According to Microsoft officials, hackers deployed by the Russian administration have been utilizing IoTs such as video decoders and printers to infiltrate certain computer networks. This was noted after Fancy Bear servers started communicating with manipulated devices in a corporate system. IoT (Internet-of-things) devices have proven to be exceptional technological innovations in the current world […]
As the latest statistics by UCAS were released earlier this week, a disagreement has formed between ministers and analysts in the Scottish educational field. One of the main talking points of the current First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, was closing the gap between students coming from poor backgrounds and those with a better standard […]
A technique known as optogenetics has been used to create hallucinations in mice which, in turn, can spark further neuroscience research. The process involves passing laser light into the brain affecting the neurons such that they become sensitive to light. With this new light sensitivity, mice see imaginary lines by the effect of laser beams. […]
The United Kingdom welcomes top of the line scientists and researchers with open arms as Prime Minister Boris Johnson declares an accelerated visa process. In an attempt to make the region an international research and development hub, the Prime Minister of the UK has decided to introduce a fast-track visa process to attract the cream […]
Inspiring communities begin to spring up to foster learning for STEM girls in their latent and creative capabilities in spite of the alarming increase of the gender workforce gap. Within the science and engineering (S&E) labor force, it used to be so tough for women to break into the field because of the lack of […]
Dutch universities might have to introduce compulsory language lessons for foreign students, as the government has hinted at new plans for higher education. A growing number of international students have entered higher education in the Netherlands. Dutch universities are offering an increasing number of programs in English, which makes higher education more accessible to foreign […]
Jessica Paugh, the newly appointed director of the Alaska Kodiak College, has announced that she will not be fulfilling her duties. Ms. Paugh added that she finds the severe budget cuts to higher education in the state unacceptable, and she has decided to turn down the position. According to her, budget cuts have made the […]
Unhealthy video games may not be the cause of actual violence in the United States (US), but they do ingrain reckless attitude and promote violent culture, says the United States Vice President, Joe Biden. In an era where mass shootings in the country are rife, should parents blow the whistle when they find children consumed with […]
Shifting market demands reduced bank deposits of tech giants like Apple but the truth could be that tech giants are reinventing themselves in new frontiers – like education? Finance professionals see holding too much cash in reserve as a negative. Speculations are rife that these tech giants are reinventing themselves to suit market demands. This […]
In a bid to follow Office for Students guidelines, Oxford and Cambridge plans to diversify using innovative schemes to allow disadvantaged students to study in their exclusive hallowed portals. Cambridge and Oxford plan to reach out to more disadvantaged students which include the innovative 100 extra places and the new foundation year for disadvantaged students, […]
