Academics ‘lack support’ to help with student mental health
Responding to students’ mental health problems has become an “inevitable” part of an academic’s job, but many staff do not feel properly supported in this role, according to a report.
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All computers are flawed — and the fix will take years
All the world's computers are flawed, and companies are fumbling with fixes. It will take years until the issue is fully sorted out.
Trump’s immigration plan unites left and right in fury
US President's Donald Trump's plan to offer citizenship to undocumented migrants has pulled off the rare trick of uniting left and right - in outrage.
Makerspace brings high-tech tools to Cabrillo College
Layer by colorful layer, plastic figurines form in the bellies of a row of 3-D printers at Cabrillo College’s new Makerspace.
Why You Should Teach at Lunchtime
Students are more creative in the middle of the day, study finds.
Take these 9 steps to demystify science-based targets
More companies are setting greenhouse-gas emission targets in line with what science says is needed to keep global temperatures from rising above 2 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial temperatures.
Lecturer calls for universities to tackle abuse in the theatre
An academic expert on theatre has called for ethical training to be introduced into drama education, just as it is in many medical, law and business schools.
Google CEO: AI is ‘more profound than electricity or fire’
Just how big a deal is artificial intelligence?
China to take lead position in research
Country plans to spearhead major international science projects
Top video games depict unrealistic drugs use says study
A study of real and made-up drugs in best-selling video games has highlighted how harmful narcotics often give unlikely strength and health boosts to characters.
