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Nuclear Chemist Tim Gregory Is Setting the Record Straight About Nuclear Power

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Dr. Tim Gregory, a nuclear chemist and author, initially developed an interest in nuclear science through a school project. Transitioning from meteorite science, he now focuses on science communication, aiming to clarify misconceptions about nuclear power and highlight its benefits, including safety and environmental impact. His book, Going Nuclear, addresses these myths and explores innovative uses of nuclear science. Gregory emphasizes clear, engaging writing, avoiding jargon, and structuring complex information with stories. He balances writing and public speaking with daily commitments, advocating for focused time management. Additionally, he’s begun writing articles on Substack about various scientific topics.

https://stories.ulysses.app/nuclear-chemist-tim-gregory-is-setting-the-record-straight-about-nuclear-power/

Apple Design Award Finalist After 15 Years

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iA Writer, launched in 2010, is an Apple Design Award finalist after 15 years in the App Store, highlighting lasting design quality. Unlike typical awards focusing on novelty, this recognition emphasizes enduring design excellence. iA Writer, known for its minimalist approach, evolved without feature bloating, prioritizing user focus and functionality. The nomination celebrates dedication and character in design, showcasing iA Writer's resilience in a trend-driven industry while maintaining its core principles.

https://ia.net/topics/apple-design-award-2025

Grammarly Authorship Wins 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Award

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Grammarly Authorship wins the 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Award for promoting responsible AI use in education. It addresses the impacts of AI on learning, allowing students to demonstrate their writing process transparently. Authorship categorizes content types, offers analytical insights, and showcases writing processes. Since its beta launch, it has seen over three million reports generated, improving accountability. Grammarly plans further integrations with Microsoft Word and Canvas LMS to enhance accessibility and educational support.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/writing/2025-edtech-breakthrough-award/

Write Now With Scrivener, Episode No. 51: Lisa Yee, Author of Books for Children and Young Adults

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Lisa Yee, author of children's books including “The Misfits,” writes creatively at night due to past responsibilities. She always aspired to be an author, ultimately writing “Millicent Min, Girl Genius,” which featured an Asian-American protagonist. Inspired by various ideas, her current series stems from a whimsical concept about crime-fighting ballerinas. Yee promotes children's book tours through schools and utilizes Scrivener for her writing process. Kirk McElhearn is her podcast host, discussing literacy and practical writing tools.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/write-now-with-scrivener-episode-no-51-lisa-yee-author-of-books-for-children-and-young-adults

Grammarly Announces $1 Billion Growth Financing With General Catalyst

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Grammarly secured $1 billion financing from General Catalyst to enhance its AI productivity platform after acquiring Coda. The investment will boost sales, marketing, and acquisitions, enabling growth for its 40 million users and $700 million revenue. CEO Shishir Mehrotra emphasizes the potential of integrating Grammarly with Coda, while General Catalyst highlights its strategic importance for Grammarly's future.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/company/grammarly-announces-growth-financing/

Grammarly Expands Program for EdTech Partners With Grammarly Authorship Resale Motion and Strategic Partnership With Douglas Stewart Software

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Grammarly expands its edtech partner program, introducing resale capabilities for its Authorship tool, which tracks AI and human writing in student work. The partnership with Douglas Stewart Software boosts Grammarly’s educational reach, enhancing academic integrity and promoting authentic writing. Grammarly aims to foster innovation and value-driven partnerships in education.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/company/edtech-partner-program/

6 Tweaks You Can Enable in Scrivener’s Appearance Settings

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Scrivener offers various settings to customize the app's interface for comfort during long writing projects. Users can change themes, add notepad lines, highlight current lines in the editor, adjust index card display, enhance the Outliner, modify Scrivenings separators, and switch to page view. These tweaks improve navigation and visual appeal, allowing for a more personalized writing environment.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/6-tweaks-you-can-enable-in-scriveners-appearance-settings

From Words to Value: How Grammarly’s Effective Communication Score Quantifies AI’s Impact

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Grammarly introduces the Effective Communication Score (ECS) to measure AI's impact on organizational communication. It aims to assess overall communication quality through metrics like correctness, clarity, and inclusivity. ECS provides real-time insights for Enterprise customers, helping them understand communication effectiveness compared to industry benchmarks. The scoring method gauges the number of unaddressed writing suggestions, reflecting communication quality. The initiative seeks to enhance insights on communication across platforms and prove Grammarly's ROI, helping organizations improve their writing and productivity.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/engineering/effective-communication-score/

How to Use Scrivener’s Navigate Menu to Access Elements of Your Projects

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Scrivener's Navigate menu enables project navigation even when the Binder and Inspector are hidden. Users can switch to a minimal layout or Composition Mode for distraction-free writing. The Navigate menu provides access to project elements, allowing quick jumps between documents, revealing items in the Binder, and opening Quick Reference windows for details. Various commands in the menu facilitate efficient project management without visible interface elements.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/how-to-use-scriveners-navigate-menu-to-access-elements-of-your-projects

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