The average U.S. student lost more than half a year of learning in math, and nearly a quarter of a year in reading since 2019. Children in low-income areas were most affected, but advocates hope this data can direct funding to students facing the largest setbacks. The COVID-19 pandemic devastated poor children’s well-being, not just by…

Despite what you may have read, a fully self-driving vehicle likely remains many years away from hitting a showroom near you — but semi-autonomous features like adaptive cruise control and lane-centering steering are becoming increasingly common. Automakers including BMW, Ford, GM and Toyota are taking this technology one step further by introducing hands-free driving capability. And as more…

Remote sensing picks up energy reflected from surfaces on the ground. The chemical composition of leaves, including their nitrogen and chlorophyll content, subtly changes how much energy is reflected. Hyperspectral sensors detect differences of just 3 to 5 nanometers across their entire range, a sensitivity unmatched by other remote sensing technologies. “Other airborne remote sensing…

The annual CES electronics show in Las Vegas has long been a fantasyland of high-def televisions, drones, video games and audio gear but, in recent years, it’s also become the place to check out the latest in high-tech automotive. All told, more than a dozen new production and concept cars made their debut at the…