Users of Microsoft Office's Word, Excel PowerPoint and Outlook will have to get used to the software suite's new name ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. All of modern mathematics is built on the foundation of set theory, the study of how to organize abstract collections of objects. But in ...

Giving a child an Apple Watch can offer extra peace of mind and tools that promote independence in a controlled way. Apple’s Family Setup feature makes it possible for a kid to use an Apple Watch ...

In my 6th grade math class, I had a student I’ll call Jordan. He was bright, curious, and willing to learn. But when we reached dividing fractions, he froze. His eyes welled up and he muttered, “I don ...

Setting up direct deposit isn't just a safer way to ensure you get your tax refund — it's faster, too. According to the IRS, electronic refunds are typically deposited within 21 days of filing an ...

AI companies are continuing to pour ungodly amounts of money into building out data centers, in an enormous bet that both analysts and tech leaders warn may not pay off for many years to come — if it ...

Math scores in the US have been so bad for so long that teachers could be forgiven for trying anything to improve them. Unfortunately, many of the strategies they’re using could be making things worse ...

With crypto moving away from GPU (graphics processing unit) mining and AI turning to more specialized chips, GPU prices are finally on the decline, making it a great time to build your long-awaited PC ...

This article was paid for by Intuit QuickBooks. As a small business owner, managing your company's finances, including tracking income and expenses and creating profit and loss reports, is a critical ...

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Philadelphia students' math scores have improved over the past three years and student attendance is on the rise, according to preliminary student performance data for last school year shared at a ...

Jeanne DeRosa is a middle school math teacher in Natick who moonlights as a stand-up comedian. Her comedic persona, "MAD Barbie," focuses on her life as a middle-aged, divorced woman. DeRosa began her ...