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How returning to school helped this social worker deepen his practice

How returning to school helped this social worker deepen his practice Through applied learning, mentorship and a community of fellow adult learners, Mr Kevin See strengthened the way he serves families, leads teams and mentors future practitioners. During a meeting about a study corner used by children living in rental flats, Mr Kevin See found himself speaking up against plans to remove the space. To him, the corner was more than just a place for tuition sessions.

Channel News Asia 2d ago

Q&A: Experts discuss rise of profanity from politicians

In American politics, cursing and "four-letter words" are no longer confined to hot mics or hidden behind closed doors. Politicians and pundits are increasingly using so-called "bad words" in speeches, social media posts and campaign ads. Benjamin Bergen, professor of cognitive science, and Pamela Ban, associate professor of political science, both from UC San Diego's School of Social Sciences, examine why swearing among politicians is on the rise and what it reveals about persuasion,...

Phys.org 7d ago

Zoned tourist vessel routes could curb invasive marine pests across Galápagos Islands

Zoned tourist vessel routes could curb invasive marine pests across Galápagos Islands Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has identified a smarter, more effective way to protect fragile marine ecosystems from invasive species—an approach with global relevance for island regions around the world. The study, led by Professor Marnie Campbell, Executive Dean of ECU's School of Science, draws on her long-standing research in the...

Phys.org 1d ago

Science news this week: Ötzi the Iceman used to make sourdough, Italian teenagers discover Roman villa under school, Google plans to release 64 million mosquitos, and RIP to NASA's Maven probe

Science news this week: Ötzi the Iceman used to make sourdough, Italian teenagers discover Roman villa under school, Google plans to release 64 million mosquitos, and RIP to NASA's Maven probe June 6, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend Surprise discoveries that were thousands of years in the making dominated this week's science news, with scientists discovering that Ötzi the Iceman's body...

Live Science 4d ago

The book fueling a movement against screens in schools

Parents hand out copies of the book at school board meetings. Administrators are relying on it for guidance on how to reduce the use of technology in their schools. Actor Hugh Grant promoted it and wrote a blurb for the cover.

NBC News 10d ago

The push to standardize ESG scores could make corporate greenwashing easier, not harder

The push to standardize ESG scores could make corporate greenwashing easier, not harder Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Three-quarters of S&P 500 companies now tie a portion of their CEO's pay to environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics. They typically include carbon emissions, workforce diversity and worker safety, among others. The justification is straightforward: if shareholders want corporations to take climate change and social responsibility seriously,...

Phys.org 7d ago

The Left Needs to Rediscover Its Patriotism

One the eve of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence, more Americans on the right than on the left say they feel patriotic. Recent polls show that a majority of Democrats are “proud” of the country only when a president of their party is in the White House. And many progressive activists and historians see the founding of the nation as a tragedy for Native Americans and enslaved people instead of the glorious fight for liberty that conservatives insist it was.

The Atlantic 7d ago

Spencer Pratt's unexpected political rise from MTV villain to Karen Bass challenger

Spencer Pratt's journey from reality television villain to Los Angeles mayoral contender has taken another unexpected turn as the former reality star appears positioned to face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in a runoff election. Bass, who has served as mayor since 2022 and faced scrutiny over her handling of the devastating LA fires, advanced to a runoff after no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in Tuesday's primary. The top two vote-getters will now compete in November.

Fox News 4d ago

Changing business of bread: Why Singaporeans crave artisanal loaves but still mourn the loss of heritage bakeries

Changing business of bread: Why Singaporeans crave artisanal loaves but still mourn the loss of heritage bakeries While modern palates crave new flavours, Singapore’s appetite for homegrown nostalgia in the form of old-school bakeries remains unchanged. SINGAPORE: When heritage bakeries and homegrown bread manufacturers close shop or move out of Singapore, it stirs up more than nostalgia as people love an “everyday staple” that comes fresh out of an oven, said food experts. That is why...

Channel News Asia 1d ago

Human migration has surged since 2000 — these maps reveal where people are going

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Nature 21h ago