Quote of the Week
"The depressing thing about tennis is that no matter how much I play, I’ll never be as good as a wall. I played a wall once. They’re relentless."
Mitch HedbergTODAY'S BRIGHTER SIDE NEWS
AI-powered course design is helping adult students build real job skills
University of Phoenix researchers found that embedding AI tasks into an environmental science course improved learning and job aligned skills for adult students.
DNA breakthrough reveals the hidden life of plant roots
A new DNA-based technique allows scientists to measure plant roots directly from soil, revealing hidden biomass and climate potential.
Study finds microbes used oxygen far earlier than scientists thought
A new MIT-led study traces an oxygen-using enzyme back billions of years, hinting that microbes “ate” oxygen long before it filled the air.
Yawning may quietly protect your brain, study finds
A new MRI study reveals that yawning can push protective brain fluid in a surprising direction, setting it apart from deep breathing.