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- 1Iowa State LAS undergraduates pursue research and scholarship opportunities▼LAS undergraduates pursue high-impact learning through research and scholarship
Iowa State University is highlighting how undergraduates in its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences take part in research and scholarship as a form of high-impact learning. The university says these hands-on academic experiences give students practical skills and closer engagement with faculty beyond the traditional classroom.
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Red Bull has published a feature on athlete Luka Đukić, detailing how he changed his training routine and distilling it into five practical lessons for better fitness. The piece walks through the adjustments he made and what others can learn from them, framing his experience as applicable guidance for anyone looking to improve their own training approach.
- 3Lessons From Contributing to Open Source Projects▼What Open Source Has Taught Me So Far I started contributing to open source because I wanted to learn how real projects
A developer is reflecting on what contributing to open source has taught them since starting to move beyond tutorials and into real-world projects. They describe gaining hands-on experience with React, Node.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, Next.js, and REST APIs, along with the practical skills of working on shared codebases. The post has resonated with other developers weighing the value of open source contributions for learning and career growth.
- 4EU to Give 18-Year-Olds Free Train Travel Pass▼18-year-olds In EU To Get Free Travel Pass To Discover Europe By Train
The EU is set to provide 18-year-olds with a free travel pass allowing them to explore Europe by train. The initiative, modelled on the existing DiscoverEU programme, aims to encourage young people to travel across the continent, experience other cultures and learn about Europe firsthand, and is drawing attention as a notable youth mobility measure.
- 5Eli Lilly and Purdue to present robot interaction findings at RoboBusiness●Eli Lilly, Purdue to share field learnings on human robot interaction at RoboBusiness
Eli Lilly and Purdue University are teaming up to present field learnings on human-robot interaction at the RoboBusiness conference. The session will draw on real-world deployment experience, offering attendees practical insights into how people and robots work together in industrial and research settings.
- 6Russian Cyberattacks Push US to Apply Ukraine's Cyber Lessons●Russian Cyberespionage Campaign Signals U.S. Should Fast-Track Lessons Learned From Ukraine
Analysts at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies argue that an ongoing Russian cyberespionage campaign against the United States shows Washington needs to move faster in applying lessons from Ukraine, where Ukrainian defenders have gained extensive experience countering Russian cyber operations since 2022. The commentary urges US officials to study how Ukraine detected, absorbed and recovered from intrusions, and to integrate those practices into American cyber defenses before attacks cause more damage.
- 7Colleges struggle with AI in STEM classrooms▼Colleges grapple with AI use in the STEM classroom amid uncertain impacts
US colleges and universities are wrestling with how to handle student use of artificial intelligence in science, technology, engineering and math courses. Instructors face uncertain effects on learning: AI can help students work through problems, but may also undermine the practice needed to build core skills. Institutions are experimenting with policies ranging from outright bans to structured integration, with no consensus yet on the best approach.
- 8RIT art education program partners with Strong Museum of Play▼RIT's MST in art education program partners with Strong Museum of Play
Rochester Institute of Technology's Master of Science in Teaching in art education program has announced a partnership with The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. The collaboration is expected to give graduate students hands-on experience with the museum, which holds major collections of toys, play and learning materials, strengthening links between art education and playful learning.
- 9Coconino County Flood Control District to bring hands-on science to 2026 Science in the Park▼Coconino County Flood Control District creates hands-on experiences at 2026 Science in the Park
The Coconino County Flood Control District in Arizona is preparing hands-on science experiences for the 2026 Science in the Park event. The district plans to engage attendees with interactive exhibits focused on flood control and local environmental issues, offering residents a practical way to learn about water management in the region.
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The American Prospect reports that Republican lawmakers in red states are scrambling to adapt as political conditions shift faster than their experience prepares them for. The piece portrays officials caught off guard and improvising strategy in response to unexpected pressures, rather than executing a settled agenda. The characterization of panic and on-the-job learning frames the party's state-level leadership as reactive rather than in control.
- 11Dr. Lori says cruise lectures make art learning enriching●Dr. Lori: Studying art, architecture on a cruise is enriching experience [antiques column]
Appraiser and antiques columnist Dr. Lori writes that studying art and architecture during cruise travel is an enriching experience. In her latest column for LancasterOnline, she highlights how travelers can combine leisure at sea with learning about art history and architecture, arguing that onboard lectures and cultural programs add lasting value to a vacation beyond sightseeing.
- 12Software developer launches book club for classic programming books●In an age where we're constantly urged to move faster, sometimes we have to slow down 🏃 💡 So I'm starting a book club: -
A software developer is starting a book club focused on reading and discussing a classic programming book. The plan includes three weekly threads to share learnings and experiences, with the possibility of group calls for deeper discussion if enough people join. The initiative is framed as a way to slow down and reflect in an industry that constantly pushes people to move faster.
Repos
- volotat/mini-AGI Continual learning model trained from scratch on 8GB VRAM laptop with batch-1 stream of data.