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When Microsoft announced its intention to buy Activision-Blizzard for a touch over $68bn in 2022, it was the biggest deal ever struck in the games industry,…

‘I remember the stories of the resistance fighters that went against the British army back then … even if that’s the history, even if that is…

AI-simulated students consistently outperform real students—and make different kinds of mistakes—in math and reading comprehension, according to a new study.That could cause problems for teachers, who…

Most robot vacuums have two wheels in the back that are directly powered, though they may still have front roller that allows them to move smoothly.…

Area studies, the interdisciplinary study of region-specific knowledge, is under threat in the United States. Some area studies programs are facing immediate dismantling by red-state legislatures.…

Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket CastsOn this episode of The David Frum Show, The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with reflections on…

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Federal Trade Commission’s investigation into left-leaning advocacy group Media Matters. Back in 2023, Media Matters published…

In Jarek Janio’s Inside Higher Ed opinion column, “Beyond ‘Grit’ and ‘Growth Mindsets,’” Janio argues that, to promote better student learning, college instructors should ignore questions…