I lived through the first Taliban girls’ school ban — watching it happen again is heartbreaking
In August 2021, the Taliban recaptured Kabul and, within weeks, barred girls from attending school…
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Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support – here’s how to keep kids safe
It’s 2 a.m., and a teenage girl, worrying about a friend issue, lies awake. Rather…
The bigger picture: How Vizgard is automating airspace safety – Case study
The skies are getting busier, and the stakes are getting higher. The UK is exploring…
We built a $10 soil test, then a virtual reality platform to take it around the world
Last year in The Conversation Canada, we described Agrilo, an affordable “colorimetric” soil-testing system developed…
Don’t know what to do after your exams? Six ways to find your next step
“What are you going to do next?” For teenagers receiving their GCSE or A-level results,…
Why Meta is paying for controversial content – and what that means for the posts you see
In recent days, media reports have revealed several instances where Facebook has paid for content…
Newborn ICU admissions drop 50% in first full year of RSV maternal vaccine programme
UKHSA today publishes the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) annual report which shows around 50% fewer infants under…
What it’s like to discover an ancient Egyptian tomb – and the race against time to preserve it
The first moment you look inside a newly discovered ancient tomb is at once exciting…
Did you know there’s a vast reef network off the north coast of Australia? Few do – and that’s a problem
Australia is famous for its coral reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef on the east…
Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers
Business leaders and investors face a deepening paradox: Companies are pouring more money into artificial…