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University to Play Host to Hologram-Like Lecturers
In what is being called an academic first, Imperial College London will debut hologram-like lecturers in some of its classrooms.
NASA Retires Planet-Hunting Kepler Space Telescope
The spacecraft found more than 2,600 planets during its nine-year run orbiting Earth.
The EU Going High-Tech at its Borders
The European Union (EU) is fortifying its borders by way of an “intelligent control system” that will make the process of checking the identities of travelers quicker and more efficient.
Characterized and V-Ball Valves Provide Improved Flow Control
Characterized ball valves provide enhanced flow control along with several additional advantages compared to globe valves.
Snapshot of the State of Floating Solar Energy Systems
Global floating solar installations reached 1.1 GW as of September 2018, reflecting a marked increase from just 10 MW at the end of 2014.
Microfluidics Applied to Pancreatic Cancer-Blood Clot Nexus
A microfluidic device designed to examine a link between blood clots and pancreatic tumors could lead to earlier detection and improved therapies.
The Future of Urban Agriculture is Underground
A sustainable use for abandoned coal mining and civil air defense tunnels is offered by University of Nottingham researchers.
Girls With Working Mothers Earn More
A mother is arguably the biggest influence in a little girl’s life. A 2018 survey by the journal Work, Employment and Society found that the children of working mothers versus the children of stay-at-home moms lead different lives.
Overcoming Interview Jitters
Interview jitters are very common, but they can affect how someone answers questions or the impression someone leaves on the interviewer. More than 90 percent of adults feel some level of nervousness before a job interview, according to a survey by Anxiety.org.
Whom Do You Trust? Building Trust at Work
The trust fall is a classic trust-building exercise: one person turns their back on one or more people and falls backward, into the waiting arms of their colleagues. Does one successful trust fall resolve the faller’s doubts that the catcher is trustworthy?
Survey Reveals That Men Enjoy Housework More Than Work
Results from a recent time-use survey conducted by the Centre for Time Use Research suggest that men might enjoy household chores more than they enjoy their own jobs.
Benefits Losing Favor in the Workplace
In an age where some of the most coveted workplace benefits include being able to bring your dog to work or being allotted time and space for a nap, experts say some long-lived employee benefits are no longer all that popular in the workplace.
How to Deal When You Mess Up At Work
Everyone makes mistakes. Slipping up at work is never ideal but it happens. There is always a way to deal with these situations professionally. Here’s how.
Next-Generation L-Band Antenna for the Iridium Next Satellite Constellation
A new L-band antenna that communicates across Iridium Next, a second-generation satellite constellation, functions as a high-performance, stand-alone terminal or as a dependable back-up to existing VSAT systems.
Most Parents Want Ride-Sharing Cars to be Required to Have Car Seats
A study was conducted on ridership and child safety seat use in ride-sharing cars.
Watch: Simulation Tool Optimizes Design of Offshore Renewable Energy Systems
A new open-source numerical toolkit simulates the response of floating energy structures under realistic marine conditions in order to optimize system design.
Indiana Utility Says It Will Phase Out Coal
NIPSCO said it will phase out its use of coal to generate electricity over the next 10 years.
Palau Will Ban Certain Suncreens to Protect Its Coral Reefs
In a measure designed to protect its coral reefs, Palau, an island country in the western Pacific Ocean, will become the first country to ban the use of certain sunscreens and other skincare products.
Watch: New Robot Can Autonomously Change Shape Based on its Environment
A new modular robot from Cornell University can autonomously change shape based on its surroundings and the task at hand.
NJ Advances $230m Storm Defense Project
The flood-resistant system is intended to protect Hoboken and parts of Weehawken and Jersey City from flooding that often accompanies storms and other weather events.