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Ireland fight back to deny Wallabies in thriller

Today at 14:07 PM, via BBC News

Replacement Australia fly-half Ben Donaldson misses a last-gasp penalty as Ireland claim a comeback bonus-point win in an enthralling Nations Championship contest in Sydney.

Sport

Williamson eyes Scotland job with McCoist on staff

Today at 13:21 PM, via BBC News

Former Hibernian and Kilmarnock manager Bobby Williamson puts himself forward for the job as Scotland head coach leading a dream team of Ally McCoist, Scott Brown and Kevin Thomson.

Education

Third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave primary school without being able to read properly

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

Exclusive: Analysis finds lower reading fluency than children from other ethnic backgrounds and richer peers

A third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave their primary school unable to read well enough to access the secondary curriculum, leading to disengagement and school absence, according to new research.

The findings were published days after an independent inquiry into white...

Education

Things That Drive Us Crazy About Money in America

Today at 11:01 AM, via New York Times

For all that’s good about our financial lives, there are distinctly American things that are decidedly suboptimal. Please, can the 1040 fit on a postcard?

Education

Overseas education project for women and girls axed by UK after two years

Today at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

The programme, aimed at keeping 1m girls in school across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, withdrawn after aid cuts

A leading higher education programme, aimed at keeping 1 million girls in school across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, has been axed by the British government just two years after it was announced.

The scheme, Strengthening higher education for female empowerment (SHEFE),...

Education

Brexit rule change means British teens in EU face soaring student fees for UK degrees

Today at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Brexit means ‘home fee’ qualification ends in 2028, leaving those hoping to study in UK not now eligible for loans

British teenagers living in the EU could be priced out of UK universities in two years’ time as a Brexit rule change means they face the double whammy of paying costlier international fees, while losing access to student finance.

British passport holders living in the EU still...

Science/Tech

Startup Targets Datacenters With 3D-Printed Nuclear Reactor Module

Today at 13:00 PM, via Slashdot

Startup Ampera has unveiled what it calls the first 3D-printed nuclear reactor module, built around a silicon-carbide core and pressure vessel designed for a thorium-based microreactor. The company says future systems could deliver 15 or 30 megawatts for up to 30 years without refueling. When The Register asked about availability, their spokesperson said: “We expect the power generation portion...

Health

How to calm an overstimulated mind

Yesterday at 15:28 PM, via BBC News

Kimberley asks her guest, chartered psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley, why we get sensory overload.