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“Trauma Is Your Superpower” Brings a New Perspective on Turning Pain Into Purpose at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:23:30 EDT

What if the experiences that once seemed capable of breaking a person could also become a source of strength? That idea anchors “Trauma Is Your Superpower” by Dr. Louise Stanger, an illustrated personal-growth guide that examines how difficult experiences can shape resilience, empathy, intuition, and a stronger sense of self. The title will be featured by The Maple Staple at the 78th Frankfurt Book Fair, taking place October 7–11, 2026, at Messe Frankfurt, at Hall 5.1, Stand...

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Writers' Branding and Reading Glass Books Celebrate New York Times Book Review Showcase

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 EDT

Writers' Branding and Reading Glass Books celebrate the successful September 27, 2026 placement in the New York Times Book Review, marking a significant milestone in the participating authors' publishing journeys. The opportunity brought their works before a broader audience and provided valuable exposure within a respected literary publication. - - Being presented in a nationally recognized book publication can represent an important step for authors working to build visibility, estab...

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Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:08:41 EDT

Swimming can take a lot of muscle. But as MIT engineers have found, even a single layer of muscle cells can power through water if designed right. - - In a paper appearing today in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, the team presents a design for a thin, muscle-powered swimming robot. The “skeleton” of the aquabot is made from a film of gel that is about the length and width of a stick of gum. The two halves of the gel form the “fins” of the bot. Each fin is covered with a layer o...

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Yara's Birkeland Prize 2026 goes to Dr. Mateusz Sowiński

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:13:13 EDT

To celebrate Kristian Birkeland's pioneering spirit, the Yara Birkeland Prize in Physics and Chemistry is awarded annually to a Ph.D. candidate from a Norwegian university. The winner is awarded 100,000 NOK. Honoring a legacy of innovation “Each year, we gather to honour Kristian Birkeland through an award that bears his name and celebrates scientific excellence. We honour researchers whose outstanding dedication to science reflects the spirit of Kristian Birkeland: a willingness to ask...

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“Journey to Blue Lake” Expands Its Inspirational Reach Beyond Endurance Sports

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 EDT

“Journey to Blue Lake” by Richard P. Benevento reaches readers as a story of personal recovery rather than a memoir reserved for athletes. In a recent interview discussion about the book, Benevento explained how an unexpected writing project grew from his effort to regain control after grief, divorce, and unhealthy habits had disrupted his life. - - Benevento said he never set out with a lifelong ambition to become an author. His appreciation for writing took shape in the University of Io...

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Independent Stories Take Center Stage in September 27 New York Times Book Review Feature

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 EDT

Writers' Branding and Reading Glass Books are pleased to announce the upcoming appearance of 18 independent authors and their featured books in the September 27, 2026 issue of the New York Times Book Review. Bringing together personal narratives, imaginative adventures, spiritual reflections, philosophical questions, and stories of transformation, the feature offers readers a glimpse into the breadth of ideas emerging from today's independent literary community. - - The September issue wi

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Henkel to significantly expand its global STEM initiative Researchers' World

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:59:23 EDT

- - • Henkel will invest a double-digit million-euro amount by 2030 to establish five new permanent Researchers' World locations worldwide, including a new STEM center in D�sseldorf, Germany. - • Researchers' World is Henkel's global education initiative that gives children hands-on access to science and STEM education - • The initiative builds on 15 years of experience, activities in over 20 countries and the participation of more than 130,000 children worldwide - • The expansion aims...

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Carmen Hartono to Release “Dandelions,” a Children's Poem Celebrating Resilience and the Human Spirit

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:01:35 EDT

Author Carmen Hartono is preparing to release “Dandelions,” a poignant children's poem exploring life's quiet resilience and gentle strength. Set for publication through ReadersMagnet, the children's book invites readers of all ages to reflect on the enduring human capacity to adapt and thrive, even amid hardship. As anticipation builds ahead of its release, “Dandelions” promises to resonate with readers seeking a message of hope and perseverance. - - At its heart, “Dandelions” dr...

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MIT named the nation's top university by U.S. News for 2026-27

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:46:59 EDT

U.S. News and World Report has designated MIT as the top school in its annual rankings of the nation's best universities, announced today. - - Among the academic specialties that U.S. News evaluates, MIT's engineering program continues to lead the rankings of undergraduate engineering programs at a doctoral institution. The Institute's undergraduate computer science and economics programs also ranked No. 1, and its undergraduate business program ranked No. 2. - - U.S. News ranked MI...

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Lawrence Lambelet Challenges Readers to Question What Remains Unsolved in “Musings: Vietnam, Conjectures, and More”

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:10:51 EDT

Some questions are compelling not because they have easy answers, but because they continue to resist them. In “Musings: Vietnam, Conjectures, and More,” Lawrence Lambelet explores mathematical puzzles, neuroscience, free will, scientific ideas, and other enduring questions through the perspective of a mind driven by curiosity. - - Lambelet's essays reveal a fascination with the complexity behind seemingly simple questions. From mathematical conjectures and neuroscience to free will and u...

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AceMyHomework Expands Personalized Academic Support After Serving 10,000+ Students Across 50+ Subjects

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:59:04 EDT

AceMyHomework today announced an expanded focus on personalized academic support for college students navigating demanding coursework across mathematics, statistics, nursing, programming, business, science and writing. - - According to AceMyHomework, the Tempe-based online tutoring platform has served more than 10,000 students since 2019 and connects learners with more than 500 verified subject experts. Its online homework help is available 24/7 across more than 50 academic subjects. - - T...

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MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:06:20 EDT

The annual “Demo Day” event at MIT, which marks the end of the delta v startup accelerator, fell on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks this year, giving MIT entrepreneurs a chance to honor the memory of those lost that day while presenting their startup progress in the program. - - Each year, the event celebrates all that students achieved while working full-time on their ventures over the summer with support and guidance from the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. - - B...

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David L. Hawk Urges Humanity to Rethink Its Connection to Nature

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:32:42 EDT

David L. Hawk's groundbreaking book, “Human Nature and the Potential in Nurture,” offers a compelling examination of how humanity's choices shape both society and the environment. Drawing on decades of international experience in engineering, architecture, planning, and corporate systems, Hawk reveals how fear-based control and rigid regulation often deepen conflicts among people and with the natural world rather than resolving them. - - Through this work, Hawk highlights the parallels be...

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London Pumpkin Patch returns to Parsons Green with new free play zone and Jack-O-Lantern SMASH Day

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:58:34 EDT

The London Pumpkin Patch ( www.LondonPumpkinPatch.com ) returns to Parsons Green (SW6) this half-term, welcoming families back for 24 October – 1 November, 10am–7pm daily, for London's biggest family and children's Halloween festival. - - Now in its second year, The London Pumpkin Patch offers a genuine Halloween experience without having to leave the city. The London Pumpkin Patch transforms Parsons Green into the central London's only pick-your-own pumpkin farm, where parents and childr...

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Silent Gate Media Makes Ancient Egypt Book Free Worldwide for One Day, Alongside a Permanently Free 12-Tool Learning Site

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:49:36 EDT

Independent publisher Silent Gate Media is making the Kindle edition of “Almost Everything Happened First in Egypt” by Adam Baker free to download worldwide for 24 hours on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. PDT. - - The book follows 77 everyday things back to where they first show up in the record: the door lock, the 365-day calendar, eyeliner, the wedding ring, industrial-scale brewing, the first written peace treaty, and a crew of tomb workers who put down thei...

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Dr. Annie's “The Giving Children” Resonates With Amazon Readers Through a Story of Family, Empathy, and Gratitude

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:38:30 EDT

Amazon readers are sharing positive reviews of Dr. Annie 's “The Giving Children,” recognizing its exploration of generosity and intergenerational bonds. The story brings a grandfather together with his grandchildren as he shares a childhood memory involving a tree that once stood tall and has since become a stump. - - Andrea Cercado noted the book's portrayal of how gestures can bring lasting value. “It's the kind of story that reminds you how powerful small acts of care can be, and...

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UNESCO strengthens Angolan journalists' capacity to report freely and safely

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:48:09 EDT

A safe and enabling environment for journalism is essential to ensuring that citizens have access to reliable information and that public debate can flourish. To support these efforts in Angola, UNESCO facilitated a two-day workshop for 26 Angolan journalists and media professionals in Luanda from 1 to 2 September 2026, an initiative funded by the Norwegian Embassy in Angola and implemented by DN Consultoria ( Observat�rio para Direitos Humanos e Democracia ), in coordination with the Ango...

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New method enables AI for safety-critical situations

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:46:07 EDT

MIT researchers have developed a new technique that helps generative artificial intelligence models find solutions to high-stakes problems. - - In these settings, a plausible answer is not enough: The output often must also satisfy nonnegotiable safety, physical, or task-specific requirements, known as hard constraints. - - The researchers developed a method that helps generative models meet these strict requirements without sacrificing the quality of their outputs. - - The key to their tech...

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Tate Britain and the RHS announce 10-year commitment to connecting young people with art, nature and climate action

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:30:27 EDT

Tate Britain and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) join forces to launch a bold new learning programme for schools and young people, generously supported by a 10-year funding commitment from the Clore Duffield Foundation. The programme will be based in a new purpose-built classroom within Tate Britain's Clore Garden, due to open in Spring 2027. This single storey, lightweight building will offer a flexible sheltered space for learning activities, opening out directly onto the new green...

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Workshop on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage through museums in Central Asia

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:29:30 EDT

From 8 to 10 September 2026, the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty, with the support of CRIHAP (the International Training Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region) held a three-day capacity-building workshop, “Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage through Museums in Central Asia.” - - The workshop brought together museum professionals from across Central Asia to exchange experience, engage with international frameworks, and develop practical tools for integrati...

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Teaching September 11th: The National News Desk Spotlights Scholastic Magazines+ and I Survived

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:26:32 EDT

To mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Lauren Tarshis, Senior Vice President and Editor-at-Large at Scholastic and author of the New York Times bestselling I Survived book series, and Tara Welty, Senior Vice President and Publisher Scholastic Magazines+, spoke with The National News Desk about how Scholastic is helping a new generation of kids learn about and understand this significant day in American history. - - This month, Scholastic Magazines+ is marking the 25th anniversar...

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Richard P. Benevento Advances Toward 2027 Full Ironman Follow-Up to “Journey to Blue Lake”

Wed, 9 Sep 2026 21:54:58 EDT

Richard P. Benevento now views “Journey to Blue Lake” as the first major chapter in a broader endurance story. After documenting the fears and personal losses that surrounded his first triathlon, Benevento is developing a follow-up account centered on the progression that ultimately led him to the full Ironman distance. He plans to complete that new book in 2027. - - Benevento did not begin triathlon as an experienced swimmer seeking a podium. He began as a man trying to change the direct...

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Celebrate National Literacy Month with “Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children”

Wed, 9 Sep 2026 15:33:27 EDT

September marks National Literacy Month, a perfect opportunity for schools, libraries, and community programs to spotlight engaging tools that support reading development. Patricia Herber's “Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children” provides a playful, approachable way for young readers to build literacy skills while enjoying poetry. - - Memory & Storytelling - - Poem: Do You Remember… (p. 19) - Why it works: - - - • Reflective tone fits school year transitions - • Encourages discus...

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Huawei and the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning Empowered Over 10,000 Literacy Educators Worldwide through Digital Skills Training

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:06:27 EDT

As education systems evolve in the age of AI, literacy today extends beyond reading and writing to include using digital tools effectively, leveraging artificial intelligence responsibly, and critically evaluating online content. - - To help educators meet the demands of an increasingly digital world, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), through the Secretariat of the UNESCO Global Alliance for Literacy, and Huawei launched the multilingual online course Improving the Digital...

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Mentoring programme helps international talent build careers in Finland

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 09:04:19 EDT

We are continuing our mentoring programme together with Startup Refugees and Netlight. The programme helps people who have moved to Finland find their place in Finnish working life and make use of their skills and experience. - - Finland's labour market needs more international talent. An ageing population and a declining working-age population are increasing the need to attract and retain skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds. Demand is particularly strong in IT and data, as well...

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UNESCO Launches WINGS Caribbean to Advance Science, Women and Caribbean Transformation

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 08:46:31 EDT

The UNESCO Office for the Caribbean launched today WINGS Caribbean (Women Inspiring New Generations in Science), a new fellowship initiative designed to support outstanding women researchers and innovators whose work addresses some of the Caribbean's most pressing development challenges. - - Under the theme “Advancing Science. Advancing Women. Transforming the Caribbean,” WINGS Caribbean will award two fellowships of USD 10,000 each, one in STEM and one in Social Impact. - - The initiative...

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Study predicts large disparities in access to food, water, and energy in 2050

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 08:18:13 EDT

How will global access to food, water, and energy evolve in coming decades? A new study co-authored by MIT researchers suggests the answers could be very different depending on region, resource, and income. - - Based on extensive modeling of many different resource scenarios, the study finds that in some regions, lower-income people could be spending roughly 50 percent of their income on food by the year 2050, in contrast to higher-income groups that could spent about 5 percent of income on...

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New IBM Study Finds AI Adoption Is Outpacing K-12 Readiness

Mon, 7 Sep 2026 06:49:46 EDT

IBM (NYSE: IBM ) announced new U.S. research examining AI readiness in K-12 schools and the launch of the IBM K-12 AI leaders fellowship. - - As schools begin a new academic year, AI is becoming a routine part of K-12 teaching and learning. Yet the survey *, commissioned by IBM and conducted by Morning Consult, finds that the systems supporting responsible AI use are still catching up, pointing to a gap between how quickly AI is entering classrooms and how prepared schools are to manage i...

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Practitioners call for expanded access to financial education

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 08:17:14 EDT

- - • At the European Forum Alpbach, the European Alliance of Financial Practitioners adopted a statement calling for improved access to quality financial education across Europe - • Ten organisations from nine EU Member States bring practitioner experience into Europe's financial education agenda - • Alliance targets 4,000 financial educators by 2028 - - - Europe is taking a new step to connect financial education policy with the experience of those delivering it on the ground, suppo...

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Celebrating 307,000 young Eco Champions worldwide: 10th Anniversary of TUI Care Foundation�s Junior Academy Programme

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 04:45:27 EDT

- - • More than 307,000 children from over 1,200 schools have received environmental education through the TUI Junior Academy since 2016 - • Nearly 9,000 teachers have been trained to deliver environmental and sustainability education for future generations - • TUI Care Foundation celebrates the programme's 10th anniversary with the launch of a new TUI Junior Academy in The Gambia - - - The TUI Care Foundation is celebrating ten years of its global TUI Junior Academy, a programme that...

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Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 11:58:16 EDT

The field of silicon photonics, which uses light rather than electricity to transmit and process data on semiconductor chips, has enabled optical systems to evolve from bulky setups to compact and advanced systems. Typically, however, these silicon-photonics chips are rigid and opaque. - - MIT scientists have now figured out a scalable way to make silicon-photonics chips flexible and transparent, opening a route to advanced microchips that could be used in applications such as discreet heal...

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Gap, FIT and BroSis Partner to Expand Creative Learning and Career Exploration for New York City Youth

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 20:04:59 EDT

Gap Inc. has always stood for more than what we make. Since our founding in 1969, when Doris and Don Fisher opened a store to help people find a pair of jeans that truly fit, our commitment to do more than sell clothes has shaped who we are. And that belief has grown into a global ambition to bridge gaps and create a better world. - - We're bringing that commitment to life in many ways, including providing young people with access and opportunity that can unlock their potential. - - The F...

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Dr. Jimmy Ricardo Harper's Practical Guide for Substitute Teachers Heads to the Manila International Book Fair 2026

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 15:47:57 EDT

Dr. Jimmy Ricardo Harper introduces his book, “So You Want to Be a Substitute Teacher: A Practical Guide to Real Classroom Success,” which will be displayed at the 2026 Manila International Book Fair, the Philippines' longest-running and largest book fair, attracting more than 160,000 visitors, from publishers to authors to educators, and readers of all ages. The fair will be held from September 9-13, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Dr. Harper's book shares his useful advice t...

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Barclays, supported by Atlassian Williams F1 Team, launches national competition to help young people build the human skills needed for an AI-powered future

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:56:06 EDT

Barclays LifeSkills, supported by Atlassian Williams F1 Team, today announced the launch of Accelerate your skills, a new UK-wide competition challenging young people aged 11–25 to develop creative solutions to a real-world business challenge while building the human skills increasingly needed in the age of AI. - - Barclays has found 1 that while over two-thirds (67%) of people believe AI will significantly change the jobs available in the future, fewer than a third (32%) of working age p...

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Siemens sets new standards in training by firmly embedding AI expertise

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:42:33 EDT

- - • Around 1,500 young talents to begin their professional training at Siemens – at 18 training centers throughout Germany - • Artificial intelligence integrated into learning and working processes across all types of career training - • AI-powered learning platform “simpleclub” promotes personalized learning - • SIEYA [at]School: New AI assistant helps teachers provide real-world career orientation - - - Around 1,500 young people are set to start their vocational training or dual-study pr...

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New UNESCO research reveals opportunities and challenges facing South Africa's digital content creators

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:32:57 EDT

UNESCO has released a new research report titled “ Behind the Screens in South Africa: Challenges, Opportunities, and Needs of Digital Content Creators,” shedding light on the growing influence, practices and challenges of digital content creators within South Africa's evolving information ecosystem. - - Conducted by the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) with the support of UNESCO's Social Media 4 Peace” (SM4P) project, funded by the European Union, the study exami...

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Pritt donates 100,000 Euro to UNICEF

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:06:19 EDT

As part of the annual 'We Craft for Children' initiative of its leading consumer adhesives brand Pritt Henkel has again donated 100,000 Euro to UNICEF. Under its guiding principle “for every child”, UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence, so that they can grow up healthy and educated. - - Since its invention in...

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