Europe Industry

College degrees mean 88 percent employability; reports ONS

According to the United Kingdom’s Office for National Statistics (ONS), eighty-eight percent (88%) of graduates have secured employment opportunities as compared to seventy-two percent (72%) of persons who are not graduates.  Available information shows that graduates get a median average salary of thirty-four thousand pounds (£34,000) as compared to their non-graduate counterparts who get twenty-four […]

Schools United States

Schools in San Luis Obispo ban Roundup

Schools in San Luis Obispo County, California, reported a complete ban of the pesticide Roundup in its school facilities since the end of 2018. In 2016 and 2017, nearly 80 schools and childcare facilities in SLO County used pesticides to keep gophers, cockroaches, weeds, and other pests off campuses and out of classrooms. Roundup is […]

Nonprofits United States

Inclusive activities break stigma on mental health issues

A joint project between several student clubs at Indiana University and the not-for-profit organization Bring Change to Mind has resulted in several inclusive activities to help break the stigma surrounding young adults with mental health issues. According to a study done after the initiative began, these inclusive activities helped students and faculty on campus to […]

Europe Teachers

Ofsted boosts parent-teacher relationships

In an effort to boost parent-teacher relationships in schools across the United Kingdom, the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) has come up with some recommendations. According to the office, one of the best ways to guarantee that teachers are professionals, and parents are satisfied with the education their children receive […]

Science United States

Kepler space telescope aids future missions 

Eric B. Ford, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Penn State and one of the leaders of the research team, commends the Kepler space telescope for providing the data helpful for future astronomical missions. Kepler’s data provides the most accurate estimate of the frequency that planets that are similar to Earth in size and in […]

Industry

Huawei gets nod in SE Asia despite US ban

Despite the call for the ban on Huwaei’s telecommunication equipment by the United States (US), nations in Southeast Asia have affirmed their support for Huawei’s 5G network. This stand is based on their economic growth stages and objectives of incorporating 5G networks. Huawei has proven to be a formidable force in the wireless industry. Expressly, […]

Science

Physicists reveal the newest state of matter

Javad Shabani, New York University’s physics assistant professor, announced conclusive findings for topological superconductivity, the newest state of matter.  He affirms that this state of matter can be controlled in such a manner that storage could be boosted. Moreover, quantum computing speeds could be hastened. Shabani states, The new discovery of topological superconductivity in a […]

Government

NASA administrator angers senators

At a Congressional session, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Jim Bridenstine disclosed NASA’s plans of utilizing commercial rockets in launching an Orion spacecraft intended for the moon without any crew.  This revelation depicted a brave move because Congress has been pressurizing NASA to craft a system rocket that will act as Orion’s stewardship.  […]

Asia E-Learning

Spotlight on digital education for schools

Asia is all set for a revolutionary online platform and the Philippines is looking at possible ways to improve learning through digital education.  One idea is NUADU which offers both students and teachers a customizable learning experience, which suits individual needs. The way the platform works is simple. It allows users to log in as […]