SCIENCE WARNING: Messing with genes could WIPE OUT geniuses from the earth
GENETIC editing could see medics wipe out future geniuses, according to a leading scientist. Daily Express :: News Feed
‘It’s not rocket science’ Stephen Hawking offers advice to millions of obese people
RESPECTED physicist Stephen Hawking has turned his attention from the mysteries of the origin of the universe to tackling the growing problem of obesity. Daily Express :: News Feed
Avon has been at the forefront of cutting-edge skincare science for 130 years
AS the brand marks a venerable birthday, Hannah Britt visits the New York HQ to discover the secrets behind its long-lasting success. Daily Express :: Style Feed
California’s Brown Signs Bill to Increase Computer Science Education
(Photo: Pixabay, Creative Commons) California Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill that will implement a three-year planning process to increase computer science education across all grade levels in public schools throughout the state. Assembly Bill 2329 will require State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson to put together a 23-person advisory panel […]
F&F: The science of style – rip up the rulebook and redefine summer dressing
Experiment with a new summer you and win a £50 F&F vouucher to kickstart your summer wardrobe. Daily Express :: Style Feed
Colorado State Launches Computer Science Boot Camp Track
(Photo: Skitter Photo, Creative Commons) Colorado State University-Global Campus (CSU-Global) has introduced an online certificate of completion and degree specialization program in computer science. The “boot camp-style program” helps novices with computer programming. Its designers hope that it will bridge “the gap between non-accredited accelerators and traditional semester-long programs.” According to Leila Meyer of Campus Technology, […]
Obama Unveils Computer Science for All Initiative
In an effort to increase access to computer science programs for both the nation’s schools and students, President Barack Obama has unveiled the Computer Science for All Initiative, a program that will invest $ 4 billion in funding to develop computer science programs and an additional $ 100 million to go directly to school districts looking to […]
Odysseyware Launches Computer Science Ed Course for K-12
Odysseyware, an online course provider for K-12 education, has added Principles of Coding to its customizable online curriculum. ‘Principles of Coding’ aims to introduce middle school children to the fundamentals of programming and spark their interest for further computer science education. Through ‘Principles of Coding’, students will have the opportunity to learn and then implement coding […]
New Year’s Eve: Why science says your big plans for TONIGHT may be a FLOP
PEOPLE expecting to have the best night out of the year tonight are building themselves up for a major anti-climax – according to scientists. Daily Express :: News Feed
Gallup Survey: Gender Bias Persists in Computer Science Education
A Google and Gallup survey on how students, parents and educators perceive Computer Science (CS) reveals that girls continue to be less confident about their CS skills in relation to boys. More importantly, the report reveals that apart from girls, ethnic minority students and those from low-income backgrounds also believe that CS is not meant for them, […]