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AI-based math: Individualized support for students uses eye tracking
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Cologne have developed an AI-based learning system that recognizes strengths and weaknesses in mathematics by tracking eye movements...
Brain implants don’t change a person’s sense of self. Hear why
In the fifth episode of The Deep End, volunteers describe what it’s like to live with the stigma of depression and the treatments they seek for it.
Study explores aging inmates and prison misconduct
Research shows that many inmates serving long-term or life sentences continue to cause trouble even behind bars. A University of Mississippi graduate student is looking into what drives those behaviors.
U.S. close to unfreezing intel sharing with Ukraine ahead of peace talks in Saudi Arabia
Ahead of U.S.-Ukraine talks on the war with Russia, the United States expressed confidence Monday that Ukraine was on board with President Donald Trump's demand it move forward toward a...
Next-Gen Indoor Navigation: VLP/INS Integration Delivers Robust Localization in Dynamic Environments
A pioneering study has unveiled a cutting-edge solution to the challenges of indoor navigation with the introduction of a tightly coupled Visible Light Positioning (VLP) and Inertial Navigation System (INS)....
Palestinian activist involved with student protests arrested by ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement over the weekend detained a student involved with pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University.
Midwifery training in Nova Scotia? Education, health officials are talking options
Conversations are happening in Nova Scotia about developing the first midwifery education program east of Quebec.
Legge becomes first woman in NASCAR's Cup Series since 2018, spins out
Katherine Legge's historic day at Phoenix Raceway included a premature ending, as the first woman to race in NASCAR's Cup Series since 2018 spun out on lap No. 216 in...
Doechii named Billboard's 2025 Woman of the Year
Grammy-winning rapper Doechii was named Billboard's 2025 Woman of the Year on Monday.
Look: Pop music star Rihanna shares photos of her after she gave birth to her kids
Pop music star Rihanna shared photos of her after she gave birth to her kids in honor of International Women's Day over the weekend.
Research reveals humans struggle to accurately read dogs' emotions
Life with a dog is a matter of give and take. Especially when it comes to communication. With no common human–dog language, our ability to communicate relies on understanding and...
Appropriate use of humor can make science communication more effective, study suggests
Authoritative, intelligent, responsible, serious—if you were asked to describe the general figure of a scientist, you would probably use adjectives like these. However, "funny" would likely not be the first...
Zahn McClarnon: Joe Leaphorn plagued by fear, anxiety in 'Dark Winds' S3
Zahn McClarnon told UPI Joe Leaphorn, the Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant he plays on "Dark Winds," will face the fallout of a difficult decision in Season 3.
Health-care groups criticize B.C. budget's unkept promises but express relief over lack of cuts
The NDP made ambitious heath-care promises during the 2024 election, but its first budget under a new mandate failed to honour several key commitments.
RCMP now formally investigating allegations against Alberta Health Services
Alberta RCMP are now formally investigating allegations of political pressure and potential conflicts of interest surrounding procurement practices at Alberta Health Services.
Hey, parents: Advertisers could be using mobile games to build profiles about your kids
A Marketplace investigation has pulled back the curtain on how some mobile games, which seem to attract children, use loopholes in rules protecting kids’ data — allowing marketers to build...
5 years after first cases, Manitoba families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 still feel missed moments
Families not being able to be at their loved ones' side as they died was common during parts of the COVID-19 pandemic — and a policy choice one advocate says...
Hear how people re-learn to live with emotions during brain stimulation
In the fourth episode of The Deep End, Jon Nelson and others describe dealing with emotions they haven’t felt in a long time.
These scientists have a plan to demystify the vaginal microbiome
Vaginal microbes play a huge role in overall health, but researchers know relatively little about them. Citizen science could help change that.
How a Labrador retriever’s genes might affect the dog’s obesity risk
Understanding the genetics of Labrador retriever obesity may help dog owners mitigate their best friend’s weight gain.
Medical AI tools are growing, but are they being tested properly?
AI medical benchmark tests fall short because they don’t test efficiency on real tasks such as writing medical notes, experts say.
Toronto bar mass shooting likely random, police say
Nobody was killed but 12 people were injured during a mass shooting in Toronto that police say appears to be random.
U.N. calls for equality, 'feminist future' on International Women's Day
The United Nations on Thursday marked the upcoming International Women's Day with a call for feminine equality under a banner of rights and empowerment.
Anti-Trump protests mark International Women's Day
People marked International Women's Day on Saturday, including in several U.S. cities where demonstrators protested against President Donald Trump and his administration.
More than 1,000 killed in two days amid Syrian conflict
More than 1,000 have died since Thursday amid fighting between Syrian government forces and supporters of former President Bashar al-Assad, a monitoring organization announced.
Lady Gaga mocks her Razzie 'wins' for 'Joker 2' in 'SNL' monologue
Pop star and actress Lady Gaga hosted and served as musical guest on this weekend's edition of "Saturday Night Live."
Pro-Palestine group vandalized Trump’s Turnberry golf course in Scotland
The pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action vandalized President Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course in Ayrshire, Scotland, early Saturday due to his support for Israel and call to relocate Gazans.
Domestic abuse charges against Chiefs receiver 'dismissed'
Domestic abuse charges have been dropped against Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy after a prosecutor declined to accept the case, officials have announced.