The stores that run on the margins of Japanese high school life
Between classes, club practice, and cram school, the konbini and 100-yen shop have become fixtures of how Japanese students move through the day.
Charging ahead — how BYD is reshaping the global EV market
In the EV space, China has been sneakily innovating this industry under the nose of other car manufacturers, specifically Tesla.
Are we underestimating intelligence? An octopus might have something to say about that
Octopuses can camouflage themselves, solve puzzles, use tools, and even learn by watching others. With a nervous system unlike our own, these eight-armed creatures are challenging what scientists and humans think intelligence really means.
Opinion: Education without barriers
I realized that I wanted to be a teacher as I began to notice the change in some of my peers when they understood a complex concept for the first time. I also watched the frustration on the faces of other students who weren’t tracking, couldn’t wrap their heads around...
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Review: The bacon macaroni and cheese at Panera Bread
I highly recommend you try the bacon mac n’ cheese at Panera Bread at least once in your life. The contrast of flavors due to its mix of soft macaroni pieces with juicy bacon bits is so good that it is entirely worth brushing away any doubts about it to try it at least once.
Opinion: More than grades: Students need mental, social and emotional development
Beyond historic literature, formulas and equations, I want our future’s youth to learn about their identities and how to interact peacefully with others.