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Supercomputers, distinguished from ordinary computers by their ability to process vast amounts of data, are instrumental in solving complex scientific problems. They consist of interconnected nodes and require extensive infrastructure and expertise for operation, exemplified by facilities like the Argonne National Laboratory, which uses its supercomputers for groundbreaking research.What Is Supercomputing?There are computers. And then there are supercomputers.Most personal and work computers are powerful enough to perform…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain More should be done to break the "grass ceiling" of hidden school underachievement in rural areas, a new study warns. The research is published in the journal Education Sciences. Traditional narratives are that urban pupils do less well compared to those living in the countryside, and exam performance data shows rural…

Look, my chums, it’s Raya Systems! They’re the ones who brought us Packy & Marlon and Rex Ronan: Experimental Surgeon; everyone’s favorite health-related edutainment games. This time, I’m finally sticking a finger into Captain Novolin to check the temperature. Back in the youthful days of the internet, when making fun of bad video games was still considered a thing done by cool people, Captain Novolin was often a target of ridicule. I’ll admit that the concept is definitely a weird one, but I’d argue that Rex Ronan…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Several years ago, when Marketa Burnett asked the young Black girls who were part of her research study to talk about what it meant first to be a girl and second a Black girl, they told her the two were indistinguishable. "They said they didn't know what it means to be just a girl because they don't have just girl…

Microsoft is planing to expand its Shiksha CoPilot programme from 10 schools to 100 announced CEO Satya Nadella, as he highlighted the company's significant investment in India's AI talent pool, and education in India…

A comprehensive guide to seamlessly integrate ChatGPT into your educational app In the dynamic realm of educational technology, strategically integrating AI-powered chatbots, such as ChatGPT into education apps is imperative. This guide provides a concise overview of the crucial steps necessary for navigating the intricacies of this complex yet rewarding project, ensuring a seamless and effective integration for enhanced educational experiences. Forming an Experienced Team: Initiate the integration journey by…

Human capital, defined by the collective knowledge, skills, and attributes of individuals, is the cornerstone of productivity and growth in any economy or organization. Its foundation is laid in early childhood and is further nurtured through formal education, training, and real-world experiences. In our age of profound “accelerations,” as termed by three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas Friedman, the rapid transformations we witness underscore the need for accelerated learning and adaptability. This new era…

Aggregated CLDs showing the most frequent causal links directly (A) or indirectly (B) expressed in CLDs built by 648 model-building groups of participants. All causal links expressed directly by more than 25% of the CLDs (in A) or indirectly by more than 50% CLDs (in B) are shown, with arrow weights proportional to the frequency with which they were expressed. Only one negative link (poverty -> learning material, in A) met this criterion, all other…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain All this week and into next, Australian Year 12 students are receiving their final results. As an educational psychologist, I know this is a momentous time for many students, as their schooling and future prospects seem to come down to "one number". But it is also vital students and their families have perspective on…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain What are the chances of going to and completing primary school for children in sub-Saharan countries? A current study by Professor Dr. Ilze Plavgo, Professor of Sociology at the University of Mannheim, shows that educational attainment in these countries is characterized by low social mobility. Children's chances to…