Stuck in the past: the UK needs to produce creative thinkers not exam‑passing machines
The world is changing fast and education is not equipping children with the kind of minds they are going to need.
The world is changing fast and education is not equipping children with the kind of minds they are going to need.
The media are always fascinated by medical “breakthrough” stories: tales of hope that scientists have found cures for our most threatening diseases and tales of woe that our lifestyles are doing us harm…
The competitors of the robot world cup are creeping closer to the goal of a robotic team that can beat the best human players.
The founder of free online learning platform edX, set up by Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has spoken out against the US State department’s decision to block people in Iran…
We need the skills to put big data to use before others leave us behind.
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Doing favours is a basic feature of human society – but can robots join in?
UCAS says A-level grades and the choice of course are the reason for the gap in offers. But more evidence is needed.
Following the explosion of do-it-yourself music in the 1990s, aspiring DJs and producers have been spoiled rotten. Home studios are increasingly commonplace now that there is such a wealth of affordable…