not a strike by a space object. Instruments attach…

Vietnam Plans to Re-start Rare Earth Mining
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Vietnam Plans to Re-start Rare Earth Mining

05:59 October 29, 2023

Vietnam plans to restart its biggest rare earths mine next year. The project could greatly increase the supply of the elements to compete with China.…

Most American Schools Not Prepared to Identify Math Disabilities
Education
Most American Schools Not Prepared to Identify Math Disabilities

07:07 October 28, 2023

Many American education experts are concerned about students’ performance in the subject of mathematics. Scores on standardized tests are falling, st…

Study: Moon Is 40 Million Years Older than First Believed
Science & Technology
Study: Moon Is 40 Million Years Older than First Believed

05:20 October 28, 2023

Scientists say a mineral found in moon dust suggests Earth’s moon is 40 million years older than scientists had believed. The finding was made by res…

New Beatles Song Created with a Little Help from AI
Arts & Culture
New Beatles Song Created with a Little Help from AI

04:14 October 27, 2023

A “new” song from the Beatles, with help from artificial intelligence, comes out next week. The song, called Now And Then, will be available on Novem…

Right Whale Number Decrease Slowing, But Threats Remain
Science & Technology
Right Whale Number Decrease Slowing, But Threats Remain

04:39 October 27, 2023

The North Atlantic right whale is one of the world’s most endangered large whale species. Its population loss appears to be slowing. But scientists w…

China Sends Its Youngest-ever Crew, Enters New Space Race
Science & Technology
China Sends Its Youngest-ever Crew, Enters New Space Race

03:57 October 26, 2023

China launched its youngest-ever crew for its orbiting space station Thursday. The launch is part of the country’s plan to put astronauts on the moon…

US Program Could Permit Visa Holders to Renew in US
AS IT IS
US Program Could Permit Visa Holders to Renew in US

02:54 October 26, 2023

The U.S. State Department is working on a test program that would permit some work visa holders to renew their documents in the United States. The pi…

Study: Part of Antarctica to Experience ‘Unavoidable’ Melt
Science & Technology
Study: Part of Antarctica to Experience ‘Unavoidable’ Melt

05:23 October 25, 2023

A new study says that no matter how much the world cuts back on carbon emissions, a large and important part of Antarctica is expected to disappear. …

AI Tool Aims to Predict Virus Variants before they Appear
Science & Technology
AI Tool Aims to Predict Virus Variants before they Appear

06:13 October 25, 2023

Scientists have created an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that aims to predict different virus versions, called variants, before they appear. Crea…

US, Australia to Provide Underwater Internet Cables for Pacific Islands
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US, Australia to Provide Underwater Internet Cables for Pacific Islands

02:14 October 25, 2023

The technology company Google will work together with the United States and Australia to offer internet service to Pacific Island nations such as Tuv…

Pakistan Prepares to Deport Illegal Afghans
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Pakistan Prepares to Deport Illegal Afghans

06:50 October 25, 2023

The Pakistani government has approved the creation of several deportation centers for hundreds of thousands of Afghans living illegally in the countr…

More US States Teach Financial Education in High School
Education
More US States Teach Financial Education in High School

05:29 October 24, 2023

An increasing number of American states are requiring that students receive personal finance education in order to complete high school. At the same …

Women in Iceland, Including PM, Strike for Equal Pay
AS IT IS
Women in Iceland, Including PM, Strike for Equal Pay

06:43 October 24, 2023

Iceland’s prime minister and women across the island nation went on strike Tuesday. They are pushing for an end to unequal pay and gender-based viole…

Why the Interest Rate of US Treasury Notes Matters
AS IT IS
Why the Interest Rate of US Treasury Notes Matters

07:04 October 24, 2023

The U.S. government needs money to operate. A lot of that money comes from taxes. However, much of the money the U.S. government uses to pay its cost…

Scientists Propose ‘Law of Nature’ Expanding on Evolution
Science & Technology
Scientists Propose ‘Law of Nature’ Expanding on Evolution

06:48 October 23, 2023

British naturalist Charles Darwin presented his theory of evolution in the 1859 book On the Origin of Species. He proposed that biological species ch…

New Controller Aims to Make Gaming Easier for People with Disabilities
Health & Lifestyle
New Controller Aims to Make Gaming Easier for People with Disabilities

04:37 October 23, 2023

Paul Lane uses his mouth and face to push buttons and guide his virtual car on Gran Turismo, a game on the PlayStation 5. It is how he has been playi…

Philippines Accuses China of Hitting its Boats in South China Sea
AS IT IS
Philippines Accuses China of Hitting its Boats in South China Sea

05:56 October 23, 2023

The Philippines has accused Chinese ships of crashing into two of its boats Sunday in disputed waters in the South China Sea. Philippine Defense Secr…

Uganda’s President Aims to Ban Used Clothing from the West
AS IT IS
Uganda’s President Aims to Ban Used Clothing from the West

06:33 October 23, 2023

People, rich and poor, crowd into Owino Market. Owino is a huge open market in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. People here are mostly looking fo…

Researchers Build First Tool to Discover Supernovas
Science & Technology
Researchers Build First Tool to Discover Supernovas

07:18 October 22, 2023

Scientists say they have built an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can successfully identify and confirm supernovas. A supernova is an “extreme…

Tiny Antarctic Ocean Animal Raises Big Questions
Science & Technology
Tiny Antarctic Ocean Animal Raises Big Questions

07:20 October 22, 2023

Antarctic krill, a relative of shrimp and crabs, are only a few centimeters in size. But scientists say they are important to the area’s food web, in…

American Scores on College Admissions Test Drop to 30-year Low
Education
American Scores on College Admissions Test Drop to 30-year Low

03:31 October 21, 2023

American high school students’ scores on the ACT college admissions test have dropped to their lowest in more than 30 years. The average score of stu…

Australians Claim to Create Most Complete Map of Universe’s History
Science & Technology
Australians Claim to Create Most Complete Map of Universe’s History

04:26 October 20, 2023

Australian researchers say they have produced the most complete history of the universe to date. An Australian National University team says the stud…

New York Mayor Makes Robocalls in Different Languages Using AI
AS IT IS
New York Mayor Makes Robocalls in Different Languages Using AI

05:04 October 20, 2023

New York Mayor Eric Adams has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to make robot phone calls in several languages. The technology changes Adam’s v…

Water Levels Low in North Brazil, Near Amazon River
Science & Technology
Water Levels Low in North Brazil, Near Amazon River

08:16 October 19, 2023

People, animals and fish who depend on the waterways connected to the Amazon River close to the Brazilian city of Manaus are facing a long period of …

Scientists Try Listening to Learn about Wildlife
Science & Technology
Scientists Try Listening to Learn about Wildlife

04:26 October 19, 2023

A team of scientists is studying the sound of the forest in Ecuador to learn how artificial intelligence (AI) could follow animal life in recovering …

Scientists to Study Fish after Fukushima Water Release
AS IT IS
Scientists to Study Fish after Fukushima Water Release

02:55 October 19, 2023

A team of international scientists collected fish samples from an area near Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant Thursday. They are examining the effects …

Old Ways of Making Wine Gain New Fans
Arts & Culture
Old Ways of Making Wine Gain New Fans

05:45 October 18, 2023

Wine made by ancient methods is gaining new fans. Wine is an alcoholic drink made from fruit like grapes. Natural wine uses methods that reduce proce…

Scientists: Chemical Used in Air Coolers Needs Replacing
Science & Technology
Scientists: Chemical Used in Air Coolers Needs Replacing

07:14 October 18, 2023

Jennifer Byrne owns a heating and air conditioning repair company in the American city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Air conditioning, or AC equipme…

How Google's Antitrust Trial Could Change the Internet Search Market
Science & Technology
How Google's Antitrust Trial Could Change the Internet Search Market

06:45 October 18, 2023

A court in the United States is hearing evidence in a case against search engine provider Google. The government accuses the company of using illegal…

Gaza Hospital Explosion Limits Biden Visit to Israel, Middle East
AS IT IS
Gaza Hospital Explosion Limits Biden Visit to Israel, Middle East

04:37 October 18, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden visited Israel on Wednesday after the October 7 attack by the militant group Hamas that killed more than 1,400 people. In ad…

Some Mexican Students Will Pay Less to Attend California Community Colleges
Education
Some Mexican Students Will Pay Less to Attend California Community Colleges

02:48 October 17, 2023

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law last week permitting low-income Mexican students to pay the same cost as Californians to attend some co…

UN Report: Education Technology Should Be Used Carefully
Education
UN Report: Education Technology Should Be Used Carefully

05:05 October 17, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic showed how useful digital technology could be for schools. But it also showed the limitations of technology in the educational …

Pepper X Sets Guinness Record for Hottest Pepper
Arts & Culture
Pepper X Sets Guinness Record for Hottest Pepper

04:27 October 17, 2023

Ed Currie is the pepper expert who grew the Carolina Reaper, which has been considered the hottest pepper in the world since 2013. Ten years later, C…

Study: Climate, Land Use Changes Sharply Reduce Pollinating Insects
Science & Technology
Study: Climate, Land Use Changes Sharply Reduce Pollinating Insects

05:38 October 17, 2023

A new study suggests changes in world climate and land use are sharply reducing the number of insects needed for pollinating crops. The study looked …

Groups Demand Urgent Rules to Protect Whales from Ships
Science & Technology
Groups Demand Urgent Rules to Protect Whales from Ships

04:45 October 16, 2023

An alliance of environmental groups is calling for new federal rules to protect an endangered whale from crashes with ships. The groups presented the…

Gates Foundation Helps mRNA Vaccine Development in Africa
Health & Lifestyle
Gates Foundation Helps mRNA Vaccine Development in Africa

05:22 October 16, 2023

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced last week that it will invest $40 million in African drug makers. The money will help produce new messe…

IMF: China’s Weak Recovery Could Hurt Other Asian Economies
AS IT IS
IMF: China’s Weak Recovery Could Hurt Other Asian Economies

04:44 October 16, 2023

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said recently that China’s weak economic recovery could hurt Asian economies. The IMF also said the risk of a l…

Gaza Aid Halted in Egypt as Israeli Air Strikes Continue
AS IT IS
Gaza Aid Halted in Egypt as Israeli Air Strikes Continue

05:00 October 16, 2023

Emergency aid for Gaza was being held up at a border crossing in Egypt Monday as Israel continued to launch air strikes into the Palestinian-ruled te…

App Shows How Ancient Greek Buildings Looked Thousand Years Ago
Science & Technology
App Shows How Ancient Greek Buildings Looked Thousand Years Ago

03:54 October 15, 2023

If you visit the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, you will see the rocky grounds high above the city that include the famous ruins of the Parthenon. Howe…

Google Says AI-powered System Is Improving City Traffic Flows
Science & Technology
Google Says AI-powered System Is Improving City Traffic Flows

06:56 October 15, 2023

Google says an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system it created is helping improve traffic flow in major world cities. The system, called Proje…

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