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Short-term Training Can Lead to Technology Jobs without College Degrees
Some American states are making money available for high school graduates so they can learn skills to help them get technology jobs without a college degree. One example is the northeastern state of Connecticut. It has invested $70 million to put young people and adults through short-term training programs that can lead to good paying …
Technology Gives Scientists Better Ways to Follow Birds
A well-fed songbird jumps around in grass near Washington, D.C. On its back it carries a very small, lightweight electronic device called a tag. The bird, a robin, sees an insect nearby. The bird attacks fast — and wins a meal. Ecology scientist Emily Williams watches from behind a bush. On this clear spring day, …
Technology Helps Explain Mystery of Crosses at Israeli Holy Site
Israeli researchers say technology may have solved a mystery about markings at one of Christianity’s holiest places. The markings are thousands of crosses carved into the walls of Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The building is one of the world’s oldest Christian religious centers. It was long thought that the markings were graffiti created …
In Nevada, Technology Firm Seeks Government Power
In the U.S. state of Nevada, a cryptocurrency businessman hopes to turn dreams of a futuristic “smart city” into reality. To do that, he is asking the state to let companies like his form local governments on land that they own. This would give them power over everything from schools to law enforcement. Jeffrey Berns …
The Difference Between Technology and Technique
This week, we answer a question from Kaia from China. Question: Could you tell me the differences between technology and technique? And how do we use them in our daily life? Thank you. Answer: Dear Kaia, Thank you for your question. The words “technology” and “technique” are different. But they both come from a Greek …
