Classic lit resonates: Revisiting The Great Gatsby
A high schooler’s review of <em>The Great Gatsby</em> proves classic literature still captivates, offering timeless themes and fresh perspectives.
Academics
Scientists finally solve the mystery of lightning
A Penn State-led research team has unraveled the long-standing mystery of how lightning begins inside thunderclouds.
Haul videos feed a throwaway culture
A viral trend today, landfill waste tomorrow. This student calls for mindful consumption and sustainable influence in the social media age.
Perseids meteor shower to peak August 12-13
It's the annual show of shooting stars as Earth passes through the trail of dust and debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle.
Math helps to protect crops from invasive disease
Math saves crops! Discover how algorithms and probability protect harvests from disease and secure our food supply.
A tenured professor’s honest journey with dyslexia
What's it like to succeed in academia with dyslexia? This professor shares how she overcame the odds.
Hopkins scientists grow a mini human brain
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have grown a tiny, living human brain model, opening new possibilities for studying brain disorders.
Schools counter AI overuse with handwritten essays
A Queens high school moves summer writing assignments into the classroom; teachers nationwide rethink the impact of technology on academic integrity.
Artificial intelligence news for July
AI reshapes education: new study modes, cheating concerns, billions invested, teacher pushback, nonprofits seeking equitable tech solutions.
Evaluating the U.S. decision to leave UNESCO — again
The Trump administration's decision to leave UNESCO again, 2 years after the US rejoined, puts a spotlight on what UNESCO does & why it matters.