It’s common to ‘stream’ maths classes. But grouping students by ability can lead to ‘massive disadvantage’
Karolina Grabowska/Pexels, CC BYIt is very common in Australian schools to “stream” students for subjects such as English, science and...
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Technology makes it easy for lawyers to work across borders: regulations should too
The rules of legal practice are highly localised. Every country sets rules that determine how lawyers qualify professionally and what...
South Africa is short of academic statisticians: why and what can be done
Statisticians are able to assess and analyse data, crucial skills in today's world. SolstockOur world is awash with data. A...
In a future with more ‘mind reading,’ thanks to neurotech, we may need to rethink freedom of thought
Our minds are buffeted by all kinds of influences, though some seem more menacing than others. wenjin chen/DigitalVision Vectoria via...
Fintech has a gender problem – here’s why you should care
Fintech (financial technology) is everywhere. It’s the catch-all term for technology-enabled financial services innovation. Even if you haven’t heard of...
Body armour made from silk is being developed – but this apparently cutting-edge idea is centuries old
FeyginFoto / ShutterstockSeparate teams of Chinese and American scientists are reported to be developing body armour using the silk from...
US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names
Once their research comes out, who will be quoted in the news coverage? gorodenkoff/iStock via Getty Images PlusWhen one Chinese...
Dali hit Key Bridge with the force of 66 heavy trucks at highway speed
The Baltimore bridge didn't stand a chance. AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson CC BY-ND The cargo ship Dali knocked down three main...
Why batteries come in so many sizes and shapes
Maybe you have a drawer in your house that looks like this? Peter Fiskerstrand/Wikimedia, CC BY-SAIf you’ve looked in your...
Online child safety laws could help or hurt – 2 pediatricians explain what’s likely to work and what isn’t
Kids need to be protected online. The trick is figuring out how. Justin Lambert Creative/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesSociety has a...
