Worst sellers: warning of existential crisis for academic books
Current sales trends for books in the arts and humanities could call into question “the value and viability of the whole book publishing enterprise”, a major report warns.
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Cities can jumpstart climate progress by plugging in vehicles
President Donald Trump’s decision to exit the Paris climate agreement reaffirmed what was already clear: the federal government is no longer leading American efforts to shrink our carbon footprint.
Community college tries fixing roadblocks to completion
Just before noon on a recent Thursday, Robert Piluso’s English 1A class was wrapping up at Mt. San Antonio College near Los Angeles. Many of his busy students headed off to jobs or home to take care of children.
Internet giant returns family’s stolen life savings
A Shenzhen-based internet giant is set to return more than 30,000 yuan ($4,400) to a family, after the son stole and spent the money on a popular mobile game.
Trump lashes out over probe into possible obstruction of justice
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out on Thursday after a report that he was under investigation for possible obstruction of justice and he dismissed as "phony" the idea his campaign colluded with any Russian effort to sway the 2016 U.S. election.
Lecturer barred from job interview ‘for not bringing life’s work’
A leading art historian has been barred from selection for a research post for not bringing printed copies of his lifetime's work to an interview, triggering a row in Spain over opacity and unwritten rules in academic hiring.
Efforts underway to open new College of Eastern Idaho in fall
It’s been roughly a month since voters in Bonneville County overwhelmingly approved a taxing district that will make it possible to convert Eastern Idaho Technical College in Idaho Falls into a community college ...
For-Credit MOOC: Best of Both Worlds at MIT?
MIT students reported that taking course online -- instead of same course on campus -- was less stressful than their in-person classes.
Feeling the heat: How fish are migrating from warming waters
Steadily rising ocean temperatures are forcing fish to abandon their historic territories and move to cooler waters.
Art education goes online to cater to a wider audience
Living in a digital and globalized world means one can learn things at any time and any place. The recent launch of an online-education institute aims to offer courses taught by lecturers from across the world.
