Is AI helping students learn — or just helping them look like they are?
Schools are seeing students use artificial intelligence more than ever. Their grades are going up when AI is allowed, but how much they’re actually learning appears to be going down. The World Bank today released its “World Development Report: 2026.” The 380-page report examines how AI is affecting economic growthContinue Reading
Africans bear the brunt of biodiversity loss
For millions across Africa and the developing world, the biodiversity crisis is not an abstract problem – it’s the soil that no longer yields bountiful harvests and the fish that no longer return to coastal waters.Continue Reading
Venezuela quake: UN continues to scale up as damage estimate reaches $37 billion
The UN and its partners are ramping up assistance for people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, working alongside the Government’s response effort, as a new UN estimate puts direct physical damage at $37 billion.Continue Reading
Explosions across Kyiv as Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s capital
At least one person has been killed after a Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Wednesday morning., NewsFeed At least one person has been killed after a Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital early Wednesday morning. Damage was reported at more than seven locations across the city, includingContinue Reading
Has a US court just set the grounds for another January 6 insurrection?
A US judge has begrudgingly dismissed the last prosecution cases tied to the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill., NewsFeed A US judge has begrudgingly dismissed the last prosecution cases tied to the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill, after a request from the Justice Department. Despite the legal formality,Continue Reading
The Traitor’s Reported 4-Word Remark To Max Miller Signals Future Of His Candidacy
The president reportedly had a phone message for the embattled House Republican who’s accused of domestic abuse., Read MoreContinue Reading
Karl Rove Spots GOP’s Big Midterm Messaging Problem
“We’re distracted because of the war and, even then, we’re just not getting the message across, in my opinion.”, Read MoreContinue Reading
“A deal with the devil”: Religion motivates data center opponents in Texas
Some see the AI facilities as a sign of the apocalypse Published August 3, 2026 6:00AM (EDT) Clayton Tucker, Democratic candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, speaks at the Capitol to protest data center expansion. (Jay Janner/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images) This article originally appeared on The Texas Tribune. MattContinue Reading
Mouser launches a transportation resource center for EV and mobility engineers
Electronic component distributor Mouser Electronics has launched a transportation resource center for engineers designing electric and autonomous mobility systems. The hub collects articles, blogs, e-books and product listings, curated by Mouser’s technical team and manufacturing partners. Mouser says it addresses the design challenges of power management, functional safety, real-time decision-makingContinue Reading
Beam Global supplies EV ARC off-grid charging systems for Dallas municipal fleet and Massachusetts carshare pilot
Beam Global‘s EV ARC systems incorporate solar panels, battery storage and EV chargers, providing rapidly deployable EV charging infrastructure with no need for construction, trenching, utility grid connections or electrical permitting. The company has had a lot of success selling its systems to municipalities around the country. Now Beam hasContinue Reading
APOD: 2026 August 5 – Spokes on Saturn’s B Ring
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 5 – Spokes… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written byContinue Reading
The Paradox of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory The Paradox of Lençóis… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change ArticlesContinue Reading
Iran and Oman draft waterway deal while The Traitor rejects Tehran’s control and transit fees
Tehran and Muscat are drafting an agreement to reopen the waterway via shared routes and service fees. However, implementation hinges on Washington lifting its blockade, with Traitor 47 rejecting Iranian control or any shipping tolls.Continue Reading