Study examines online, face-to-face courses
A new study by NDSU communication faculty gives an interesting look at students' perceptions of online versus face-to-face courses.
Social Sciences
Aug 20, 2014
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Bigger weddings, fewer partners, less 'sliding' linked to better marriages
The more people who attend your wedding to share in the launch of your marriage, the better the chances you will be happily married years down the road. And, somewhat counter-intuitively, the more relationships you had prior ...
Social Sciences
Aug 20, 2014
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Lizards help us find out which came first: the baby or the egg?
Have you ever wondered why we give birth to live young rather than lay eggs? Scientists have pondered this for a long time and answers have come from an unlikely source: some of Australia's lizards and snakes!
Plants & Animals
Aug 20, 2014
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Hungry workers feel more entitled, research suggests
Bosses, do yourselves a favor. Spring for lunch at those late morning meetings with workers.
Social Sciences
Aug 20, 2014
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Image: Testing electric propulsion
On Aug. 19, National Aviation Day, a lot of people are reflecting on how far aviation has come in the last century. Could this be the future – a plane with many electric motors that can hover like a helicopter and fly like ...
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 20, 2014
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Genetically tracking farmed fish escaping into the wild
European sea product consumption is on the rise. With overfishing being a threat to the natural balance of the ocean, the alternative is to turn to aquaculture, the industrial production of fish and seafood. But this raises ...
Ecology
Aug 20, 2014
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New non-invasive device tests the quality of chicken products
Researchers of the Universitat Politècnica de València have developed a new device that tells us the state of conservation of poultry and detects malformations analyzing its electrical properties. It is a non-invasive system ...
Other
Aug 20, 2014
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Intelligent navigation system to personalise shopping trips
A ground-breaking indoor navigation system is being developed to help improve people's experiences of a range of businesses, including supermarkets, hospitals and leisure parks.
Engineering
Aug 20, 2014
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Dust-covered flies reveal hidden logic of grooming behavior
(Phys.org) —A dust-covered fly might spend more than 20 minutes removing the offending grit and grime from its body. With only its own legs to complete the chore, the fly needs a plan of attack. Thanks to a strategy hardwired ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 20, 2014
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What I learned from debating science with trolls
I often like to discuss science online and I'm also rather partial to topics that promote lively discussion, such as climate change, crime statistics and (perhaps surprisingly) the big bang. This inevitably brings out the ...
Other
Aug 20, 2014
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