What Declines in Reading and Math Mean for the U.S. Work Force

U.S. employers and colleges are contending with more young people who are behind academically. Some are trying to make up ...

Virtual power plants may soon provide more electricity to Illinois’ grid

Illinois could start turning homes and businesses into “virtual power plants” with solar-powered batteries aiding the grid, ...
InfoWorld

Spec-driven AI coding with GitHub’s Spec Kit

Hands on with GitHub’s open-source tool kit for steering AI coding agents by combining detailed specifications and a human in ...

6 best ways to invest and grow $50,000: How to plan your goals and diversify your money

There’s no universal “right” answer for what to do with $50K — rather, the best options depend on your debts, budget and long ...

Why slugs are so hard to control, and how scientists are working to keep them in check

Almost everyone who has a garden knows what a nuisance slugs can be. They are also one of the most destructive crop pests in ...
The Lancet

Inequalities in progress on water, sanitation, and hygiene

A new report from WHO and UNICEF on progress in provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) services reveals considerable inequalities in access. Talha Burki reports.