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UK education department tests AI-written samples for pupil literacy assessments
The UK Department for Education is experimenting with artificial intelligence to create writing samples used in evaluating pupils' literacy standards between primary and secondary school, claiming it reduces annual costs by 95 percent.
» readBrain injury triggers rapid stress hormone response in repair cells, study finds
A previously unknown role for a stress-related hormone in the brain's response to injury has been identified by researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry. The findings were published in the journal Cell Reports.
» readAustralia’s home battery subsidy program cuts power prices nearly in half with over 500,000 installations
More than 500,000 home batteries have been installed under Australia’s subsidy program, which was launched in July 2025 to reduce wasted solar energy. The program has helped slash wholesale power prices by roughly 47 percent, according to officials.
» readTech giants' shift to natural gas for AI data centers may backfire, report warns
A new research report suggests that major technology companies investing heavily in natural gas to power their artificial intelligence data centers could face significant financial consequences.
» readNew Streaming Releases This Weekend Include Lanterns, Reacher Season 4, and Camp Rock 3
A variety of new movies and shows have debuted on major streaming services this weekend, with several premiering on August 16 and 17.
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