Google: ‘Where will future quantum computer scientists come from? Our best guess: Minecraft’
Tech giant teams up with MinecraftEdu and Caltech's Institute for Quantum Information and Matter for qCraft Minecraft mod pack. By Stuart Dredge
Frieze or faculty? One art critic’s move from academia to journalism
At the start of another Frieze week, Agnieszka Gratza reflects on her recent career change and the art world bubble
Ada Lovelace and Wikipedia’s women
Oxford's 'editathon' aims not only to improve the coverage of women on Wikipedia but increase their academic contribution
Ada Lovelace Day 2013: from nerd cabaret to womenifying Wikipedia
The annual celebration of inspiring women in science and technology is in its fourth year, and bigger than ever. By Suw Charman-Anderson
Don’t worry, Your Majesty, we are reading more than ever before
Observer editorial: Despite the Queen's reported fears for the Kindle generation, digital platforms have made this a golden age for the written word
Open data: we need to share research results, even when they are wrong
There are huge flaws in the way research data is uploaded, says Mark Hahnel, but how far are we from a universal solution?
Ada Lovelace day: share your stories of women in science and technology
Help us celebrate the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths around the world
Google Translate: 10 reasons why it’s no match for learning a language
Modern languages are in decline at British universities. Can Google's translation service ever fill the gap?
BBC would like to teach the world to code, in perfect harmony
Broadcaster resurrects 'spirit of BBC Micro' in nationwide campaign for computer programming education. By Jemima Kiss
Higher education in 2020: three key forecasts from new report
Findings show that people (not technology) will drive change, revenue is the ultimate goal, and HE is globalising, but gradually
Children’s reading shrinking due to apps, games and YouTube
Nielsen Book data suggests that 32% of children read books every day, and 60% every week. But these percentages are falling as digital entertainment rises. By Stuart Dredge
FutureLearn courses mark UK’s entry into global online learning race
UK's first homegrown Mooc platform launches with 23 universities offering free online courses to students
Laptops: a buyer’s guide
The portable computer market now takes in netbooks and tablets as well as laptops. We look at things to consider before you make your purchase
Angry Birds Playground: Rovio catapults gaming into the classroom
Michael Gove may not approve, but Finnish firm says its new educational programme is 'trying to do something meaningful and good with these characters'. By Stuart Dredge