In an approach reminiscent of the classic board game "Battleship," Stanford researchers have discovered a way to characterize the microscopic structure of everyday materials such as sand and concrete ...

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Newly unveiled results from a nationwide proficiency assessment taken by thousands of students across the country show scores across grade levels and subject matter are continuing to decline. The ...

A decade-long slide in high school students’ performance in reading and math persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 12th graders’ scores dropping to their lowest level in more than 20 years ...

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Sofia Cruz smiles while her classmates work on a project during a Lego-focused science lesson at de Zavala Middle School on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Irving. Ronaldo Bolaños / AP IRVING — Crowded ...

Honeycomb, a mathematical marvel, is made by worker bees. A new study shows that the insects are very good at adapting to wonky foundations. By Jacey Fortin Inside a hive, honeybees are talented ...

What's more, math, engineering and the sciences are now vital parts of careers that might have once seemed unrelated. It was once the case that the division between arts and science was seen as ...

Demand for adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors is increasing as more and more cell and gene therapy firms use them to make products. In response, vector suppliers are embracing faster, more efficient ...

Today's enterprises need effective retrieval-augmented generation that extends existing data architectures without replacing current investments. As organizations face challenges in scaling RAG ...

State lawmakers are considering proposals in the state budget that they hope would improve math education for public school students across the state. An amendment in the Ohio Senate's proposed ...