Boston Dynamics’ AI-powered humanoid robot is learning to work in a factory

This is an updated version of a story first published on Jan. 4, 2026. The original video can be viewed here.  For decades, engineers have been trying to create robots that look and act human. Now, rapid advances in artificial intelligence are taking humanoids from the lab to the factory floor. As fears grow that AI … Read more

AI Learning Video Generators Are Reshaping Online Education

Online education has grown explosively over the past five years, but a fundamental quality gap persists. While top-tier institutions and well-funded EdTech companies can afford professional video production, the vast majority of educators creating online courses are working with limited budgets, basic equipment, and no production support. The result is a stark quality divide: premium … Read more

LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to more children in conflict zones

NEW YORK — Global conflicts from South Sudan’s political crisis to the United States’ recent war with Iran are putting more children at risk of suffering. One humanitarian duo wants to ensure conflict-stricken children get funding for an often-overlooked need: education. Under an agreement announced Wednesday, the LEGO Foundation committed $97 million to expand International … Read more

Piano teacher’s students sweep national competitions after learning the “Payam Method”

It’s a fairly safe bet that most kids taking piano lessons don’t like them. That was certainly my experience; I took piano from age 5-12 before quitting in frustration. The scales and sheet music and strict teacher just got the best of me. Now along comes a piano teacher named Payam Khastkhodaei. The 32-year-old son … Read more

Flexible Learning Models Are Reshaping Modern Higher Education

Higher education is beginning to reflect the same changes transforming modern workplaces. Teams now collaborate across time zones, communication happens through digital platforms, and professionals are expected to update their skills continuously rather than rely on a single degree earned years earlier. As industries evolve faster, universities are adapting alongside them, rethinking not only how … Read more