American Children’s Reading Skills Reach New Lows
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American Children’s Reading Skills Reach New Lows

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines In the latest release of federal test scores, educators had hoped to see widespread recovery from the learning loss incurred during the Covid-19 pandemic. Instead, the results, from last year’s National Assessment of Educational Progress, tell a grim tale, especially in reading: The…

Mathematicians Uncover Science Behind Hula Hooping and Body Dynamics

Mathematicians Uncover Science Behind Hula Hooping and Body Dynamics

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The mechanics of hula hooping have been analysed by researchers, uncovering how body shapes and motions influence the ability to keep a hoop spinning against gravity. Insights from the study have raised intriguing questions about body dynamics, energy efficiency, and potential engineering applications….

Virginia Tech Mathematicians Use Algebraic Geometry to Reduce Data Centre Energy Use

Virginia Tech Mathematicians Use Algebraic Geometry to Reduce Data Centre Energy Use

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Efforts to improve data centre efficiency have led mathematicians at Virginia Tech to develop a novel method of data storage and retrieval. According to reports, the researchers have utilised algebraic geometry to tackle issues arising from high energy consumption in data centres, which…

Discover How Math Helps Skateboarders Optimise Half-Pipe Speed and Height

Discover How Math Helps Skateboarders Optimise Half-Pipe Speed and Height

A recent study reveals how skateboarders can use mathematical insights to increase their speed and height on half-pipes. Florian Kogelbauer, a mathematician from ETH Zurich, and his research team have examined how specific movements impact a skateboarder’s performance on U-shaped ramps. By alternating between crouching and standing in certain areas,…