US farms are making an urgent push into AI. It could help feed the world
American farmers are rapidly ploughing ahead with adopting artificial intelligence. The technology is as sophisticated as it is essential. Read more
In reversal, Nebraska governor accepts federal dollars to feed low-income kids
Jim Pillen breaks with 14 other Republican governors to enroll in Summer EBT, a new food program for school vacation months Read more
Meta plans feed for Threads after users complain
Threads will add an alternative home feed of posts as part of a series of updates to the new social media app after users complained. Read more
Grant assessors accused of using ChatGPT to write feedback
Applicants to one of Australia’s major funding streams report spotting tell-tale signs of chatbot use Read more
London university tells student she cannot breastfeed on campus
A woman has been told she cannot breastfeed her baby on campus at one of the world’s most prestigious arts schools. Read more
Math professor adopts ‘ungrading’ method: only feedback, no grades on any assignment
An award-winning math professor at Grand Valley State University adopted a method of “ungrading” in his upper-level geometry class last fall, allowing students to “convincingly argue” that they deserve a particular final grade for the course, according to the final grade criteria. Read more
Facebook gives users ‘more control’ over news feed
Facebook says it is introducing new features to give people more control over what appears in their news feeds. Read more
Facebook tweaks its news feed with new controls
Facebook is adding features to users' main news feed, including letting them limit comment on their public posts to friends or even specific tagged people.
Want essay feedback? Do it yourself, professor tells students
Project shows that when students compare their work with others, it is more effective than lecturers providing comments
A new wave of sustainable seafood to feed generations to come
Seafood is having a moment. Fish, especially canned and frozen options, increasingly have become a go-to choice for Americans during the pandemic as they stock their pantries and freezers; seek out new immune-boosting meal ideas; and look for alternatives to meat due to shortages and health concerns over meat processing.
