It took a series of aviation disasters for safety experts to realize the critical role of working memory when pilots and technicians juggle competing tasks. In some cases, technicians made apparently ...

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The seventh episode of Welcome to Derry dedicates a significant portion of its runtime to a 1908 flashback sequence that explores the tragic childhood of Ingrid Kersh (Madeleine Stowe). We see her ...

Proposed changes to North Carolina's math standards would shake up requirements for upperclassmen in the state’s public high schools and emphasize real-world problem-solving in all grade levels. The ...

Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has released a mathematical reasoning model that can identify and correct its own errors. The model beat the best human score in one of the world’s ...

The past 11 months have been a lot as 2025 reaches its conclusion this December. From incredible TV shows, wild viral moments, and unbelievable news stories, this year has truly seen it all, with the ...

Life gets busy, and sometimes those basic math skills from school days get a little rusty. Whether you're budgeting, measuring for a DIY project, or just having a math-related brain teaser thrown your ...