Gen Z first generation to be less cognitively developed than parents, claims neuroscientist
Jared Cooney Horvath argues screen-based learning has halted generational cognitive gains, with IQ scores declining worldwide since 2010.
Category : EdTech
GCSE 2026 results maps: London tops A or A* grades, North East worst
GCSE results 2026 maps reveal the City of London has the highest proportion of A or A* grades at 72.1%, while the North East lags behind with just 17.7% of top grades.
Test Your Maths Skills: Can You Answer These GCSE Questions?
GCSE results day is here. Try these six maths questions aimed at 16-year-olds to see if you are smarter than a GCSE student.
FPL tips: Ed Easton's DefCon guide for Daily Star league
Football expert Ed Easton reveals how DefCon points can win your FPL mini-league, with bargain defenders like Issa Diop and Antonee Robinson to target.
Scottish Government influencer spend triggers 'TikTok gold rush'
The Scottish Government paid 40 social media influencers in the first half of 2026, more than in 2024 and 2025 combined, sparking a 'TikTok gold rush' as it targets young voters.
UK couple uses leaf blower as fan in 33C heatwave
With temperatures reaching 33C, a couple used a leaf blower as a giant fan in a park. Social media users called them the 'UK heatwave final bosses'.
M&S barn jacket sold out in 2025 returns for autumn
Marks and Spencer's Cotton Rich Collared Barn Jacket, which sold out fast in 2025, is back for autumn 2026 at £75 in sizes XS to XL.
£1.60 Fridge Item Strips Wallpaper in Minutes, Expert Says
A decorating expert says adding orange juice to warm water and washing-up liquid can remove wallpaper in minutes, with the acidity dissolving the paste.
Travel Editor Mum Warns Against Early Boarding Perk
A travel editor and mum of a toddler shares why she now avoids the common airline perk of early family boarding, opting instead to let her child burn off energy at the gate.
ANU accused of 'hysterical' response to AI cheating
ANU faces backlash over 'hysterical' AI cheating response as universities rush to secure assessments, with experts warning Australia risks losing intellectual capability to overseas tech firms.
Perfect Microwave Fried Eggs in 1 Minute – No Pan Needed
Learn how to make perfect fried eggs in under a minute using a microwave. Egg expert Tom Ferris shares a simple method for runny yolks and crisp edges without a frying pan.
Brits Call for Teachers to Get Blue Light Card Access
A new campaign backed by Lee Parkinson MBE and Blue Light Card calls for teachers to receive the frontline worker discount card, as 59% of Brits say they appreciate teachers more after having children.
Water, Not Milk, Makes Scrambled Eggs Fluffier, Chefs Say
Home cook Kirsty claims replacing milk with water in scrambled eggs yields fluffier results. Chefs confirm water creates air pockets and prevents overcooking.
Teens Taught Strangulation Can Lead to Jail Amid Choking Fears
New government-backed RSHE lessons for 14-15-year-olds will teach that non-consensual strangulation is a criminal offence punishable by up to five years in prison, aiming to combat the normalisation of choking among young people.
UK pilot to turn empty classrooms into community hubs
Six English councils join a £3.1m pilot to convert empty classrooms into youth clubs, health centres, and family hubs, tackling surplus school spaces from falling pupil numbers.
Prue Leith and Currys Launch Free AI Classes for Over 65s
Dame Prue Leith teams up with Currys to offer free AI classes for over 65s, as research shows 94% fear AI scams. The sessions aim to boost confidence and combat digital exclusion.
Ed Sheeran Inspires £12.5M Music in Libraries Scheme
Ed Sheeran's foundation partners with the UK government on a £12.5 million Music in Libraries programme to create dedicated music spaces in public libraries across England, expanding access to music education.
Jamie Oliver's Air Fryer Hack: Layer Flavors
Jamie Oliver shares a simple air fryer hack to cook layered dishes, maxing flavor and efficiency in seconds. Followers praise the technique.
Wales to Set National Literacy and Numeracy Indicators
The Welsh Government will publish new national indicators for literacy and numeracy in September, providing schools with 'absolute clarity about what should be learned when' to raise educational standards.
Scottish Water's Generation H2O Reaches 112,000 Pupils
Scottish Water's Generation H2O programme has reached 112,000 pupils in over 1,000 schools, aiming to be in half of all schools by next year, teaching water conservation.
Baby Oil-Condom Experiment Vanished from UK Sex Ed
The classic sex ed experiment showing baby oil dissolving condoms has largely disappeared from UK classrooms. Experts explain why oil-based lubes degrade latex and what alternatives to use.
Digital Project Links Retirement Complex and School
An award-winning digital intergenerational project by North Lanarkshire Council brings together seniors from Mornay Way Retirement Complex and pupils from Dykehead Primary School to boost digital skills and social connections.
Homework Must Go: AI Reveals Its Fatal Flaw
Homework is becoming 'worse than useless' as 57% of parents suspect AI use. Vanessa Feltz argues homework was always flawed and should be abolished.
MSP Welcomes Phone Restrictions Guidance in Schools
Ayr SNP MSP Siobhian Brown welcomes updated Scottish Government guidance encouraging schools to restrict mobile phone use, aiming for calmer classrooms and improved learning across Scotland.
Parents Face £160 Fines for School Absence After England Match
Parents could be fined up to £160 if children miss school on Monday following England's late-night World Cup match against Mexico, as the government refuses to allow schools to open later.
Schools Open Late After England's World Cup Game vs Mexico
Schools across England are allowing late arrivals after England's 1am World Cup match vs Mexico, following head coach Thomas Tuchel's advice to let children watch. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson opposes the move.
Plaid Cymru Criticised Over £327m ALN Funding in Wales
Labour's Lynne Neagle argues Plaid Cymru's decision not to allocate £327m of UK Government consequential funding to additional learning needs (ALN) in Wales is wrong, leaving schools and vulnerable children without crucial support.
Teachers to Spot 'Killer' Children After Southport Review
Teachers will be trained to spot potential killers after the Southport atrocity. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood accepted all 67 inquiry recommendations, including stronger Prevent referrals and more parenting orders.
Oxbridge Diversity Scholarships Spark Two-Tier Row
A new analysis reveals that most diversity scholarships at Oxford and Cambridge exclude white working-class students, sparking political backlash over 'two-tier' academic society.
Lothians West MSP Welcomes New School Phone Guidance
Central Scotland and Lothians West MSP Jenny Young has welcomed the Scottish Government's new mobile phone guidance for schools, but says action was needed sooner.
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