How to learn: Is peer assessment useful?
As a college freshman in 2002, I remember my first writing class where we had to hand in an essay every two weeks. The week before we handed in the essay...
UM-led research team unveils groundbreaking computational encryption with metasurface
A joint research team, formed by researchers of the University of Macau (UM), Wuhan University (WHU), Beijing Normal University (BNU), the University of Hong Kong (HKU)...
The Vast Little Library Inside of Your Cells
The human genome can be thought of as a massive library, containing over 20,000 different "instruction manuals": your genes.
Radio astronomers discover 8 new millisecond pulsars
A group of astronomers has discovered 8 millisecond pulsars located within the dense clusters of stars, known as “globular clusters'', using South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope.
With Perseverance, MIT teams prepare for Mars rover landing
On Thursday, NASA’s newest Mars rover, Perseverance, is scheduled to touch down on the surface of the Red Planet following a nail-biting entry and descent sequence vividly known as the “seven minutes of terror.”
Western athlete competing for Canada at world para championships
In September 2022, Natalie Thirsk set herself a goal: to make it on the Canadian national team for the World Para Athletics Championships.
Young and vulnerable will keep fighting for a safe climate
Dr Blanche Verlie, Sydney Horizon Fellow from Gender and Cultural Studies, argues we must both adapt to climate change and continue to reduce emissions in...
Accounting at Milgard: Past, Present, Future
The MAcc Direct program was introduced to remove some of those barriers by guaranteeing admission and providing a scholarship to deserving students; this year alone 60 students have been offered this opportunity.
Scientists lead ambitious study to reach infinity and beyond
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have designed a new type of space-craft propulsion system as part of an ambitious international project that...
Waikato University computer science students help Africa medical charity
An international charity which finds sponsorship for medical students to study in Africa has had a helping hand from a team of Waikato University computer science students.
