Science Logic
Read Time : 1 Minutes

Stunning Video of Chameleon-Like Abilities of Cephalopods

Israel Budz

Photo credit: Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis), © Hans Hillewaert.

Logic, science, and mathematics are all part of the design inference. But sometimes you don’t need a rigorous logical, scientific, or mathematical demonstration to reveal evidence of design in nature. Consider this 2008 TED talk which we were recently sent. It’s by David Gallo of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution showing the stunning abilities of cephalopods to change their colors and essentially perfectly blend into their surroundings:

I’m sure that a rigorous investigation of the mechanisms behind the color-changing abilities of cephalopods would reveal a powerful case for intelligent design. But this video alone seems to be more than enough.

Casey Luskin

Associate Director, Center for Science and Culture

Casey Luskin is a geologist and an attorney with graduate degrees in science and law, giving him expertise in both the scientific and legal dimensions of the debate over evolution. He earned

… Read More
Smart Education
Read Time : 1 Minutes

NetDragon Aids the Launch of Serbia’s National Teacher Training Program

Israel Budz

HONG KONG, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (“NetDragon” or the “Company”; Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building internet communities, is pleased to announce that the Company has recently signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with the Teacher Education Faculty, University of Belgrade (the “Teacher Education Faculty”) and the Institute for Improvement of Education in Serbia to promote and implement the “Serbia National Teacher Training Program” (the “Program”). The Program aims to train quality teachers in the digital era, to improve teachers’ capabilities in basic education and to promote smart education through research and teachers’ training in Serbia. This follows the visit of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in June 2020 to the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Education Center, Belgrade (the “CRAIE”), which was jointly established by NetDragon. The partnership is another recognition of the Company by the Ministry for Education, Science and

… Read More
Education Games
Read Time : 1 Minutes

Soccer commit Alyssa Thompson wins top high school award

Israel Budz

Class of 2023 women’s soccer commit Alyssa Thompson was honored this week as the Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year. With this honor, Thompson became only the second ever sophomore to win this award. Other past recipients include Mallory Pugh, Heather O’Reilly, Lauren Holiday and countless others. Thompson led her high school team to a perfect 18-0 record this season, racking up a total of 48 goals and 14 assists. The Daily’s Jenna Ruzekowicz sat down with Thompson right after the news broke to discuss the award and her future on and off the field. 

The Stanford Daily (TSD): Congratulations on winning the Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year award. With all the journalistic hype that you’re getting from this amazing honor, I wanted to ask, what do you personally think is your strongest attribute within the game and what differentiates you from other players on

… Read More
Education Management
Read Time : 1 Minutes

New Grant Approved for Guyana’s Education Sector

Israel Budz

WASHINGTON, June 23, 2021 – The World Bank approved a US$6.7 million grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) for the Guyana Education Sector Program Project. The project aims to improve learning in nursery schools, increase technology use in primary schools, and improve functionality of the national education management information system.

“Guyana’s education sector has made progress in the last 15 years,” said Ozan Sevimli, World Bank Resident Representative for Jamaica and Guyana. “There have been improvements, however the learning outcomes remain low, and improving the quality of education at all levels will be the priority for Guyana to develop its human capital.”  

“As the impact of the pandemic on education is still being felt around the world, GPE’s support to strengthen education in Guyana is more critical than ever,” said Alice Albright, GPE Chief Executive Officer. “GPE will continue to help make Guyana’s education system more resilient

… Read More