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Is Required Summer Reading a Good Idea? What the Research Says
Schools assign summer reading to maintain student engagement over break, but researchers say choice-based reading may be more effective at preventing learning loss than mandatory assignments.
Vast Majority of Students Could Qualify for Trump’s School Choice Program
A new federal school choice tax credit program launching next year could make nearly 92% of U.S. K-12 students eligible for scholarships, though actual participation will depend on state decisions and other factors.
Accor Sets Q3 Deadline to Decide on Ennismore’s IPO, Says Stake Won’t Drop Below 51%
Accor has set a third-quarter deadline to decide whether to take lifestyle brand Ennismore public, committing to maintain at least 51% ownership regardless of the listing structure.
Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Cites ‘Self-Inflicted’ Problems, Weak Outlook Into 2027
Norwegian Cruise Line reported better-than-expected profitability in Q2 but faces continued booking challenges into 2027, with CEO attributing problems to internal pricing strategy mistakes.
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‘Climate hushing’ has swept the Democratic Party. New polling suggests it’s a mistake.
New polling suggests Democratic candidates emphasizing climate change could gain support rather than lose it, challenging the party’s recent shift toward downplaying the issue.
Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Claims that Europe is experiencing its quietest wildfire year in 2026 are misleading, as they include vast Russian territories where fire activity is below average, obscuring severe conditions in France and Spain.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
A new study finds that while most people support climate action, far fewer actually perform climate-friendly behaviors, and simply correcting misperceptions about others’ support may not drive real-world action.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK’s intense heatwaves are forcing a reckoning over whether to invest in air conditioning or focus on passive cooling and carbon reduction, with vulnerable populations facing particular risks.
Drought declared for whole of Wales amid sustained high temperatures
Wales has been declared in drought across the entire country due to sustained high temperatures and record-low rainfall, affecting rivers, wildlife, and agriculture amid wildfire risks.
Space datacenters proposed by Musk and Bezos ‘catastrophic’ for planet, experts warn
Environmental groups warn that orbital datacenters proposed by SpaceX and Blue Origin would release dangerous pollution levels that could alter Earth’s atmosphere and be catastrophic for the planet.
AI reveals explosive bursts in bird evolution
University of Michigan researchers used AI to analyze over 170,000 skeletal measurements from bird specimens, revealing that songbird evolution occurred in rapid bursts coinciding with major climate shifts rather than at a steady pace.
Ultrafast X-rays capture chemistry unfolding atom by atom
Scientists used ultrafast X-ray pulses to observe how energy moves through a molecule after absorbing light, revealing that different atoms register distinct aspects of the chemical transformation at the atomic scale.
Butterflies thrive in Kent micro-reserve garden
A garden in Kent has become a successful micro-reserve, hosting about 25% of the UK’s butterfly species across 16 different types, compared to typical gardens with only 5-10 species.
Alien signals may be hiding where we rarely listen
Researchers suggest higher radio frequencies may contain overlooked signals from extraterrestrial civilizations, as most SETI searches have concentrated on a narrow spectrum band.
A forgotten fossil just revealed a new Triassic predator from 210 million years ago
Yale researchers identified a previously unknown proto-crocodile species from 210 million years ago in New Mexico, revealing early crocodile relatives were already developing distinct hunting strategies.
Here’s how ‘parasite’ went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat
Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite causing cyclosporiasis, has sickened thousands of Americans across multiple states. The article explores how the term ‘parasite’ evolved from ancient comedic theatrical characters to describing serious biological threats.